Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark connection tops USA vs Hungary winners and losers - USA Today
Team USA secured a dominant 108-56 victory over Hungary in the FIBA Women’s World Cup quarterfinals, extending their winning streak to 34 games. Napheesa Collier led the team with a standout performance as they prepare for the semifinals against Spain.
Why it matters
The performance underscores the continued dominance of the U.S. women's basketball program on the international stage.
Hear this story Team USA punched its ticket to the FIBA Women’s World Cup semifinal round in convincing fashion.
The Americans dismantled Hungary in a 108-56 quarterfinal blowout win in Berlin, Germany, on Thursday, Sept. 10, where they led for all but 19 seconds to extend their World Cup win streak to 34 straight games. It was USA's largest margin of victory in the tournament thus far, with every USA player scoring for the third time.
"This is one of our most compete performances," USA head coach Kara Lawson said.
The Americans move on to face Spain in the semifinals at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 12.
The red, white and blue victory was so complete it was hard to narrow down a list of winners. Hungary headlines Thursday's losers after coming up short in the semifinals.
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