The U.S. women’s national basketball team won its fifth straight FIBA World Cup, outscoring its opponents 536-205.
After breaking the World Cup record for most points scored in a game and most points scored by any team in a game with 145 points against South Korea, they reached another milestone. The star-studded squad defeated Bosnia 121-59, snapping the U.S.’s previous record of 27 consecutive wins.
Team USA is in action at this year’s World Cup. Seven of the team’s 11 active players scored in double figures, with Kelsey Plum leading the way with 20 points and seven assists, followed by Chelsea Gray with 16 points and seven assists. Breanna Stewart and Shakira Austin each added 15 points to the team’s total. Austin shot 7-9 from the field in just 13 minutes.
Passing the group stage
#USAWomen’sSoccer They outscored their five opponents 536 to 305.
is at a disadvantage as the USA won the preliminary round.
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) September 27, 2022
The U.S. women’s national soccer team will continue its quest for the trophy against Serbia on Thursday.
