Spani shoots 1-for-7 at U19 opener

  • Posted July 23, 2009 at 3:45 p.m., updated July 23, 2009 at 3:45 p.m.

The United States U19 women's basketball team lost its opener to Spain 90-86 in the FIBA World Championship on Thursday in Bangkok, Thailand.

The U.S. trailed by 17 points in the first half. Incoming UT freshman Taber Spani was 1-for-7 from the field including 0-for-3 from 3-point range in 24 minutes. The 6-1 guard from Lee's Summit, Mo., was 3-of-4 from the free-throw line to finish with five points. She added five rebounds and one steal.

The U.S. continues preliminary round play against China today.

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