Julie Allemand breaks World Cup assist record in Belgium’s 80-68 win over Australia
Julie Allemand has broken the World Cup assist record with an impressive 111 assists, surpassing Laia Palau of Spain's previous mark of 108 in Belgium's 80-68 victory over Australia. This achievement occurred in the first half of the game, when Allemand helped Emma Meesseman score with two free throws with just 1:58 remaining in the half.
With 24 assists in the first three games, Allemand started the tournament with 87 assists and has already surpassed the numbers of Dawn Staley and Sue Bird in this tournament. Belgium coach Mike Thibault expressed pride in his team's unselfish play style, while his player Allemand emphasized the honor of having contributed to the team's success.
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