Berlin, Sept. 13 -- France ended host Germany's title hopes with an 86-64 semifinal victory before the United States beat Spain 76-66 to set up a FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup final against France.
Germany briefly moved ahead 23-22 through Marie Guelich with 37 seconds remaining in the opening quarter, their only lead of the game, but France responded with a 12-5 run spanning the first two periods to take control at 34-26 on Saturday.
The hosts threatened to close the gap with a 7-0 third-quarter run that reduced France's advantage from 54-38 to 54-45. Nyara Sabally scored five points during that burst, but France regained control before finishing with a 12-0 run over the final 4:06.
Gabby Williams led all scorers with 22 points whil...