Team USA Beats Spain 76-66 to Reach World Cup Final as 18-8 Fourth Quarter Decides
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 12
Team USA Beats Spain 76-66 to Reach World Cup Final as 18-8 Fourth Quarter Decides
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 12
Summary
An 18-8 fourth quarter carried Team USA past a 58-58 tie after three periods, sending the Americans into Sunday’s FIBA Women’s World Cup final.
Breanna Stewart scored 16 points with 6 rebounds, Jackie Young added 12 and scored 6 late, and Kahleah Copper finished with 13 as the U.S. finally created separation.
Spain kept the semifinal tight despite a 39-36 halftime deficit, getting 17 points each from Maria Conde and Iyana Martín before managing only 8 points in the final quarter.
Team USA advanced despite uneven offense—40% shooting, 3-for-18 from three, 15 turnovers and just 9 assists—while Caitlin Clark had 1 point off the bench.
The win extends the Americans’ World Cup streak to 35 games and sets up a final against France as they chase a fifth straight title.