The United States women’s national team advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s Basketball World Cup with a 108-56 victory over Hungary on Thursday in Germany, according to an Indiana Fever news release published by OurSports Central. Featuring Fever All-Stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston, the American squad secured a dominant quarterfinal win by shooting 59 percent from the field and limiting Hungary to 34 percent shooting.
Dominant Quarterfinal Performance in Germany
According to OurSports Central, Team USA raced out to a 36-12 lead in the first quarter, effectively ending the game as a competitive contest early. The Americans connected on 12 of 23 attempts from 3-point range, representing a 52 percent clip from beyond the arc, while forcing Hungary into 27 turnovers.
Napheesa Collier led all scorers with 19 points and added seven rebounds, according to the box score details. Rhyne Howard contributed 15 points, while Caitlin Clark, Kahleah Copper, and Jackie Young each chipped in 10 points to give the United States five players scoring in double figures.
Standout Contributions from WNBA Stars
Caitlin Clark delivered 10 points, a game-high nine assists, three rebounds, and two steals off the bench in 20 minutes and 25 seconds of action, according to OurSports Central. The team was plus-36 with Clark on the floor, marking the highest plus-minus rating of any player in the game.
Aliyah Boston added eight points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals, and a block in 16 minutes and 46 seconds of play. Boston demonstrated perimeter shooting range by hitting two of her three attempts from 3-point range.
Tournament Context and Next Opponent
The United States now advances to the semifinals in Berlin on Saturday, where they will face the winner of Thursday’s quarterfinal matchup between Australia and Spain. The Americans are guaranteed two more games in Germany, with Saturday’s semifinal winners advancing to the championship game on Sunday and the losers meeting in the third-place game.
The team’s dominant quarterfinal performance follows a narrow pool-play escape, where Italy pushed the Americans before Team USA secured a 55-52 victory. The program is pursuing a fifth consecutive title.
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