By Ned Griffen
Publication: theday.com
Howdy,
Tough Saturday for 2012 Summer Olympic host Great Britain as lost to Turkey, 64-57.
Johannah Leedham (Connecticut's 2010 third-round pick) shot 4-of-11 for 11 points for Great Britain (1-4). It cannot qualify for the quarterfinals and concludes tournament play Monday against Russia.
Russia would advance to the quarters with a win.
Spain plays Croatia Sunday in what is a quarterfinal eliminator. Alba Torrens (the Sun's 2009 third-round pick) has averaged a team-high 16.2 points for Spain.
Defending champion France plays Poland today. It has already clinched a quarterfinal berth. Sandrine Gruda has averaged a team-high 13.4 points and six rebounds for Les Bleues. She played three years for El Sol.
Unbeaten Montenegro continues its glorious tournament run Sunday against Latvia.
Vaya con dios….
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