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Paris Olympics: France beats Belgium in women’s basketball, will play USA for gold medal

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Paris Olympics: France beats Belgium in women’s basketball, will play USA for gold medal

France’s Valeriane Ayayi celebrates after scoring against Belgium during a women’s basketball game at the 2024 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

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France will play the United States for a gold medal in women’s basketball in addition to the men’s competition.

Gabby Williams led the host country with 18 points in an 81–75 win over Belgium in overtime. Valériane Ayayi added 17 points, followed by Iliana Rupert with 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals.

Emma Meesseman tied the game at 66–66 in regulation, hitting a 3-pointer with 11 seconds remaining. France missed two shots at the end of the period that could’ve won the game.

This story will be updated.

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