Perth, Australia - The USA Women's National Team went down to the wire with Australia in Perth, falling 12-11 in a shootout in their final tuneup before World Championship play starts later this week in Singapore.
Jenna Flynn,
Emily Ausmus and
Ava Stryker led the USA offense with two goals apiece in regulation as the match was tied 8-8 after four quarters. Amanada Longan and
Isabel Williams again split time in cage combining for 10 saves. Team USA opens play at the World Championships against China this Wednesday at 9:10pm pt with live streaming on Peacock (login required). For more information on Team USA at the World Championships,
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Stats
USA 11 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3) J. Flynn 2, A. Stryker 2, E. Ausmus 2, J. Roemer 1, M. Allen
AUS 12 (2, 2, 1, 3) (4)
Saves - USA - I. Williams 6, A. Longan 4
