Published • loading... • Updated
Clark and Bueckers Shine in World Cup Debuts as the US Women Rout China 94-61
Clark added 14 points and 11 assists without a turnover as Team USA opened its World Cup title defense with a 33-point win.
- On Friday, September 4, 2026, Team USA defeated China 94-61 in Berlin at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, starting on the bench, recorded 14 points and 11 assists without a turnover.
- Team USA announced a starting lineup featuring Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Breanna Stewart, and Jackie Young, excluding Clark. The decision triggered significant backlash from fans and critics.
- Clark's 11 assists without a turnover marked the first time a U.S. player reached 10 assists in a World Cup game since Dawn Staley in 1998. The performance validated her playmaking beyond the WNBA.
- China relied on 7-foot-3 center Zhang Ziyu to challenge the Americans, but the U.S. team responded with collective effort. The young trio of Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese sparked a critical 17-5 run in the third quarter.
- Following this opening victory, Team USA prepares for their next pool game against Italy on Saturday in Berlin. The squad looks to build rhythm with their younger roster.
Insights by Ground AI
93 Articles
93 Articles
Victory for 94 to 61 proved favoritism of the current world champions and kept record of just under 20 years without defeats of the Americans
·São Paulo, Brazil
Read Full Article
The American team surpassed 94 - 61 the Asian team on the inaugural day of the World Cup event in Germany.
·Caracas, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Read Full Article
China’s 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu looms over opponents on debut at Women’s Basketball World Cup
China's Zhang Ziyu prepares for a free throw during the Women's Basketball World Cup match between China and the United States in Berlin, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)(AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) BERLIN (AP) — China’s Zhang Ziyu had everyone looking up to her on the opening day of the Women’s Basketball World Cup on […]
Coverage Details
Total News Sources93
Leaning Left18Leaning Right11Center32Last UpdatedBias Distribution52% Center
Bias Distribution
- 52% of the sources are Center
52% Center
L 30%
C 52%
R 18%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
