SPAIN 67 – CZECH REPUBLIC 43
Spains Women’s National Team undefeated and glided into the quarterfinals in fine fashion. Spain’s defense pressure and rebounding is difficult for any team to match up against. The Czechs could not find an answer as Spain robbed with with 13 steals and force 23 turnovers in 40 minutes. Sancho Lyttle once again led Spain in points 17, 14 rebounds and four steals in 24 minutes of play. Anna Cruz the backbone for Spain was next in line chipping in with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Spain will play on Friday October 3rd as they await their rival.
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With the marks of top Spanish National teams and figures such as Rafael Nadal who just won the Wimbledon after a 44 year drought for Spanish Players and the Spanish Soccer team who also won the Euro2008 after not winning in the 40s. The national teams for Spain both women and men are hoping to follow in those footsteps in Pekin during the Olympic Summer Basketball Games!