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Clark and Reese Shine as USA Cruises to Victory
10 Sep
Summary
- USA secured a dominant 108-56 win against Hungary.
- All 12 USA players scored, setting a new assist record.
- Clark and Reese showcased strong chemistry on the court.
Team USA is now just two wins away from securing its fifth consecutive FIBA Women's World Cup gold medal. The Americans demonstrated their dominance in a commanding 108-56 victory over Hungary in the quarterfinals.
Under coach Kara Lawson, all 12 players on the USA roster saw playing time and scored at least once. Stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, often viewed as rivals, displayed exceptional chemistry, assisting each other for crucial baskets.
Reese contributed nine points and six assists in under 18 minutes, while Clark recorded 10 points and nine assists in 20 minutes. Napheesa Collier led the team with 19 points. The game also saw Team USA set a new FIBA World Cup record for assists with 31.
The U.S. team, which topped its group, will face the winner of the Australia-Spain match in the semifinals. This dominant win, with a 52-point margin, marks the largest for the American squad in the tournament.
