US overcome poor shooting and Italy’s eye-poke claims in edgy Fiba World Cup win
Summary
The United States women’s basketball team won a close game against Italy 55-52 in the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Despite poor shooting, strong plays by Jackie Young and Breanna Stewart helped the U.S. secure a spot in the quarter-finals.Key Facts
- The U.S. team led 42-39 after three quarters but faced tough competition in the fourth quarter.
- Jackie Young scored 10 points, including six in the final quarter.
- Breanna Stewart made a key basket late in the game and had 11 rebounds despite shooting poorly.
- Chelsea Gray contributed important points in the final minutes.
- Italy’s Cecilia Zandalasini missed a last-second three-pointer and argued she was poked in the eye during the play but later apologized.
- The U.S. struggled with shooting, making only 28.6% of their shots and 1 of 12 three-pointers.
- The U.S. led 22-14 in points from free throws.
- Italy’s top player, Zandalasini, scored 14 points and had seven rebounds.
- This was the closest U.S. loss threat in a Women’s World Cup game since 2006.
- The U.S. will play the Czech Republic next in their final group match.
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