University of Connecticut Athletics
Dolson Wins Olympic Gold with USA 3x3
7/28/2021 10:41:00 AM | Women's Basketball
TOKYO – UConn women's basketball alumna Stefanie Dolson and the United States 3x3 team won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Wednesday.
Team USA beat the Russian Olympic Committee, 18-15, in the gold medal game. A 2014 graduate of UConn, Dolson led the United States with seven points and nine rebounds. She shot 4-for-6 on free throws.
The U.S. beat France, 18-16, in the semifinals to advance to the gold medal game. Dolson notched five points and a team-high eight rebounds in the semis. She recorded 51 total points in nine games at the Olympics.
Dolson is the 10th player in UConn women's basketball history to win gold at the Olympics, joining Rebecca Lobo (1996), Kara Wolters (2000), Sue Bird (2004, '08, '12, '16), Swin Cash (2004, '12), Diana Taurasi (2004, '08, '12, '16), Tina Charles (2012, '16), Asjha Jones (2012), Maya Moore (2012, '16) and Breanna Stewart (2016).
Bird, Taurasi, Charles, Stewart and Napheesa Collier are currently competing for the United States in 5x5 at the Olympics. Kia Nurse and Aaliyah Edwards (Canada) and Gabby Williams (France) are also representing their countries in 5x5.
This is the first year for 3x3 at the Olympics. Former UConn standout Katie Lou Samuelson helped USA qualify and was named to the Olympic team, but unfortunately had to withdraw due to COVID-19.
