UConn 2012 commit Breanna Stewart had game-highs of 21 points and 13 rebounds and added two assists and two blocks in 29 minutes tonight to lead the U.S. to a come-from-behind 70-64 victory over France in the quarterfinals of the FIBA U-19 World Championship in Puerto Montt, Chile. The U.S. (6-1) will meet Brazil (6-1) in the medal semifinals Saturday (TBA).
The U.S., who trailed 23-11 after the first quarter, ended the game with a 6-0 run. Two free throws by Stewart gave the U.S. 66-64 lead with 1:02 remaining. UConn freshman Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis then scored with 24 seconds left following a turnover by France and Tennessee-bound guard Ariel Massengale finished the French by making two free throws with two seconds left.
Mosqueda-Lewis added 13 points (5-of-5 FG) and three steals in 22 minutes. UConn sophomore Bria Hartley finished with 10 points (3-of-11 FG), five rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes for the U.S.
Huskies’ sophomore Stefanie Dolson had four points and three rebounds in 14 minutes. Morgan Tuck, another UConn 2012 commit, had five points in eight minutes. UConn 2013 target Diamond DeShields had one rebound and one steal in seven scoreless minutes.
Rich
Glad to see KML shoot 5-5 after shooting 13-44 in the first 6 games.
In the 2012-13 season, I would Not be surprised to see this lineup with 2 forwards and 3 guards.
Breanna Stewart, Morgan Tuck, Kelly Faris, Bria Hartley, and Moriah Jefferson.
Rounding out the 8 player rotation, Stefanie Dolson, Kiah Stokes, and Brianna Banks.
Not sure that Caroline Doty’s knees will be healthy.
Not sure that Michala Johnson, Lauren Engeln, and Heather Buck would earn more than 5 minutes per game if the other 9 players are healthy.
Just a fan with an unsolicited opinion. Not qualified to be the coach.
C’mon Rich – how about mentioning the coach who lead the team to these wins. Hartford’s/UCONN’s/New Fairfield’s Jen Rizzotti is leading this team and you should have mentioned it in your article.