United States Routs Hungary to Advance to the Semifinals
By defeating Hungary in the FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinals, the USA broke a tournament record and booked its place in the semifinals.
In the FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinal matchup held at the Berlin Arena, the USA defeated its opponent Hungary 108-56, advancing to the semifinals in pursuit of its fifth consecutive gold medal.
Quarterfinal Match Details
Playing at the Berlin Arena, the United States displayed dominance from start to finish against Hungary, leaving the court with a 108-56 victory.
Roster Choices and Player Contributions
Head coach Kara Lawson played all 12 members of the roster who stepped onto the court as favorites, with every player managing to contribute to the score.
Although Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese started the game on the bench, they showed effective chemistry on the court after entering the game.
Record-Breaking Assist Performance
With 31 assists throughout the game, the USA team broke the all-time assist record in FIBA World Cup history, and five different players produced at least three assists.
Semifinal Opponent Expectations
Reaching the tournament's largest margin of victory with a 52-point gap, the USA team will face the winner of the Australia-Spain matchup in the semifinals on Saturday.