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Caitlin Clark dazzles in Team USA debut rout
12 Mar
Summary
- Caitlin Clark recorded a double-double with 17 points and 12 assists.
- Six players, including Clark, made their senior national team debuts.
- Team USA secured a commanding 110-46 victory over Senegal.
The Kara Lawson era for Team USA women's basketball has begun with a decisive 110-46 victory over Senegal in Puerto Rico. This marked the team's first competitive game since the Paris Olympics and introduced a young squad featuring six debutantes on the senior national team: Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kiki Iriafen, Rae Burrell, and Monique Billings.
Caitlin Clark was a standout performer, achieving a double-double with 17 points and 12 assists. Her exceptional passing was evident from her first touches, setting up teammates for scores. Clark also showed no rust from her previous injury layoff, shooting efficiently and demonstrating strong chemistry with Rhyne Howard, who led all scorers with 21 points.
Clark, along with other debutantes like Billings and Iriafen, found the paint for their initial senior national team scores. The win highlighted strong perimeter play, with many World Cup hopefuls present. Coach Lawson faces tough decisions balancing experience with new talent as the team prepares for the September World Cup.
