Breanna Stewart sparks US to 105-64 rout of Czech Republic after a scare vs Italy

Breanna Stewart led the United States to a commanding 105-64 victory over the Czech Republic in the World Cup, scoring 19 points with seven rebounds and six assists. This win marked the U.S. team’s 33rd consecutive victory in the tournament, following a narrow 55-52 win against Italy. Stewart’s early performance helped the U.S. establish a strong lead, with the team ahead 29-15 after the first quarter and 57-33 at halftime. Napheesa Collier contributed significantly in the second quarter. The Czech Republic, playing in their first World Cup since 2014, finished winless in pool play. The U.S. will face the winner of the Hungary vs. Japan game in the quarterfinals. In other matches, China, Germany, Belgium, Puerto Rico, France, Spain, and Hungary secured victories. QUESTION: How might the U.S. team’s performance in this tournament influence young athletes’ perceptions of women’s basketball?