Megan Gustafson led Spain with 29 points to steal the game from China in overtime of women's basketball of the Olympic Games Paris 2024
Megan Gustafson led Spain to a thrilling 90-89 overtime victory against China in the opening game of women's basketball group play at the Paris Olympics. Gustafson, the 2019 AP women's college basketball player of the year from Iowa, scored a team-high 29 points, including a crucial basket at the start of overtime.
Spain overcame a strong performance from China's Yueru Li, who had a game-high 31 points and 15 rebounds. Maria Araujo hit a key 3-pointer in overtime, and Leonor Rodriguez added 25 points, including a vital free throw with 13.2 seconds left. Despite Li's late score, Spain secured the win as Queralt Casas tossed the ball into the air at the buzzer, celebrating their hard-fought victory.
Spain's captain, Alba Torrens, commended the team's perseverance and adjustments, marking a successful start to their Olympic campaign.