Breanna Stewart sparks US to 105-64 rout of Czech Republic after a scare vs Italy
Summary
Breanna Stewart scored 19 points to help the United States women's basketball team beat the Czech Republic 105-64 in the Women’s Basketball World Cup. This win followed a close game against Italy and marked the USA’s 33rd consecutive victory in the tournament.Key Facts
- The U.S. team won 105-64 against the Czech Republic on September 7, 2026, in Berlin.
- Breanna Stewart had 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, leading the team’s strong performance.
- The U.S. team struggled in their previous game but bounced back strongly in this match.
- The U.S. has now won 33 games in a row at the Women’s Basketball World Cup since 2006.
- The U.S. will play the quarterfinals on Thursday against the winner of Hungary vs. Japan.
- The Czech Republic had no wins in pool play and were playing in their first World Cup since 2014.
- Stewart played just over 16 minutes and did not attempt to get a triple-double, a rare feat in this tournament.
- Other World Cup games also took place that day, including wins for China, Germany, Belgium, Puerto Rico, France, Spain, and Hungary.
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