The United States and Germany advanced to the gold medal game by winning their Women's Wheelchair Basketball semifinal matches on Saturday, September 13 at the National Indoor Stadium.
Australia and Japan, the losers of Saturday's semifinals, will play in the bronze medal match. Both medal matches will take place on Monday, September 15 at the National Indoor Stadium.
United States defeats Australia 60-47
The United States scored nine points from free throws in the last two minutes of play. Three US guards - Christina Ripp, Jen Ruddell and Stephanie Wheeler - combined for 47 points. Australia committed several fouls in the last few minutes of the game, setting the United States up for its successful series of free throws. Australia was aggressive but committed 27 turnovers, from which the United States scored 17 points.
Germany defeats Japan 60-40
Centers Marina Mohnen and Maren Butterbrodt powered Germany's resilient offensive play that resulted in 32 points in the paint and 13 second-chance points. Mohnen had a game-high total of 22 points. Forward Amimoto Mari was Japan's highest scorer with 17 points, but Japan could not match Germany's shooting accuracy. Japan only made 28 percent of its field goals compared to Germany's 50 percent.
(BOCOG September 14, 2008)