Record-breaking France aims for medal round of women's FIBA World Cup for first time in 73 years
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What happened
Record 3-point shooting helped France cruise into the quarterfinals of the women's FIBA World Cup. France broke a three-day old record, making 22 3-pointers in its 111-56 win over Nigeria on Monday. The French team topped the 20 3-pointers that Japan hit in its opening win over Mali.
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