Grant team-high +50, nets 15 points, 3 3-pointers as USA rolls into World Cup quarterfinals

It was another convincing United States victory with more all-around domination and consistent play from North Carolina point guard Lanie Grant.

Grant starts, keys third-quarter surge as USA rolls by Australia in World Cup opener

Incoming UNC freshman point guard Lanie Grant started and scored all six of her points in a 40-second stretch when the United States took control in the third quarter in an easy 82–55 victory late Saturday night over Australia in the FIBA Women’s World Cup at the Inforum arena in Irapuato, Mexico.

Kelly, young Americans have to settle for silver medal after second loss to veteran Brazil team

The young United States team could deal with any challenge it faced at the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup — except a veteran group from Brazil. As a result, UNC senior guard Deja Kelly had to settle for a silver medal. The Americans, with seven players making their senior international debuts and no player older than 22, suffered their second tournament loss to the seasoned Brazilians, 69–58 in Sunday’s gold medal game at Domo de la Feria in León, Mexico.

Kelly’s USA team rolls into AmeriCup semifinals

Deja Kelly’s United States team advanced to the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup semifinals on Friday, coasting to a victory over Colombia. The Americans’ first eight baskets came from eight players as they took control early and coasted to a 68–49 win in a quarterfinal game at Domo de la Feria in León, Mexico.

Kelly collects 10 points, 7 assists, is team-high +45 in USA rout of Cuba

UNC senior guard Deja Kelly was on her game, and so was the USA as the Americans rebounded from a loss the day before with a resounding victory. Kelly collected 10 points and a team-high seven assists and was a team-high +45 as the United States rolled to a 106–44 victory over Cuba at Domo de la Feria in León, Mexico, in its final pool play game at the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup.