Team USA survives a scare from Italy, defeating the Italians 55-52 at the FIBA Women’s World Cup and securing a quarterfinal berth. The United States wins its second Group D game, avoiding a major upset in a low-scoring, tightly contested match.
The game becomes a defensive battle, with both teams struggling offensively. Sources report Team USA shoots at about a 29% clip, while Italy keeps the contest close throughout. Caitlin Clark has a limited scoring output, finishing with one point, as the Americans rely on defense and timely plays to hold on.
Outlets differ in emphasis: one highlights the dramatic nature of the near-upset and the overall outcome, while another focuses on criticism aimed at Clark amid the narrow margin. However, both accounts agree on the final score, the defensive character of the match, and that Team USA reaches the quarterfinals after the victory.
