Team USA is set to clash with Spain in Group B action live from Rio de Janeiro as part of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
The United States comes in after dominating Senegal, 126-51, in a drubbing that saw Diana Taurasi, Sylvia Fowles and Breanna Stewart each put up 15 points.
Seven players reached double-digit points for Team USA in the victory over Senegal.
Taurasi tied her own Olympic record by draining five three-pointers and started out red-hot in the early stages of the game. Team USA moved the ball around smoothly and rode to an easy victory.
"When we move the ball like that and the ball doesn't get stuck and the defense has to guard us at all five spots on the floor, that's just a tough task for anybody," U.S. coach Geno Auriemma said, according to DailyNews.com. "Especially in the first half we shot the lights out, we shot great. ... It was really fun."
Auriemma was also excited to see three of Team USA's stars notch 15 points.
"We looked around and said that the three of them played like they were Olympic veterans," Auriemma said. "It didn't look at all like there was any sign of nervousness or tentativeness or deferring to the other players. I was thoroughly impressed and really, really happy the way it played out for them. The perfect way for this to start.
Spain, meanwhile, is coming in off of a 65-59 victory over Serbia in Group B preliminary action.
Event Details & Live Stream
Matchup: Team USA vs. Spain women's Olympic basketball
Time: 11 a.m. ET
Place: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Watch Online: This game can be live streamed for free here.
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