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Vanderbilt's Blakes Scores 27 Points to Lead US to AmeriCup Gold and Berth at World Cup Next Year

CHILE, JUL 6 – Brazil's Kamilla Cardoso leads with 19 points and 12 rebounds per game while the U.S. counters with three top college stars aiming for the AmeriCup championship.

  • On July 6, 2025, the United States women's basketball team secured the FIBA AmeriCup championship in Santiago, Chile, by overcoming Brazil with a final score of 92 to 84.
  • The U.S. team, composed entirely of collegiate players, faced a strong Brazilian squad featuring WNBA athletes like Kamilla Cardoso and Damiris Dantas.
  • Mikayla Blakes led Team USA with 27 points, hitting key shots including a 3-pointer that sparked a 9-0 run, while Joyce Edwards and Flau'jae Johnson contributed significantly to the win.
  • Blakes went 11-for-24 from the field and 3-for-4 on free throws, with Team USA overcoming a 66-65 deficit entering the fourth quarter to secure victory and a spot in the 2026 World Cup in Germany.
  • This championship extended the United States' dominance in international women's basketball and affirmed its status ahead of the next FIBA World Cup.
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