Twenty-seven current or former student-athletes from American Athletic Conference schools are competing in the Rio 2016 Olympics. The Olympic Games kicked off August 5, and will run until August 21.
Women's Basketball their opening match, Team USA set an Olympic scoring record with a 121-56 win over Senegal. UConn alums Diana Taurasi and Breanna Stewart led the team with 15 points each. Sue Bird added five points and eight assists while Tina Charles chipped in 10 points and Maya Moore contributed nine.