NewzThe United States women’s basketball team successfully defended their FIBA World Cup title on Sunday, defeating France 97-79. Despite falling behind by 14 points during the first half, the American squad staged a significant comeback to secure the victory. The match served as a rematch of the 2024 Olympic final, with the United States again emerging as the winners.
Key individual performances included Breanna Stewart, who led the scoring with 22 points, and Caitlin Clark, who contributed 12 points to the effort. The win reaffirms the United States' position as the reigning world champions following their recovery from the early deficit.
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