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Clark and Bueckers shine in World Cup debuts as the US women rout China 94-61

Clark and Bueckers shine in World Cup debuts as the US women rout China 94-61

Summary

Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers played well in their first World Cup game, helping the United States women's basketball team beat China 94-61. The U.S. team showed strong teamwork and maintained a 31-game winning streak.

Key Facts

  • Caitlin Clark scored 14 points and made 11 assists in her World Cup debut.
  • Paige Bueckers also scored 14 points in the game against China.
  • Clark’s 11 assists were the most by a U.S. player since 1998.
  • China’s 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu scored 13 points and made nine of ten free throws.
  • The U.S. frontcourt players collected a total of 24 rebounds during the game.
  • Nine of the 12 American players were playing in their first World Cup.
  • The U.S. team has won 31 games in a row.
  • The U.S. will play their next games against Italy and the Czech Republic.
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