Theresa shines in Gold Medal victory!
Theresa Plaisance was one of four double figure scores for Team USA in leading them to an 81-38 victory and a Gold Medal. She also added five rebounds and four blocked shots.
The expectations for the USA Women’s U18 National Team in the FIBA Americas U18 Championship were great. So were the results.
With an 81-38 victory over Brazil (3-2) on June 27 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., the USA finished 5-0 in the tournament and won its fourth straight gold medal against the top 18-and-under international competition in the FIBA Americas zone, including Central, North and South America.
What does it feel like to win a gold medal?
"It feels amazing. Nothing can compare to this feeling," said Plaisance. "This just tops them all. Winning your first gold medal, much less any gold medal, is a great feeling, and it's just awesome to come out here and represent your country and win for you country."
What was the most fun part of this experience?
"Probably getting to know all these people," she replied. "I have great coaches and great teammates, and I couldn't have picked a better team. These kids are great, and I loved every moment I had with these people."
Read article and box score: http://bit.ly/cDmqXn