Similar Road to Redemption for USA Women

Their winning streak stood at 26 games dating back a total of 12 years. They had won 50 straight decisions overall in Olympic and World Championship competition. But the USA women's team was upset by Russia 75-68 in the semifinals of the Worlds two years ago in Brazil. And though Anne Donovan's squad rebounded to win bronze, the loss stung for every member of the delegation. (link)