US runs past Canada into World Cup gold medal game
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By DOUG FEINBERG
AP Basketball Writer
SYDNEY (AP) — Breanna Stewart scored 17 points and the United States raced out to an early lead to put away Canada 83-43, advancing to the gold medal game of the World Cup for the fourth consecutive tournament. The Americans will face China, who edged Australia 61-59. The U.S. (7-0), which is on a record pace for points and margin of victory in the tournament, took control of the game early scoring the first 15 points. Canada (5-2) couldn’t recover. The Canadians will be trying for their first medal since 1986 when they won bronze.