Mercury's Whitcomb Helps Australia In Impressive Run

Whitcomb gets going

Australia started its Olympic journey with a game against Nigeria. Whitcomb was one of three players who scored in double figures, as she had 13 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Alanna Smith, who started her career with the Mercury, was the team's leader with 15 points, seven rebounds, an assist and a steal. Jade Melbourne had 11 points, a rebound, an assist and a steal.

Australia lost that game, but Whitcomb and her team bounced back in the next one. They beat Canada 70-65, and the Mercury's sharpshooter was the leading scorer. She had 19 points, and she also had 10 assists, five rebounds and two steals. Australia also had three players who scored 11 points. Stephanie Talbot and Cayla George, who like Smith, started her career with the Mercury were two of the three, and Marianna Tolo did as well.

Whitcomb had another nice game after that, as she had 12 points and seven assists in her team's win over France. Phoenix's veteran was one of four players who scored in double digits, and Tess Madgen was the leading scorer with 18.

Serbia was Australia's next opponent, and Whitcomb had 15 points in the team's 85-67 win. Phoenix's shooter had a quieter game against Team USA, as she had five points. She also had three assists and two rebounds.

Then, in Australia's final game, Whitcomb had 14 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals. Whitcomb and her team came out victorious, and they received a medal.

Australia had a good run, and the team featured so many talented players. Outside of Whitcomb, Australia had players such as Ezi Magbegor, Amy Atwell, who played for Phoenix in 2024 and others. The Mercury reserve did her part, and in the end, her team's time in the Olympics was memorable.