Sunday, 24 August 2008

The Sports Network - Olympics

Read More Here: "Beijing, China (Sports Network) - They're golden girls again.

Kara Lawson scored 15 points, making all five of her shots from the field, and the U.S. women's basketball team won its fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal by thrashing Australia, 92-65.

Lisa Leslie and Candace Parker each scored 14 for the Americans, who beat the Aussies in the final for a third straight time. Sylvia Fowles tallied 13 points.

The U.S. used a 24-4 run, bridging the end of the first quarter and into the second. Lawson had the first six points of the spurt. Two free throws from Seimone Augustus capped the quarter for a 22-15 advantage.

Cappie Pondexter's bucket ended the big push for a 34-17 lead with six minutes left in the half."

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