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Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup

Stewart scored 11 early points as the Americans rebounded from a rare offensive slump and kept their bid for a fifth straight title alive.

  • On Monday, Breanna Stewart led The Americans to a 105-64 rout of the Czech Republic in BERLIN, scoring 11 points in the first 10 minutes to set an early tone.
  • The Americans have won four straight women's FIBA World Cup championships and are pursuing a fifth consecutive title while extending a 33-game winning streak dating to a 2006 semifinal loss to Russia.
  • Stewart learned from legendary leaders Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi and now mentors fresh faces like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, reinforcing composure during tight tournament games.
  • Following the Czech Republic victory, The Americans advanced to the quarterfinal round scheduled for Thursday, where the 32-year-old Stewart will guide the team through the win-or-go-home phase.
  • USA Basketball awaits the winner of the Hungary versus Japan game on Tuesday to determine Thursday's quarterfinal opponent, keeping the team focused on their next challenge.
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US sweeps group at FIBA World Cup

Breanna Stewart put up 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the United States cruised past the Czech Republic 105-64 on Monday to complete a sweep of Group D at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin.

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Stewart embraces pressure on U.S. as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup

Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going. The Americans have won four straight women's FIBA World Cup championships and she's been a part of the last three.

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Brenna Stewart Assumes Pressure with the United States, Which Goes for Her Fifth Consecutive Title

BERLIN (AP) — Brenna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. women's team has to keep their streak of titles alive at the World Cup.

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Breanna Stewart and the United States Go for Their Fifth Consecutive FIBA World Cup Title

The United States has won four consecutive FIBA Women’s World Cup championships and Breanna Stewart has been part of the last three. Now, at 32, she is the leader of a group that includes many new faces.

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Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth ...

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New faces, same goal

Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going. The Americans have won four straight women’s FIBA World Cup championships and she’s been a part of the last three.…

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