Lanie Grant scores 15 with team-high +50 as USA rolls into FIBA U17 World Cup quarterfinals

Posted Jul 18, 2024
It was another convincing United States victory with more domination and consistent play from UNC guard Lanie Grant. For the third straight game, Grant scored at least three 3-pointers, pouring in 15 points and was a team-high +50 as USA coasted to a 123-42 victory over Egypt in the quarterfinals of the FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup in Irapuato, Mexico. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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