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France vs Australia Player Stats, Box Scores and Result for 2024 Paris Olympics Basketball | August 4, 2024 (Australian Opals and Euro Basket Women

France vs Australia Player Stats, Box Scores and Result for 2024 Paris Olympics Basketball | August 4, 2024

The Women's Olympic Knockout Round matchups are almost set, with the France vs Australia game set to be the final ball game of the group phase. Australia is coming off a five-point win against Canada after a disappointing 75-62 loss against Nigeria. France, on the other hand, secured their spot in the next round with a 2-0 record in the group phase.

France handled their business against Nigeria and Canada in a dominant fashion, winning both games 75-54 due to their efficient shotmaking and powerhouse rebounding at the rim. Meanwhile, Australia has a 1-1 record at this phase of the competition.

The Opals began the game with a nice assist from Alanna Smith to Ezi Magbegor in the paint for two points. Australia went on an 8-2 run around the 3:55 mark of the first quarter but their opponent responded well with a 7-2 run to cut the deficit to just two points by the end of the quarter.

After tying the ball game up at 30 apiece with 4:32 minutes remaining in the second quarter, Iliana Rupert's three-point shot steered momentum in France's way. It would achieve a two-point lead by the 3:47 mark, courtesy of free throws from Mariame Badiane.

However, Australia would counter by tying the ball game up at 32 apiece, with 3:03 minutes to go in the second quarter.

The first half was filled with back-and-forth action, with France showcasing composure amid Australia's scoring display. The game was tied at 34-34, entering halftime.

Around the 4:33 mark in the third quarter, Australia’s Ezi Magbegor scored inside the paint to give her team a one-point lead. The team went on a 10-0 run from that point on to establish some much-needed momentum. It was the type of quarter-finish that Australia needed heading into the final stretch of the ball game.

Australia opened the fourth quarter with an 11-point lead after Sami Whitcomb made a nice mover under the rim. However, the team's opponent didn’t easily go away as they responded with a 9-2 run to cut the deficit to just four points.

Cayla George's timely three-pointer at the 3:48 mark gave Australia a six-point lead that ended up being huge for the Australian ball club. Their opponent continued to get close with just a minute remaining in the fourth quarter, courtesy of Gabby Williams and Marine Johannes' three-pointers. Their clutch shotmaking led to just a two-possession game.

However, Cayla George would come up huge once again with a two-pointer to push Australia's lead to six points. Australia eventually closed the deal with a 79-72 win. They were led by Tess Madgen's 18-point performance.


France vs Australia player stats and box score results

France player stats and box scores

PlayerPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3-PT FG
Marine Fauthoux2200001-40-2
Alexia Cherry3230011-21-2
Sarah Michel Boury7312102-31-2
Valeriane Ayayi9211014-81-4
Iliana Rupert5300001-21-2
Janelle Salaun4201011-30-2
Dominique Malonga0200100-20-2
Gabby Williams15433016-132-4
Marieme Badiane9612211-10
Marine Johannes90 00014-121-7
Leila Lacan50 11002-51-1
Romane Bernies 4 0 41022-30

Australia player stats and box scores

PlayerPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3-PT FG
Jade Melbourne2110011-30-1
Kristy WallaceDNP






Steph Talbot7652152-51-2
Tess Madgen 18310006-94-6
Alanna Smith12211016-80-1
Ezi Magbegor14631145-100
Marianna Tolo4201012-20
Cayla George8322103-71-4
Amy Atwell2100001-30-2
Isobel Borlase0 0 000000
Lauren JacksonDNP






Sami Whitcomb12540105-70-1
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