USA retain FIBA Women’s World Cup
The United States retained their Women’s Basketball World Cup title after defeating France 97-79 in the final on Sunday, underlining their dominance. Read More: https://punchng.com/usa-retain-fiba-womens-world-cup/
The United States successfully defended their Women’s Basketball World Cup title on Sunday, defeating France 97-79 in the final. The Americans overcame an early surge from France, who dominated the first few minutes but gradually lost their edge. Breanna Stewart was the standout performer for the champions, netting 22 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Jackie Young added 18 points to the American tally. For France, Dominique Malonga led the team with 21 points, while Gabby Williams contributed 20.
The United States gained control after the break, taking advantage of their rebounding and offensive efficiency to pull away from their European opponents. Despite France's strong effort, the Americans remained composed in the closing stages to secure another World Cup victory. This triumph further highlighted the United States' dominance in women's international basketball, marking their successful defense of a title they had won in the previous edition.
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