U.S. tops Italy, pushes World Cup win streak to 32 — SkimNews
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- U.S. extended its Women's World Cup win streak to 32 games with a 55-52 victory over Italy, its narrowest margin of victory since 2006
- Italy pushed the U.S. to a single-digit final score for only the second time in 32 games, matching Australia’s 2010 performance as the closest challenger during the streak
- Jackie Young scored 10 points and hit a key layup in the final minutes, helping the U.S. overcome a 50-48 deficit with a 7-0 run
- Breanna Stewart made her first basket of the game late in the fourth quarter, part of the 7-0 U.S. surge that shifted momentum after missing her first eight shots
- Chelsea Gray sealed the win with a jumper to make it a five-point lead after the U.S. forced consecutive defensive stops in crunch time
- Matilde Villa scored late to bring Italy within three, but Cecilia Zandalasini missed a potential game-tying three-pointer at the buzzer
Why it matters: The U.S. remains undefeated in World Cup play since 2006, but this near-loss reveals rare vulnerability—Italy forced the lowest U.S. point total since 1971 and came within one possession in the final minute, challenging the dominance long assumed by Team USA.
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