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USA women crush Czech Republic 105-64 for 3-0

9/9/2026

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Summary

USA Crush Czech

The United States women's basketball team defeated the Czech Republic 105-64 in the FIBA World Cup group stage.
Breanna Stewart led with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists in 21 minutes.
Angel Reese added 13 points, six rebounds and three steals.
The win gave the USA a 3-0 record, top seed and a quarterfinal slot on September 10.

Summary

Clark Sets Record

Clark set a USA World Cup debut record with 11 assists and zero turnovers against China.
Former NBA star Ron Harper told critics to “go kick rocks” on X after fan backlash over Clark’s stats.
Coach Kara Lawson kept Clark off the starting lineup as a sixth-woman because she is inexperienced.
ESPN analyst Linda Cohn argued on her podcast that Lawson should start Clark, questioning the bench strategy.

History

Historical Context

In Atlanta 1996, the U.S. women’s basketball team won Olympic gold, beating Brazil 111-87—a 24-point margin that highlighted its dominance. Featuring Lisa Leslie, Sheryl Swoopes and Dawn Staley, the squad helped launch the WNBA and will enter the Hall of Fame on August 15 2026. That legacy guides the USA roster, led by Breanna Stewart and Angel Reese, as they dominate the FIBA World Cup group stage.

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USA Crush Czech

The United States women's basketball team defeated the Czech Republic 105-64 in the FIBA World Cup group stage.
Breanna Stewart led with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists in 21 minutes.
Angel Reese added 13 points, six rebounds and three steals.
The win gave the USA a 3-0 record, top seed and a quarterfinal slot on September 10.

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