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The U.S. kicked off its FIBA Women’s World Cup campaign with aplomb, vanquishing China, 94-71, behind strong displays from its backcourt standouts.
Next up on the docket for Kara Lawson’s squad: a tilt against Italy, a side that the Americans dominated during qualifying.
Team USA secured a 93-59 over the Italians in Puerto Rico, racing out in front courtesy of inspired displays from Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Kahleah Copper.
Italy has emerged as one of Europe’s better international sides in recent years, earning a third-place finish in EuroBasket in 2025. The Italian roster largely consists of players who ply their trade in Europe’s top leagues, save for Cecilia Zandalasini, who has emerged as a star role player with the Valkyries.
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The Sporting News is tracking live updates from Team USA’s second group stage match against Italy. Follow below for highlights, analysis and more from the FIBA Women’s World Cup fixture.
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(Updates will start closer to the game’s 2:45 p.m. ET tip-off)
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Date: Sunday, September
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Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
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TV channel: truTV, TNT
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Team USA is competing in Group A alongside Senegal, Puerto Rico, Italy, New Zealand, and Spain. Here is their schedule for the group stage:
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Date |
Game/Result |
Time (ET) |
TV/Live stream |
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Sept. 4 |
USA 94, China 71 |
8:15 a.m. |
truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
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Sept. 6 |
USA vs. Italy |
2:45 p.m. |
truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
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Sept. 7 |
USA vs. Czechia |
2:45 p.m. |
truTV, DIRECTV, HBO Max |
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Player |
Pos. |
Team |
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Aliyah Boston |
C |
Indiana Fever |
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Paige Bueckers |
G |
Dallas Wings |
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Sonia Citron |
G |
Washington Mystics |
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Caitlin Clark |
G |
Indiana Fever |
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Napheesa Collier |
F |
Minnesota Lynx |
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Kahleah Copper |
G/F |
Phoenix Mercury |
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Chelsea Gray |
G |
Las Vegas Aces |
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Rhyne Howard |
G |
Atlanta Dream |
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Kiki Iriafen |
F |
Washington Mystics |
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Breanna Stewart |
F |
New York Liberty |
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Angel Reese |
F |
Chicago Sky |
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Jackie Young |
G |
Las Vegas Aces |
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Coach |
Position |
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Kara Lawson |
Head coach |
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Natalie Nakase |
Assistant coach |
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Nate Tibbetts |
Assistant coach |
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Stephanie White |
Assistant coach |
