Semi-Final- USA vs. Canada

Game Time: 6:30pm
Final Score- USA 68- Canada 58

USA Advances to Final Against Germany...

Today was another one of those games that you look back on and go...Whheww!! It was again not our best performance, but the Canadians ALWAYS show up to play at these kinds of tournaments. In 2006 we had beaten them in three games prior to World Championships and then lost to them by 8 in the Championship game. Our staff told us that they have had the title of World Champions for the past 24 years...I don't know if that's right, but its been forever since anyone else has won either way.

We were down at the end of the first quarter and up by a couple points at the half. We came out strong in the third quarter and maintained the lead from there. We didn't do a great job of stopping their leading scorer. She had 33 points...that just won't do. Becca and Carlee were our big scorers of the day. They had a great shooting game.

I played alright...I feel like I could have played better (but I kind of always feel that way). I am definitely looking forward to a day off tomorrow because my shoulder is breaking down and quickly. I had to tape and un-tape throughout the game today and I was fouled hard at the end of the game, which didn't help.

I've iced it a couple of times tonight and I have my Tylenol and Ibuprofen regimen going. Oh well...one more game and that's what counts.

We will play the Germans on Saturday at 1:30pm. They beat Australia earlier today, so Australia and Canada will play for third and fourth.

Our men played today...unfortunately they lost to Australia in a close match. We led for most of the game, but Australia pulled it out in the end. Australia will play France Saturday for the title and the USA will play Italy for third. Our men beat Italy by 40 in pool play so we are hoping for a repeat performance.

Well...I don't know that I have much more of an update. We have practice and an easy day tomorrow to prepare for Saturday. It's about to get exciting.

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