Team USA holds off Italy to reach FIBA World Cup quarterfinals
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
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.
- •Team USA defeated Italy 55-52 in Berlin to advance to the quarterfinals.
- •The Americans shot a tournament-low 28.6 percent from the field.
- •Jackie Young paced the U.S. with 10 points as the only American in double figures.
- •Italy forward Cecilia Zandalasini recorded 14 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
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"Team USA got back on track in its third game of the group stage in the FIBA World Cup. Against Czechia, head coach Kara Lawson once again stuck with the team’s starting five of veterans, with the likes of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese coming off the bench.
"Angel Reese was one of the few solid performers in the USA’s 55-52 victory over Italy at the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Caitlin Clark did not make a single field goal as Team USA had their lowest score in a World Cup match in over 50 years.
"The USA got all it could handle from Italy in group play on Sunday at the FIBA Women's World Cup, escaping with a win. Here are the winners and loses.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 11:29 PMAngel Reese Stats and Highlights Today: How Did the Team USA Star Perform vs. Czechia?
Team USA got back on track in its third game of the group stage in the FIBA World Cup. Against Czechia, head coach Kara Lawson once again stuck with the team’s starting five of veterans, with the likes of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese coming off the bench.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 11:31 AMUSA fans all make the same point about Angel Reese after impressive performance against Italy
Angel Reese was one of the few solid performers in the USA’s 55-52 victory over Italy at the FIBA Women’s World Cup. Caitlin Clark did not make a single field goal as Team USA had their lowest score in a World Cup match in over 50 years.
- USA TodaySep 7, 2026, 2:20 AMAngel Reese's defense leads USA vs Italy FIBA World Cup winners, losers - USA Today
The USA got all it could handle from Italy in group play on Sunday at the FIBA Women's World Cup, escaping with a win. Here are the winners and loses.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 11:24 PMAngel Reese's defense leads USA vs Italy FIBA World Cup winners, losers
The USA got all it could handle from Italy in group play on Sunday at the FIBA Women's World Cup, escaping with a win. Here are the winners and loses.
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