US women's 3x3 basketball team loses out on gold medal game

United States Hailey van Lith (9) looks on after a women's 3x3 basketball semifinal game loss to Spain at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The United States women’s 3x3 basketball team will not be able to defend its gold medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after falling to Spain, 18-16, in overtime.

Hailey Van Lith scored eight points for the Americans while Dearica Hamby added five in the Paris Olympics semifinal matchup. Rhyne Howard scored three points. The score was tied 16-16 after time in regulation had expired.

The U.S. won gold over the Russian Olympic Committee in the Tokyo Games, which were held in 2021. Stefanie Dolson, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum and Jackie Young were on the team.

Now, The U.S. may have to settle for a bronze medal.

The team will play the loser between Germany and Canada later today.