Daily Ducks Olympic Digest: July 30
07/30/24 | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
A daily recap and preview of current and former UO athletes competing at the 2024 Paris Games.
The Day That Was …
Tuesday brought two more victories on the hardwood, one for Elisa Mevius (3x3) and Dillon Brooks. Mevius helped Germany spur a 17-13 upset of the U.S. to open 3x3 action, while Brooks helped Team Canada improve to 2-0 with a 93-83 win over Australia in Group A of the men's tournament.
Germany fell behind the United States 5-0 before going on a 6-0 run to claim its first lead, with Mevius scoring three of her four points in that stretch. Later, the game was tied at 11 before Germany closed on a 6-2 scoring run. The game marked the first for both sides of the 3x3 event.
Brooks scored 16 points, tied for second on the team, behind 5-of-9 shooting, including going 2-of-3 from deep. Brooks added three rebounds and an assist, as Canada stands alone at the top of the Group A standings.
The pool round continues for Mevius and Germany on Wednesday, as they take on Australia at 8:30 a.m. PT. Brooks and Team Canada conclude Group A play on Friday against Spain (8:15 a.m. PT).
Additionally, former UO athlete Claire Michel is set to compete in the triathlon Tuesday night at 11 p.m. PT.
A Look Ahead …
Along with Mevius and Germany competing on the court Wednesday, so will former Duck star Maite Cazorla and Spain. Spain looks to improve to 2-0 in Group A against Puerto Rico at 2 a.m. PT.
Spain opened its competition with a 90-89 overtime victory over second-ranked China on Sunday. Cazorla, competing in her second straight Olympic Games with Spain, scored eight points with a pair of assists in the win.
Mevius' side will play six more pool-round contests over the next four days in hopes of qualifying for the knockout round.
Tuesday brought two more victories on the hardwood, one for Elisa Mevius (3x3) and Dillon Brooks. Mevius helped Germany spur a 17-13 upset of the U.S. to open 3x3 action, while Brooks helped Team Canada improve to 2-0 with a 93-83 win over Australia in Group A of the men's tournament.
Germany fell behind the United States 5-0 before going on a 6-0 run to claim its first lead, with Mevius scoring three of her four points in that stretch. Later, the game was tied at 11 before Germany closed on a 6-2 scoring run. The game marked the first for both sides of the 3x3 event.
Put 'em on notice, Elisa.#GoDucks x #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/e1CKh9l1VV
— Oregon Women's Basketball (@OregonWBB) July 30, 2024
Brooks scored 16 points, tied for second on the team, behind 5-of-9 shooting, including going 2-of-3 from deep. Brooks added three rebounds and an assist, as Canada stands alone at the top of the Group A standings.
tell us how y'all feel, Canada ???????#Paris2024 | #SMNT pic.twitter.com/nITiGcHP0i
— Canada Basketball (@CanBball) July 30, 2024
The pool round continues for Mevius and Germany on Wednesday, as they take on Australia at 8:30 a.m. PT. Brooks and Team Canada conclude Group A play on Friday against Spain (8:15 a.m. PT).
Additionally, former UO athlete Claire Michel is set to compete in the triathlon Tuesday night at 11 p.m. PT.
A Look Ahead …
Along with Mevius and Germany competing on the court Wednesday, so will former Duck star Maite Cazorla and Spain. Spain looks to improve to 2-0 in Group A against Puerto Rico at 2 a.m. PT.
Spain opened its competition with a 90-89 overtime victory over second-ranked China on Sunday. Cazorla, competing in her second straight Olympic Games with Spain, scored eight points with a pair of assists in the win.
Mevius' side will play six more pool-round contests over the next four days in hopes of qualifying for the knockout round.
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