Team USA holds off Italy to reach FIBA World Cup quarterfinals

The United States women's basketball team secured a 55-52 victory against Italy in group play on September 6 at the FIBA World Cup in Berlin, Germany. This result advances the Americans to the tournament quarterfinals and marks their 32nd consecutive win in the competition. The game featured the lowest shooting percentage in Team USA history at 28.6 percent, with the team hitting only 15 of 44 attempts from two-point range. Jackie Young led the team with 10 points while Chelsea Gray provided a decisive jumper with 1:07 remaining. Italy, led by Cecilia Zandalasini's 14 points, challenged the U.S. defensively throughout the match after shifting from man-to-man to a zone coverage. Despite the difficult shooting performance, the Americans utilized 22 free-throw conversions to maintain their lead.

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