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Caitlin Clark Helps US Beat China and 7-Foot-3 Zhang Ziyu 94-61 in Women's World Cup Opener
Team USA opened the 2026 FIBA World Cup with Napheesa Collier, Kahleah Copper and Breanna Stewart in the starting five, leaving Caitlin Clark on the bench.
- On Friday, Team USA opened its 2026 FIBA World Cup campaign in Berlin against China, defeating the team 94-61 with Caitlin Clark starting on the bench.
- Fans and commentators expressed outrage over the decision to bench Clark, who ranks third in WNBA scoring and second in assists, questioning the rationale behind the lineup choice.
- The trio of Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese sparked a 17-5 run in the third quarter after China got within 53-37, helping the United States pull away decisively.
- Despite the presence of 19-year-old Zhang Ziyu, China struggled against United States defensive pressure; the Americans double-teamed the Chinese center throughout the match, limiting interior scoring opportunities.
- The United States faces Italy on Saturday in its next pool game, while China prepares for a Czech Republic matchup the same day as both teams continue their tournament progression.
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Caitlin Clark helps US beat China and 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu 94-61 in women's World Cup opener
Caitlin Clark had 14 points and 11 assists to help the United States beat China, which was led by 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu, 94-61 in its women’s basketball World Cup opener. Rhyne Howard also scored 14 points and Jackie Young added…
WNBA Fans Livid With Team USA Coach Over Her Caitlin Clark Decision in World Cup Opener vs. China
Team USA faced China in its first group stage game on Friday, Sept. 4, in Berlin. After top stars like A’ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum pulled out of the FIBA World Cup, there was hope among WNBA and Caitlin Clark fans that the Indiana Fever star would be part of the starting lineup. Unfortunately, a […]
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