The USA women’s basketball team put together a dominant performance in Berlin at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, obliterating Hungary with a 108-56 win in the quarterfinal round.
The massive victory marks the eleventh consecutive semifinal appearance for the defending champions and extends their streak to an astonishing 70 consecutive major international games.
The Americans exploded out of the gate, taking a 36-12 first quarter advantage and broke the USA’s highest first half scoring record with a 59-30 lead into halftime.
Napheesa Collier proved the spark that ignited the USA’s stellar offense, scoring 19 points in just 15 minutes to go along with six rebounds.
This game displayed the unbelievable depth of the American squad, with all 12 players logging at least ten minutes of game time and getting into the scorebook.
Shooting guard Rhyne Howard provided another scoring punch as she poured in 15 points and four steals on the defensive end, while playmaker Caitlin Clark dished out 10 points with 9 assists.
Kahleah Copper and Jackie Young put up 10 points as well to complete a deep lineup that also hit 12 three-point field goals and shot nearly 60% from the field.
Beyond the USA’s shooting acumen beyond the arc, the team imposed its will defensively throughout the game with non-stop activity and intense pressure. The team that Kara Lawson has orchestrated dished out 31 assists for 40 made field goals, creating fast-break opportunities from numerous turnovers forced.
The USA finished with 17 steals and limited the Hungarian production in the paint due to tough defense in the middle, while Dorka Juhasz was held to two points on 1 of 12 shooting.
Hungary’s Reka Lelik topped all of Hungary with 12 points while Agnes Torok tacked on 11 points, however the team was just too small and fast for the United States transition offense.
By tying the program’s best single point total in any World Cup knockout round game, the United States proved that they are entering the final stretch of the tournament in tip top shape.
Awaiting them in the semifinal round will be the victor of Australia and Spain. With supreme confidence in the lineup’s depth, fluid play, and overpowering defense, the USA has their sights set on another international crown as the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup winds down.
