LONDON (AP) — Edwige Lawson-Wade scored 18 points and Emilie Gomis added 15 to help France rout Russia 81-64 in the women's Olympic basketball semifinals on Thursday. The French will play the U.S. for the gold medal Saturday night in a matchup of the only unbeaten teams in the tournament. France, which is playing in only its second Olympics, is assured of winning its first medal in women's basketball with the semifinals win. While the French found ways to win tight games in the preliminary rounds, they jumped out in front of Russia early — scoring 10 of the game's first 11 points and never looked back. Celine Dumerc continued her stellar play for France. She finished with 11 points against Russia and has hit several clutch shots for the French during their impressive Olympic tournament run. Becky Hammon scored 13 points to lead Russia, which will play Australia for the bronze medal.
France beats Russia 81-64 in Olympic women's hoops
— Aug. 9 5:50 PM EDT
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Russia's Becky Hammon, right, is blocked by France's Elodie Godin, left, and France's Endene Miyem, bottom, during a women's basketball semifinal game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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From left, Russia's Irina Osipova, Becky Hammon and Natalya Vieru sit on the bench during a women's basketball semifinal game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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