U.S. Women Beat Spain 76-66 to Reach FIBA World Cup Final, Setting up Olympic Rematch with France
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points as the Americans pulled away in the fourth quarter and moved within one win of a fifth straight title.
- On Saturday, Sept. 12, Team USA defeated Spain 76-66 in Berlin, advancing to the FIBA World Cup final. Forward Breanna Stewart scored 16 points and guard Kahleah Copper added 13 to secure the victory.
- The Americans struggled offensively against Spain's physical defense, with the score tied at 58 entering the fourth quarter. This marked the largest deficit the United States Women had faced in the tournament, surpassing their three-point margin against Italy.
- A standout fourth-quarter defensive effort helped Team USA pull away, holding Spain to just eight points. Guard Jackie Young sparked the decisive run, contributing six fourth-quarter points to seal the victory.
- Sunday's gold-medal game features a rematch against France, echoing the 2024 Paris Olympics final. The United States previously won that contest 67-66, though the current roster differs significantly without center A'ja Wilson and guard Kelsey Plum.
- Seeking a record-breaking 12th title and a fifth consecutive championship, Team USA enters the final riding a 35-game World Cup winning streak dating back to a 2006 semifinal loss against Russia.
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Basketball-Holders US battle past Spain to reach women’s World Cup final
BERLIN, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Defending champions the United States pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday and book their place in the Women's World Cup final after being tested for much of the contest. The Americans, who hav...
Berlin, Sep 12 (EFE).- Spain could not bend the favorite, United States (66-76), which will face France in Berlin in search of its fifth consecutive World gold, while the Hispanic group will play against Germany again, as in the debut, for the bronze medal this Sunday. Veteran Breanna [...] The entry 66-76. The United States ends the dream of Spain, which will go for bronze was first published in HolaNews.
Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston points, stats for Team USA in ...
The Americans validated their final ticket by beating Spain (76-66) this Saturday in Berlin in the semifinal of the Worlds.
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