U.S. cruises past Czechia to close out pool play — SkimNews
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- Breanna Stewart scored 19 points with 11 in the first quarter, shooting 8-of-11 from the field with 7 rebounds and 6 assists in just 17 minutes of action.
- Napheesa Collier added 12 points, scoring seven in the second quarter as the U.S. jumped to a 29-15 first-quarter lead and led 57-33 at halftime.
- The U.S. extended its World Cup winning streak to 33 consecutive games, a run dating back to a semifinal loss to Russia in the 2006 World Cup.
- Stewart bounced back from missing her first eight shots against Italy in Sunday's 55-52 win, telling reporters she "just wanted to be better" and lead by example.
- Czechia finished pool play winless in its first World Cup since 2014; the Czechs won the silver medal when they hosted the event in 2010.
- The U.S. advances to Thursday's quarterfinal against the winner of Tuesday's Hungary vs. Japan game.
Why it matters: The U.S. recovered from its worst offensive showing in 50 years (55 points vs. Italy) with a dominant 41-point rout, restoring confidence before the knockout stage. With Stewart's shot back on track and the 33-game tournament streak intact, the Americans' path to the medal round remains intact against the Hungary-Japan winner.
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