Atkins, USA Basketball defeat Argentina, 97-51, in semifinals of U18 FIBA Americas

08.09.2014 | Women's Basketball

Freshman Ariel Atkins and Team USA defeat Argentina in semifinals of the U18 FIBA Americas Championship.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Freshman Ariel Atkins and USA Basketball defeated Argentina, 97-51, on Saturday evening in the semifinals of the U18 FIBA Americas Championship.

Atkins started on Saturday and registered two points, two steals three rebounds and an assist in a limited 13 minutes of action.

The win sets up rematch between USA and Canada in the gold medal game on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Central. Live coverage will be available at FIBAamericas.com.

U18 FIBA Americas Championship
USA Schedule
USA 104, Mexico 55
USA 118, El Salvador 50
USA 107, Canada 76
Semifinals: USA 97, Argentina 51
Gold Medal Game: USA (4-0) vs. Canada (3-1) - Sunday, 6:30 p.m. CT