US Women's Basketball Team Defeats Hungary by a Large Margin to Advance to the Semifinals
Defeating Hungary 108-56 in a match where Napheesa Collier scored 19 points, the USA secured their spot in the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup.
Facing Hungary in the FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinals held in Germany, the US national team defeated their opponent 108-56, successfully advancing to the semifinals.
Start of the Match and Lopsided Score
In the tournament hosted by Germany, the USA started the match against Hungary very quickly, finishing the first quarter with a 36-12 lead.
Utilizing the paint effectively and converting turnovers into easy points, the American basketball players reached a historic high score in the first half.
Napheesa Collier and Star Players' Performance
Recording 19 points in the match, Napheesa Collier was among the leading names carrying her team to victory, scoring 10 points in the first 10 minutes.
Caitlin Clark finished the game with 10 points and 9 assists, while her chemistry with Angel Reese caught attention.
Defensive Power and Opponent's Situation
The American defense successfully stopped Dorka Juhasz, Hungary's top scorer who entered the game averaging 15.3 points and 11 rebounds per game.
Juhasz missed her first seven shots and managed to produce only 2 points throughout the match.
Sonia Citron's Injury
An unfortunate moment occurred in the third quarter of the match, and Sonia Citron suffered a brief injury after a Hungarian player's hand struck her nose.
Following this accident, Citron returned to the floor at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Road to the Semifinals and Tournament Streak
With this result, the USA extended their winning streak in the tournament to 34 matches, having not lost a game since the 2006 World Cup semifinal defeat to Russia.
The USA's opponent in the semifinals will be the winner of the match between Spain and Australia.