Through two games, the Americans haven’t been pushed too hard.
The United States defeated Lithuania 102-84 on Sunday in the U19 FIBA World Cup, making the Americans 2-0 in groups. Through their first two games, the Americans’ have defeated their opponents by a combined 59 points.
The U.S. will play Senegal at 8 a.m. (central time) Tuesday. Lithuania beat Senegal by 24 on Saturday, and Senegal is 0-2 in groups after falling to New Zealand 66-64 on Sunday.
As he was Saturday, OSU sophomore Isaac Likekele was the first American off Bruce Weber’s bench, and his defensive presence was felt early.