Caitlin Clark helps US beat China and 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu 94-61 in women's World Cup opener
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The United States women's basketball team defeated China 94-61 in their opening game of the FIBA World Cup in Berlin on Friday. Caitlin Clark led the American effort with a double-double, recording 14 points and 11 assists. The victory extends the United States' winning streak in World Cup competition to 31 games.
China was led by 17-year-old debutant Zhang Ziyu, who stands 7-foot-3 and contributed 13 points during the contest. Additional offensive support for the United States came from Rhyne Howard, who scored 14 points, and Jackie Young, who added 12 points.
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Guardian Sport (GB)Highlights the American winning streak and Zhang's debut performance.
WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US)Includes additional scoring contributions from teammates Howard and Young.