Brazil defeats Team USA in FIBA Women’s AmeriCup
Brazil defeated Team USA, 67-54, Tuesday in the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup.
The game took place at Domo de la Feira in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico.
Tennessee’ s Rickea Jackson scored 10 points for Team USA. She converted 3-of-8 field goal attempts in 21 minutes.
Lady Vols’ Jewel Spear did not score in the contest. She went 0-for-2 in field goal attempts.
Team USA recorded a 30.8 percent field goal percentage and converted 21 turnovers versus Brazil.
The USA will complete pool play in Group A versus Cuba on Wednesday. Tipoff between Team USA and Cuba is slated for 2:15 p.m. EDT.
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