US escapes gritty Italy, 55-52
The U.S. women's basketball team defeated Italy 55-52 in a Women's World Cup game. Jackie Young scored 10 points in the victory. The win was described as the U.S. team's toughest challenge in the tournament in around two decades.
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3 sourcesItaly gives US a scare and China edges Czech Republic in women’s FIBA World Cup
A gritty late surge lifts the US past Italy 55-52 in its toughest World Cup test in years
Jackie Young leads gritty US escape in tight women’s basketball World Cup win over Italy
Jackie Young leads a gritty US escape in a tight 55-52 women's World Cup win over Italy
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1 articleUS overcome poor shooting and Italy’s eye-poke claims in edgy Fiba World Cup win
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