USA’s Caitlin Clark Rockets to a 31-Point Performance Over Italy 92-71!
Caitlin Clark was back in action Saturday as USA basketball took on Italy in a FIBA World Cup qualifier game.
Caitlin Clark was back in action on Saturday, hitting the court again for Team USA. The former Iowa women's basketball star is competing in World Cup qualifying games. She missed most of the WNBA season due to injuries.
USA Basketball has already qualified for the World Cup, which is set for Sept. 4-13 in Berlin, Germany. However, the organization still opted to play in the qualifying tournament to get reps for younger players and try out lineups and rotations.
On Thursday, the former Hawkeye had eight points and two assists in a win over Puerto Rico. Clark and the United States took on Italy on Saturday in their third game of the competition. Check out how the superstar did in Team USA's 93-59 victory.
More: How to watch Caitlin Clark, Team USA in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Caitlin Clark stats for Team USA vs Italy In Team USA's win over Italy, Clark posted 12 points and five assists while playing 22:26 of action. She made 4-of-5 shots from the field, including 2-of-3 from long range, and she was 2-for-2 at the free-throw line. She pulled down one rebound in the win.