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US Still the Team to Beat as Women's FIBA World Cup Quarterfinals Are Set
The Americans have won 33 straight World Cup games and are three victories from a fifth consecutive title.
- On Thursday, the undefeated United States faces Hungary in a Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinal matchup in Berlin. The Americans seek a fifth consecutive World Cup title, while Hungary competes in the event for the first time since 1998.
- Despite a 3-0 record, the U.S. faces its stiffest challenge in 50 years after a narrow 55-52 victory against Italy. Team USA's efficiency has fluctuated, with the squad shooting below 30% during that near-catastrophic group play game.
- Coach Kara Lawson utilizes a deep roster featuring WNBA stars like Breanna Stewart and Jackie Young, though the team struggles to generate offense when stagnant. Currently, eight players average at least six points, with Young leading at 11.3 PPG.
- Three other quarterfinal matchups occur Thursday alongside the USA-Hungary game: France plays China, host Germany faces Belgium, and Spain meets Australia. These games determine which four teams advance to the medal rounds in Berlin this weekend.
- Hungary's Dorka Juhasz, who plays for the Minnesota Lynx, expressed excitement for the game, noting, "Not many times Hungary face the USA, in any shape or form." The winner advances to the semifinals.
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The Toronto Star+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
US still the team to beat as women’s FIBA World Cup quarterfinals are set
BERLIN (AP) — The quarterfinals of the women's FIBA World Cup are set and the U.S. is still the team to beat despite facing its stiffest challenge in group play in 50 years.
·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free Press+6 Reposted by 6 other sources
US still the team to beat as women's FIBA World Cup quarterfinals are set
BERLIN (AP) — The quarterfinals of the women's FIBA World Cup are set and the U.S. is still the team to beat despite facing its stiffest challenge in group play in 50 years.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Center
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50% Center
L 33%
C 50%
R 17%
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