USA Loses to Russia in Worlds

#1 posting 9.22.2006
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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Team USA stumbled in the semifinals to Russia 75-68. Early in the tournament they beat the Russians 90-80. Now they will have to watch the Australians face Russia for the championships. The Americans will play the host Brazilians. The Americans fell behind early by 12. This loss snaps a 50 game winning streak dating back to the 1994 World championships. Katie Smith, ExLynx Katie Smith had 3 points. Current Lynx Seimone Augustus never got on the floor.

COACHING NEWS
WI
Gene Spindler has been hired at Menasha. He replaces Mike Schanhofer who was hired earlier, but had to step down due to glaucoma. For more on the story read the Appleton Post-Crescent.

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