USA sweeps FIBA Women’s World Cup group with win over Czechia: Highlights

Team USA head coach Kara Lawson questioned her team's energy after a narrow win over Italy, which Lawson called their "worst offensive game" of the FIBA Women’s World Cup. But the Americans answered back with their largest victory yet.

The Americans improved to 3-0 at the World Cup, completing a sweep of Group D with a 105-64 rout of Czechia in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, Sept. 7. The 41-point victory is the USA's 33rd consecutive World Cup win, a streak that dates back to 2006.

Breanna Stewart led the way with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists in 17 minutes. Stewart was one of six Americans to reach double-digits, including Angel Reese (13 pts), Napheesa Collier (12), Jackie Young (12), Paige Bueckers (10) and Sonia Citron (10).

"I wanted to come out and really lead this team in a number of ways," said Stewart. "Obviously, last night (against Italy) was a close one. A great test for us. Italy is a tough opponent, but wanted to make sure that today we really took things into our own hands and really lead by example here."

After shooting a dismal 28.6% from the field and 1-of-12 from the 3-point line against…

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