Taurasi leads US women to win over Australia
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic (AP) - Diana Taurasi scored 24 points and Sylvia Fowles added 15 to help the United States beat Australia 83-75 on Wednesday night, earning the top seed in the quarterfinals at the women's world basketball championship.
Tina Charles had 14 points for the U.S. (6-0), which will face South Korea on Friday in Karlovy Vary. Australia (5-1) will take on the Czech Republic. The Americans remained undefeated against the Aussies in the worlds, improving to 9-0 all-time.
Liz Cambage, the 6-foot-8 phenom, scored 18 points to lead the defending world champions while Lauren Jackson added 13.
The two teams can't meet again until potentially the gold medal game.
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