Fueled by Napheesa Collier‘s game-high 19 factors, Group USA defeated Hungary 108-56 to advance to the semi-finals of the ladies’s FIBA World Cup.

Group USA additionally etched their identify within the historical past books within the blowout victory. The 108 factors have been essentially the most by any workforce ever in a quarterfinal. Group USA additionally dished out 31 assists, which set a quarterfinal report.

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“When that ball is shifting, we wish to get the very best shot,” mentioned Kahleah Copper, who had 10 factors. “We wish to ensure everyone will get concerned. Everybody right here on this roster, we all know what they’re doing on their respective (WNBA) groups. However you come right here, you sacrifice a bit of little bit of that.”

Copper was one in all 5 Group USA gamers to report double-digit factors. Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier led the way in which with a game-high 19 factors.

Caitlin Clark and Rhyne Howard anchored the second unit, scoring a mixed 25 factors off the bench.

Regardless of their storied rivalry, which dates again to their collegiate careers, Clark and Angel Reese have been a formidable duo within the ladies’s FIBA World Cup.

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Clark just lately mentioned her budding chemistry with the Atlanta Dream star.

“We’re each fiery, fiery rivals and we wish to win and it is one of many issues I actually admire about her recreation,” Clark informed the Related Press. “She’s aggressive and he or she has an incredible motor, like she has the most effective motors within the league. She works simply as arduous as anyone on the courtroom. So, it has been enjoyable to have the ability to play together with her.”

Following the 52-point beatdown of Hungary, the US will now play the winner of the Spain-Australia recreation on Saturday.

Caitlin Clark Discusses Taking part in in Europe

Caitlin Clark opened up about her expertise enjoying in Europe on Wednesday in an interview with the AP.

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The previous No. 1 decide says she feels the strain of representing her nation, and famous that enjoying abroad is a stark distinction from the WNBA.

“I definitely do really feel the strain that there is nonetheless so many individuals screaming my identify. I take a look at it as we get to assist advance the sport globally,” Clark mentioned. “That is my first time enjoying in Europe and attending to see how excited and passionate individuals are in regards to the recreation right here and the place it may well proceed to go is is de facto, actually cool.

“It is possibly good to get a bit of break of the craziness of the WNBA season,” Clark added, “however on the identical time, I might by no means change something, and I am fairly used to it.”

Clark, who wears No. 12 for Group USA, is capturing beneath her requirements at 34 p.c from the ground. Nevertheless, she stays a menace from deep, capturing 41 p.c from distance.

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The Indiana Fever star expressed her need to go away an enduring legacy within the 2026 FIBA World Cup.

“You do not wish to be the workforce that everyone talks about since you did not win,” Clark mentioned. “You wish to do what’s anticipated and that is to win a gold medal.”

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