Team USA defeats China 94-61 in its FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup opener in Berlin, with Caitlin Clark producing a double-double. Clark finishes with 14 points and 11 assists, and the United States controls the game throughout to secure a decisive margin.
China’s offense is led by Zhang Ziyu, listed at 7-foot-3, who scores 13 points on her debut. Rhyne Howard adds 14 points and Jackie Young contributes 12 for the Americans, who extend their World Cup winning run to 31 consecutive games dating back to a loss in the 2006 semi-final.
Outlets highlight Clark’s play as the key story. The Guardian and Fox News emphasize the double-double and the final score, while CBS Sports also notes that Clark has zero turnovers and that she is coming off the bench in the matchup. Across coverage, the shared focus remains Clark’s impact and the dominance of Team USA’s performance.
