Australia beats USA for the first time ever in basketball

  • Australia 98-94 United States
  • First win for Australia in 26 games between the teams

Boomers fans can dare to dream about a basketball World Cup medal after Australia scored a massive upset win over the United States in Melbourne. Australia had never beaten Team USA in 55 years, but shocked the world champions at Marvel Stadium on Saturday with a 98-94 victory. The teams have squared off 26 times since 1964 but Australia have never been triumphant.

It raises hopes of finally bringing home their first medal at either a World Cup or Olympics, with their first match against Canada in China on 1 September.

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