U.S. women reach semis after 94-72 rout of France

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Istanbul, Turkey (SportsNetwork.com) – Brittney Griner had 17 points and the United States shot 70.7 percent from the field in a 94-72 rout of France in the quarterfinals at the women’s world championship.

Tina Charles added 15 points for the Americans, who will face Australia in the semifinals Saturday. Australia beat Canada, 63-52, on Friday.

Team USA got revenge after falling to France in an exhibition game on Sept. 21.

In other games Friday, Spain beat China, 71-55, and Turkey defeated Serbia, 62-61. Spain and Turkey meet in the other semifinal Saturday.

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