USA advances to Fiba World Cup semifinals after defeating Hungary
USA Today • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:25 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
The USA basketball team reached the Fiba World Cup semifinals on Thursday after a 108-56 victory against Hungary. Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark both played in the game, marking a significant on-court partnership that follows public discourse regarding their perceived rivalry. During the match, the two players displayed active coordination, including a pick-and-roll play at the end of the first quarter that resulted in a basket by Reese. Clark also received an assist from Reese on a fastbreak layup during the contest. This performance occurred amid ongoing discussions about their professional relationship throughout the current WNBA season. The United States now moves forward in the tournament bracket following the decisive win.
- •USA defeated Hungary 108-56 in the Fiba World Cup quarter-finals.
- •Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark contributed to the win with shared plays.
- •The pair executed a first-quarter pick-and-roll resulting in a Reese layup.
- •Reese provided an assist to Clark for a fastbreak layup later in the game.
- 12:47 PMUSA Today — Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark connection tops USA vs Hungary winners and losers - USA Today
- 12:25 PMThe Guardian Sport — Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark celebrate their ‘chemistry’ as USA advance to Fiba World Cup semis
"Fiba World Cup: USA 108-56 Hungary Reese and Clark have been portrayed as fierce rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’ s interactions are a subplot of the women’s Fiba World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided United States. Clark and Reese have shown their relationship on the court is thriving, and they both excelled in USA’s 108-56 quarter-final win over Hungary on Thursday. In Thursday’s game, the growing chemistry showed. The pair had a nifty pick-and-roll to end the first quarter that ended with a layup by Reese. The Atlanta Dream forward returned the favor hitting Clark on a fastbreak for an easy lay-up later in the game. Continue reading...
"The college rivals-turned-teammates were a two-woman show. Clark and Reese helped the USA breeze into the FIBA Women's World Cup semifinals.
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External links- USA TodaySep 10, 2026, 12:47 PMAngel Reese-Caitlin Clark connection tops USA vs Hungary winners and losers - USA Today
The college rivals-turned-teammates were a two-woman show. Clark and Reese helped the USA breeze into the FIBA Women's World Cup semifinals.
- The Guardian SportSep 10, 2026, 12:25 PMAngel Reese and Caitlin Clark celebrate their ‘chemistry’ as USA advance to Fiba World Cup semis
Fiba World Cup: USA 108-56 Hungary Reese and Clark have been portrayed as fierce rivals Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’ s interactions are a subplot of the women’s Fiba World Cup, the WNBA season and if you spend enough time on social media, a divided United States. Clark and Reese have shown their relationship on the court is thriving, and they both excelled in USA’s 108-56 quarter-final win over Hungary on Thursday. In Thursday’s game, the growing chemistry showed. The pair had a nifty pick-and-roll to end the first quarter that ended with a layup by Reese. The Atlanta Dream forward returned the favor hitting Clark on a fastbreak for an easy lay-up later in the game. Continue reading...
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