The USA women’s team won their 51st straight game as they beat the host Japan 86-69. A’Ja Wilson starred with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the USA. The USA team earlier beat Nigeria and have now entered the QuarterFinals.
For Japan Maki Takada had 15 points on 6/8 shooting but as a team they only shot 34%. Japan will face Nigeria in the next game and still have a chance at advancing to the next round.