Former UConn Huskies ladies’s basketball standout Breanna Stewart led the way in which for Group USA on Saturday on the FIBA Girls’s World Cup in Berlin, Germany.
Stewart had 16 factors and 6 rebounds because the Individuals toppled Spain 76-66 within the event semifinals, organising a gathering with France on Sunday for the gold medal.
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It is the second time in 5 video games that the Individuals have performed an in depth contest, as they solely beat Italy by three (55-52) within the Group Stage. This recreation was tied at 56-56 coming into the fourth quarter.
The US, although examined, nonetheless has not misplaced a World Cup recreation since 2006. The Individuals have additionally gained each Olympic gold medal since 1996. They beat France on the 2024 Paris Olympics 67-66 in a recreation that was determined within the ultimate seconds. This would be the rematch of that wonderful matchup.
Here is what it’s essential to know:
–Three Individuals have been in double-figures, together with Stewart (16), Kahleah Copper (13) and Jackie Younger (12).
Group Collier ahead Breanna Stewart (30) appears on earlier than the 2025 WNBA All Star Sport at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Photographs
–Younger stars like UConn grad Paige Bueckers (6), Angel Reese (5) and Caitlin Clark (1) all struggled to make an offensive influence, however Bueckers did have three rebounds. Talking of UConn, Napheesa Collier began the sport and had seven factors in 19 minutes.
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–The US out-rebounded Spain 41-35, however dedicated another turnover (15-14).
–The US struggled from three-point vary once more, going simply 3-of-18 (17 p.c). They have been 27-of-35 from free-throw line, which was the primary separator. Spain had solely 11 free-throw makes an attempt. The Individuals have been good on the free-throw line for everything of this event run.
The sport will probably be performed at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday. Sadly, the competition will probably be up in opposition to Week 1 of the NFL season and the US Open males’s tennis ultimate, that means it probably will not do properly from a viewership standpoint.
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The French workforce is led by former UConn standpoint Gabby Williams, who was the Defensive Participant of the 12 months in 2017. She was additionally a two-time Related Press All-American, and a two-time All-AAC choice. She gained two nationwide championships throughout her time at Connecticut.
The WNBA season will resume on Thursday when this event is over.
Former UConn star Swin Money is being talked about as a attainable alternative for Cathy Engelbert because the WNBA Commissioner. Engelbert is retiring on the finish of the calendar 12 months.
Money is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Corridor of Fame and one of the embellished gamers in Huskies historical past.
