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Clark's Team USA Advances to World Cup Quarters
8 Sep
Summary
- Caitlin Clark's Team USA advanced to the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals.
- Team USA secured a direct path by winning Group D with a 3-0 record.
- Clark leads Team USA in assists and set a record in her debut.
Caitlin Clark and Team USA have secured a spot in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinals. The team achieved this by finishing group play with an undefeated 3-0 record in Group D. This performance earned them a direct advancement to the knockout stage.
Clark has been instrumental in Team USA's success, leading the team in assists through the group phase. Notably, she set a new USA Women's World Cup record for assists with no turnovers during her tournament debut against China. Team USA's quarterfinal opponent will be determined by an upcoming game between Hungary and Japan.
The team's progression to the quarterfinals on Thursday, September 10, follows strong performances in group play. Earlier wins included victories over China and Italy, with a narrow 54-52 win against Italy and a decisive 94-61 victory over China. Breanna Stewart also contributed significantly, leading the team with 19 points in a recent win.
Fans can watch Team USA's quarterfinal match on TNT Sports networks, including TNT, TBS, and TruTV, with streaming options available on HBO Max. Services like Sling TV also offer access to these channels for those without traditional cable subscriptions. Games are also accessible via Courtside 1891 on DAZN.
