Breanna Stewart Admits Italy ‘Mucked Up’ Team USA’s Game in Tense FIBA World Cup Victory
Team USA survived a major scare from Italy in the FIBA Women’s World Cup, winning 55-52 in a game marked by Italy’s tenacious defense. Breanna Stewart admitted Italy disrupted their offensive flow, but praised her team’s resilience in securing the victory.
The win was Team USA’s lowest scoring output since 1971 and closest margin of victory since 1979, highlighting Italy’s strong performance.