More of the unexpected in Olympic tournament play

Today's Olympic results:

Nigeria surprised Canada, 79-70.

 

The U.S. shook off a slow start to rout Germany, 87-68.

 

Australia took out France, 79-72.

 

More Olympic news:

 

Nigeria becomes the first team from that country to send a squad to the Olympic quarterfinals.

USA's bench was the catalyst in their win.......the dub gives them the top seed.

 

Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson are thriving with their point guards in the Olympics.

Team USA faces Nigeria in the next round.

The U.S. 3X3 team is gearing for the semifinals tomorrow.

WNBA news:

The Sun are using the break to incorporate new guard Marina Mabrey.