Game Recap: USA 105, Czech Republic 64 (Group D)
The United States completed a perfect sweep of Group D on Monday, cruising to a 105-64 victory over the Czech Republic to secure the top seed heading into the quarterfinals . The win marked the Americans’ 33rd consecutive victory in World Cup play dating back to 2006 .
WATCH:
After a narrow 55-52 escape against Italy the day before, Team USA’s offense came alive, shooting 52.5% (42-of-80) from the field and dishing out 32 assists on their baskets . The Americans jumped out to a 29-15 lead after the first quarter and stretched it to 57-33 by halftime, never looking back .
Current Match Stats
Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
🇺🇸 USA 29 28 25 23 105
🇨🇿 Czechia 15 18 14 17 64
USA Top Performers
· Breanna Stewart: 19 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST, 8-11 FG
· Angel Reese: 13 PTS, 6 AST
· Napheesa Collier: 12 PTS
· Jackie Young: 12 PTS
· Paige Bueckers: 10 PTS
· Sonia Citron: 10 PTS
· Caitlin Clark: 9 PTS, 7 AST (1-6 3PT)
· Kiki Iriafen: 11 REB (game-high)
Czech Republic Top Performers
· Eliska Joklova: 19 PTS (11-14 FT)
What’s Next
Team USA advances directly to the quarterfinals on Thursday, September 10, where they will face the winner of Tuesday’s qualification game between Hungary and Japan . The quarterfinal matchup will take place in Berlin as the U.S. continues its pursuit of a fifth consecutive World Cup title .
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