USA Wins FIBA Women’s World Cup, Defeats France 97-79
The United States Women's National Basketball Team successfully defended their title at the FIBA Women’s World Cup by defeating France 97-79 in the final held on Sunday. France started strong, applying pressure on the defending champions in the early stages.
However, the United States gradually found their rhythm and took control of the game. Breanna Stewart was the standout player for the Americans, scoring 22 points and grabbing nine rebounds.
Jackie Young contributed 18 points, while Kahleah Copper and Caitlin Clark added 15 and 12 points, respectively. For France, Dominique Malonga was the top scorer with 21 points, and Gabby Williams scored 20 points.
The United States increased their dominance after halftime, showcasing superior rebounding and offensive efficiency, which allowed them to pull away from France. Despite France's efforts to stay competitive, the Americans maintained their composure in the final moments, securing another World Cup victory and reinforcing their dominance in women’s international basketball.
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