TORONTO, Ontario- Texas A&M senior Courtney Williams scored five points as the United States clinched a spot in the Pan American Games semifinals with a 93-77 win over Puerto Rico in women's basketball at the Ryerson Athletic Centre.
Williams made her first two shots of the game, both in the first quarter, helping the USA (3-0) to a 24-23 lead over Puerto Rico (1-2) after 10 minutes. Williams finished 2-4 from the field with a rebound. Williams had 10 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in group play.
The United States returns to action with a semifinal game against Cuba at 12:30 p.m. CT on Sunday, July 19. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3. The USA is looking for their first Pan American gold medal in women's basketball since 2011.
Williams made her first two shots of the game, both in the first quarter, helping the USA (3-0) to a 24-23 lead over Puerto Rico (1-2) after 10 minutes. Williams finished 2-4 from the field with a rebound. Williams had 10 points, nine rebounds, and five assists in group play.
The United States returns to action with a semifinal game against Cuba at 12:30 p.m. CT on Sunday, July 19. The game will be broadcast on ESPN3. The USA is looking for their first Pan American gold medal in women's basketball since 2011.