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Stewart, Collier Ignite US Women's Basketball Victory
7 Sep
Summary
- Stewart scored 19 points, leading the U.S. to a dominant 105-64 win.
- The U.S. bounced back strongly after their worst offensive performance in 50 years.
- The American team extended its tournament winning streak to 33 games.
The U.S. women's basketball team rebounded with a decisive 105-64 victory against the Czech Republic. Breanna Stewart, with 19 points, and Napheesa Collier, contributing 12, set an aggressive tone early in the game. This performance marked a significant improvement after their previous outing, which was their worst offensive game in 50 years.
Stewart, playing just 17 minutes, scored 11 points in the first quarter, helping the Americans build a 29-15 lead. The team had struggled offensively against Italy in their prior match, scoring only 30 points in the first half. Collier's seven points in the second quarter further extended their advantage to 57-33 by halftime.
This dominant win extended the U.S. team's impressive tournament-long winning streak to 33 games, dating back to a 2006 World Cup semifinal loss. They are now advancing to the quarterfinal round, where they will face the winner of the Hungary versus Japan game. The Czech Republic concluded their pool play without a win, marking their first World Cup appearance since 2014.
