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US women edge Italy 55-52 in defensive FIBA World Cup battle
The Americans survived poor shooting to clinch their 32nd straight tournament victory.
Latest update: Italy's Cecilia Zandalasini apologized after shouting at referees over an uncalled eye poke on the final shot of Italy's 55-52 loss to the United States.
The short version
- The United States defeated Italy 55-52 in a tightly contested FIBA Women's World Cup matchup.[Associated Press · The Guardian]
- The U.S. shot 16 of 56 from the field and scored its lowest preliminary-round point total since 1971.[Associated Press · The Guardian]
- The victory extended the Americans' tournament winning streak to 32 games dating back to 2006.[Associated Press]
- Italy's Cecilia Zandalasini claimed she was poked in the eye on a missed game-tying attempt and later apologized for shouting at officials.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- The United States defeated Italy 55-52 in the FIBA Women's World Cup.[Associated Press · The Guardian]
- The U.S. has won 32 consecutive World Cup games dating back to the 2006 semifinals against Russia.[Associated Press]
- The 55 points scored by the U.S. was the team's lowest total in a preliminary-round game since 1971.[Associated Press]
- The Americans made 16 of 56 shots from the field and 1 of 12 from 3-point range.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Italy's Cecilia Zandalasini argued she was poked in the eye on the final shot, though no foul was called.[The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Jackie Young leads a gritty US escape in a tight 55-52 women’s World Cup win over ItalyAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press
- US overcome poor shooting and Italy’s eye-poke claims in edgy Fiba World Cup winThe Guardian - US