''What we lack in preparation time we make up for in the quality of our depth,'' Auriemma said. ''We have to use it to the best of our advantage. That second group led by Lindsay (Whalen) and Angel (McCoughtry) was the difference in the game.
''From the minute (McCoughtry) stepped on the floor to when the game ended she was the dominant player. That's something that I think we have that very few if any teams in this tournament have so I'm fortunate to have that option.''
Angel McCoughtry scored 18 points and Tina Charles added 16 to help the Americans beat the Turkey 89-58 Wednesday night.
Coming off the bench is a new role for McCoughtry, who has started for almost her entire career since high school. It's a role she has thrived in.
''Honestly not starting has been the best thing for my career,'' she said. ''I've gained discipline and I think before I didn't have the discipline. This took my game to another level.''
Turkey entered the game undefeated and was expected to give the Americans their toughest test in the Olympics so far. The Turks had looked impressive in their first Olympic appearance and said they weren't intimidated by the top-ranked team in the world despite the US winning its first two games by an average of 38.5 points.A/P
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