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U.S. Women’s Team Survives Thriller vs Italy | WNBA News
The U.S. women’s basketball team edged out Italy 55-52 in a gritty, low-scoring thriller — their narrowest World Cup win since 1967. Despite playing below their best, they pulled off the victory thanks to clutch plays from Chelsea Gray and Breanna Stewart’s late-game heroics, extending their historic 32-game winning streak dating back to 2006. Italy’s fierce defense forced turnovers and kept pace, even leading in the third quarter, proving the global game is catching up fast. For Italy, it was a monumental statement — their first World Cup appearance since 1994 — and their coach’s emotional…
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