Brazil defeats Argentina to reach Olympic basketball pre-qualifying semifinals

Brazil's women's basketball team secured a spot in the Olympic Pre-Qualifying semifinals by defeating Argentina 58-53 in Guadalajara, Mexico. The victory marked Brazil's second win in the tournament, clinching one of the two qualifying spots from Group A.

Bella Nascimento was the standout player for Brazil, contributing 23 points and 3 rebounds. Leticia Rodrigues and Emanuele Oliveira also played key roles, each grabbing 7 rebounds. For Argentina, Julieta Mungo was the top scorer with 14 points, but her team's efforts were ultimately insufficient.

Brazil established an early lead, fueled by Nascimento's sharp shooting, including three successful three-pointers in the first quarter. They maintained a 36-27 advantage by halftime. Argentina attempted a comeback in the third quarter, narrowing the gap to four points, but Brazil's defense and Nascimento's continued scoring prowess helped them hold on.

In the final period, Argentina surged again, closing the score to 52-51 with three minutes remaining, driven by Melisa Gretter. However, Nascimento once again stepped up to seal the 58-53 victory for Brazil. The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, with the tournament winner earning a berth in the final Olympic qualifying tournament for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

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