Outside of a slow start leading to an 8-0 deficit there were no problems for the U.S. in its Olympic opener. Former UConn star Diana Taurasi had a game-high 17 points, Sylvia Fowles had 16 points and 14 rebounds, Cappie Pondexter also was in double figures with 12 points and ex-UConn star Sue Bird had five points in 97-57 win over Czech Republic.

Jessica McCormack, who will enroll in UConn after the Olympics, had five points, five rebounds and one steal as New Zealand opened with a 76-72 win over Mali.

Former UConn star Svetlana Abrosimova had three points, six rebounds, two steals and two blocks as Russia rallied for a 62-57 win over Latvia.