Team USA Sets Record with 108-56 World Cup Quarter Win

Team USA turned their Thursday morning quarter-final into a history-making celebration, crushing Hungary 108-56 at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin. The win marks their 70th straight victory in major international competition and sets a new points record for any Women's World Cup quarter-final.

The American squad shattered the previous record of 106 points, set 16 years ago, while becoming the first team ever to rack up more than 30 assists in a quarter-final game. They finished with 31 assists, a testament to their unselfish play and team chemistry.

Napheesa Collier led the scoring charge with 19 points, but the real story was the collective effort. All 12 players contributed points, marking only the fifth time in Women's World Cup quarter-final history that an entire roster has scored.

Caitlin Clark put on a playmaking clinic with 10 points and nine assists, while Rhyne Howard added 15 points and Kahleah Copper chipped in 10. Jackie Young continued her standout tournament performance, becoming the only USA player to score double digits in all four games so far.

The Americans caught fire from beyond the arc, hitting 52 percent of their three-point shots after struggling at 29 percent through pool play. Their 12 three-pointers tied the all-time World Cup record first set in 2002.

By halftime, USA had already built the biggest half-time margin in Women's World Cup quarter-final history, leading by 26 points. Breanna Stewart, who joked about the early tip-off time saying "After breakfast, let's get it going," set the tone from the opening minutes.

Why This Inspires

This performance shows what's possible when talent meets teamwork. In an era where individual statistics often dominate sports headlines, Team USA reminded us that basketball at its best is a collective art form.

Their 70-game winning streak represents years of excellence, but Thursday's game highlighted something deeper: a commitment to lifting each other up. When all 12 players score, it means stars are passing instead of forcing shots, and role players are getting meaningful opportunities to shine.

"There's nothing like winning," Copper told reporters. "When that ball's moving, we want to get the best possible shot. We want to make sure everybody gets involved."

Team USA now advances to Saturday's semi-final, where they'll face either Spain or Australia with momentum and confidence on their side.