Team USA beat Hungary 108-56 behind 19 points from Napheesa Collier and 10 points and 9 assists from Caitlin Clark to reach the World Cup semifinals.
Team USA is headed to the semifinals after defeating Hungary, continuing its dominant run while reinforcing the depth and talent shaping the future of women's basketball in the United States.
Forward Angel Reese and guard Caitlin Clark have been pitted against each other nationally since the 2023 championship matchup between LSU and Iowa. However, the two may become the faces of USA Women's Basketball.
After the Sept. 10 108-56 victory over Hungary, the future of USA Women's Basketball may lie on the shoulders of Reese and Clark. Reese spoke after the team's recent victory to the media.
"I'm sure we know each other's game like the back of each other's hand," Reese said. "So it's fun. We just keep building chemistry because we know we're going to be USA teammates for a while."
Napheesa Collier led Team USA with 19 points on 9-of-13 shooting. The U.S. led 59-30 at halftime, the highest-scoring first half in a World Cup quarterfinal, according to FIBA.
Clark finished with 10 points and 9 assists. Jackie Young and Kahleah Copper each added 10 points.
Team USA finished with 31 assists on 40 made field goals, a record for a World Cup quarterfinal. The U.S. also went 12-of-23 from 3-point range.
Hungary's Dorka Juhász, who plays for the Minnesota Lynx, entered the game averaging 15.3 points and 11 rebounds in the tournament. She finished with 2 points on 1-of-12 shooting.
Team USA's 12-Player Roster and Coaching Staff
Team USA has defeated China, Italy, Czechia, and Hungary and is headed to the semifinals against Spain.
The United States could continue its dynasty if it continues to get its core involved in every aspect of the floor.
The USA roster features forwards Aliyah Boston, Napheesa Collier, Angel Reese, Breanna Stewart, and Kiki Iriafen, along with guards Paige Bueckers, Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Sonia Citron, Rhyne Howard, Clark, and Jackie Young.
Kara Lawson is Team USA's head coach, along with assistant coaches Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts, and Stephanie White. Jose Fernandez and Tia Jackson are serving as scout coaches.
Team USA Faces Spain in Saturday's Semifinal
The U.S. will face Spain in the semifinal game that will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. ET.
The U.S. women's national basketball team has been one of the most dominant teams in international play.
Team USA has won eight consecutive Olympic gold medals and four straight World Cups. Most international teams have players who have played together dating back to their teenage years, while the U.S. has only a few weeks to practice together.
The last time Team USA lost a World Cup or Olympic game was in the 2006 World Championship semifinals against Russia. The U.S. went on to win the bronze medal.
The win over Hungary was Team USA's 34th consecutive World Cup victory dating back to 2006.
A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum Miss the World Cup
Despite playing without forward A'ja Wilson and guard Kelsey Plum, the program was able to add younger talent for the future.
USA Basketball announced on Aug. 31 that Wilson and Plum would not play in Berlin. Iriafen and Citron were added to the roster in their place.
Wilson has received a lot of criticism for not playing in this year's World Cup, but her head coach, Becky Hammon, challenged the criticism of her sitting out while dealing with back soreness.
Hammon expects Wilson back for the Aces' final four regular-season games once the WNBA resumes play on Sept. 17.
