Team USA meets Hungary in FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinals

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Team USA meets Hungary in FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinals
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Team USA continues its FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup campaign on Thursday in Berlin, facing Hungary in a quarterfinal matchup. The United States enters the knockout stage undefeated, holding a 33-game winning streak in World Cup play dating back to 2006. The team secured its position after group stage victories against China, Italy, and Czechia. Hungary advanced to the quarterfinals following a victory over Japan, rebounding from an opening loss to France. The game features several UConn alumni on opposing sides, with Dorka Juhász leading Hungary and Breanna Stewart, Paige Bueckers, and Napheesa Collier representing Team USA. The winner of Thursday's match advances to the semifinals on Saturday, maintaining a path toward the gold-medal game on Sunday.

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  • Team USA plays Hungary on Thursday at 5:30 a.m. ET in Berlin.
  • The United States finished the group phase with a 3-0 record.
  • Hungary earned its quarterfinal spot by defeating Japan 84-63 on Tuesday.
  • Jackie Young leads the U.S. in scoring with 11.3 points per game.
  • Dorka Juhász averages 15.3 points and 11 rebounds per game for Hungary.
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Dorka Juhász will face fellow UConn alums Breanna Stewart, Paige Bueckers and Napheesa Collier on Thursday.

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