Young Guns Shine in US Win | Hartford News

The US women’s basketball team crushed China 94-61 in their World Cup opener, extending their winning streak to 31 games. Rookie stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers dazzled with 14 points apiece, while Rhyne Howard and Jackie Young added firepower. Despite China’s 7’3” phenom Zhang Ziyu giving them trouble inside, the US surged ahead with a commanding 27-14 first-quarter lead and a late third-quarter run sparked by Clark, Bueckers, and Angel Reese. The crowd cheered loudly — even Caitlin took time to connect with a young fan wearing her jersey, symbolizing the next generation of hoops fandom.

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