Team USA basketball survives scare against Italy in FIBA Women's World Cup, secures quarterfinal berth
Caitlin Clark finished with just one point as Team USA barely survived Italy's upset bid in a dramatic 55-52 FIBA Women's World Cup thriller.
Team USA secured a hard-fought 55-52 victory over Italy in the FIBA Women’s World Cup, despite trailing late in the fourth quarter. The team struggled offensively, shooting poorly from the field and beyond the arc, with Jackie Young leading the team in scoring with 10 points. This win, however, clinched their spot in the quarterfinals.
- Team USA narrowly defeated Italy with a score of 55-52 in the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
- Italy led late in the fourth quarter and had a chance to tie the game on the final shot.
- Team USA struggled offensively, shooting 1-12 from three-point range and 29% from the field.
- Cecilia Zandalasini led all scorers with 14 points for Italy.
- Jackie Young was the leading scorer for Team USA with 10 points.
- Caitlin Clark scored only one point and did not make any field goals.
- The win improved Team USA’s record to 2-0 in group play, qualifying them for the quarterfinals.
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