Team USA put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short in the bronze medal match. In the ninth end, U.S. skip Tabitha Peterson executed a crucial final throw, using the hammer to tap a Canadian stone out of the four-foot circle and score two points for the Americans.
This skillful move narrowed Canada's lead to just 8-7, setting up a tense final end. However, the Canadian team held their nerve to secure the victory and claim the Olympic bronze medal in women's curling.