The United States overcame a slow start to defeat Spain 101-72Saturday in Rio de Janeiro and clinch its sixth consecutive Olympic gold medal in women's basketball.
Diana Taurasi and Lindsay Whalenled the way for Team USA with 17 points each, while Alba Torrensput up a game-high 18 pointsfor Spain, which made history in a losing effort, as it won a medal for the first time in Olympic women's basketball by taking silver.
Taurasi, Sue Bird and Tamika Catchings all became gold medalists for the fourth time, which tied an Olympic record shared by Teresa Edwards and Lisa Leslie.