Team USA absolutely blasted China 94-61 on Friday, kicking off their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup title defense in Berlin with a seriously dominant win in group play. Talk about making an opening statement!
Clark’s Debut: A Masterclass
In her FIBA World Cup debut, Caitlin Clark was straight-up incredible, putting up a double-double with 14 points and a massive 11 assists. She was the only American player to hit that mark, proving why she’s a standout right from game one. That’s a huge start for the Indiana Fever star!
Dominance Across the Board
But it wasn’t just Clark running the show. Paige Bueckers and Rhyne Howard both poured in 14 points, while Jackie Young added another 12 to the scoreboard. Breanna Stewart chipped in with 7 points and led the team with 7 rebounds. Aliyah Boston also had 7 points, and Angel Reese grabbed 9 boards to go with her 5 points. Napheesa Collier rounded out the scoring with 4 points and 6 rebounds. It was a true one-sided affair, with the US controlling the game the entire time.
This kind of performance shows the Americans are locked in for their title defense. They’re heading into the KO Bracket with a ton of momentum!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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