United States sets World Cup scoring record: 145 points

The United States is advancing steadily through the Women's Basketball World Cup being held these days in Australia.

Thomas Osborne
Thomas Osborne
26 September 2022 Monday 15:31
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United States sets World Cup scoring record: 145 points

The United States is advancing steadily through the Women's Basketball World Cup being held these days in Australia. The defending champion was on display again on Monday, this time with an all-time scoring record. The Americans scored 145 points against South Korea in the fourth match corresponding to group A, with a difference of 76 points (145-69).

In Sydney, Brionna Jones and A'ja Wilson led the scoring, with 24 and 20 points respectively. Six other players reached double figures: Kelsey Plum (19), Breanna Stewart (18), Betnijah Laney (13), Kahleah Copper (11), Shakira Austin (16) and Alyssa Thomas (10).

It had been 32 years since any women's team had been able to break the record belonging to the Brazilian team, when in 1990 they beat Malaysia scoring 143 points. The United States' previous highest score at the World Cup was 119, which they achieved twice.

"It was huge," Wilson said. "I think we all score and that's the beauty of it. It comes from everyone, from one to 12. It involves us all. I wouldn't have thought I'd be part of a team that could score that crazy 145 points."

The United States have secured qualification for the World Cup quarter-finals after winning all four of their group matches so far, and will be looking to win an 11th title to further their legend. A tournament that does not have the presence of Spain when they finished seventh in last year's Eurobasket played in Valencia.