UConn's Collier leads U.S. into U19 semifinals

UConn incoming freshman Napheesa Collier had 12 points and five rebounds as the United States defeated Canada 93-45 to advance to the semifinals in the FIBA U19 World Championship for Women.

Louisville's Mariya Moore also had 12 points, South Carolina's A'ja Wilson contributed 11 points and Cal incoming freshman Kristine Anigwe added 10 points.

UConn commit Crystal Dangerfield had nine points, two rebounds, four assists and five steals although she did have two turnovers after failing to turn the ball over in each of the first games of the tournament.

The U.S. will play Spain on Saturday in the semifinals. The U.S. defeated Spain 72-57 in the opening game for both teams in the pool play…