LIMA, PERU - Team USA advanced to the medal round at the Pan American Games with a hard fought 70-53 victory over Venezuela, a team considered to be one of the favorites in the tournament. Team USA struggled offensively but Myles Powell of Seton Hall saved the day with a spectacular game-high 30 points.
With a 2-0 mark record in Pool A, Team USA has already clinched a spot in the medal round before playing Puerto Rico on Friday in its final game of Pool play. Puerto Rico is also 2-0. The game will be telecast on ESPNU at 10 p.