Italy gives US a scare and China edges Czech Republic in women’s FIBA World Cup
The Americans survived their toughest World Cup test in two decades, and China rallied from a late deficit to stay unbeaten.
- On Sunday, the United States survived its toughest FIBA World Cup test in two decades, securing a narrow 55-52 win over Italy and extending its tournament winning streak to 32 games.
- Italy trailed by 15 points early but rallied behind Olbis Andre and Cecilia Zandalasini, cutting the deficit to six before halftime and briefly taking a third-quarter lead.
- China edged the Czech Republic 74-70 in an overtime thriller, with Han scoring 22 points to overcome a late fourth-quarter deficit after Eliaka Joklov put the Czechs ahead.
- Australia reached the final phase with an 87-71 victory over Turkey, led by 21 points from Ezi, while Belgium booked its place in the next round after a 76-64 win against Puerto Rico.
- Group D play continues Monday as Italy faces China, while Belgium and Australia clash to decide their group winner, and the Czech Republic has been eliminated from contention after two tournament losses.
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Italy gives US a scare and China edges Czech Republic in women’s FIBA World Cup
Italy has given the United States a huge scare in the women’s FIBA World Cup. The U.S. survived its toughest test at the tournament in two decades with a 55-52 win over Italy. China needed overtime to edge the Czech…
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