On Monday, Wilson scored 20 points and Brionna Jones scored 24 to help the United States defeat South Korea 145-69. Brazil's 1990 record of 143 points was broken by the Americans thanks to Shakira Austin's layup with 9 seconds left.
With 12 WNBA stars on the roster, the United States consistently boasts the most talented and deepest roster of any World Cup participant. But throughout their illustrious World Cup history, the Americans had never come near to that level of offensive performance. 119 points against China in 2006 and Angola in 2014 stood as the previous team record. The scoring margin was greater than the 75-point victory over Angola in 2014 and also the largest in American history.
The victory was also the 26th straight for the Americans in World Cup competition; their last loss came in the 2006 semifinals against Russia. From 1994 to 2006, the U.S. also won 26 straight games. From 1959 until 1986, the Soviet Union won the World Cup 56 times in a row, setting the record.
Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Diana Taurasi have continued what Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, and Sylvia Fowles started. a tradition of greatness that doesn't seem to be coming to an end any time soon.
The victory was also the 26th straight for the Americans in World Cup competition; their last loss came in the 2006 semifinals against Russia. From 1994 to 2006, the U.S. also won 26 straight games. From 1959 until 1986, the Soviet Union won the World Cup 56 times in a row, setting the record.
Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Diana Taurasi have continued what Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, and Sylvia Fowles started. a tradition of greatness that doesn't seem to be coming to an end any time soon.
How many records the Americans could break was the only thing keeping the second half exciting. With 6:15 remaining in the game, Sabrina Ionescu's 3-pointer helped them break their own scoring record. They continued to score, with Austin's layup serving as the game's winning basket.
The 62 field goals made, the 36 assists, and the 94 points in the paint on Monday all set records.
According to U.S. coach Cheryl Reeve, "Our size was a concern for them and I believed we shared the ball."
The Americans had their first day off of 사설토토 the tournament on Sunday, so they were well rested for the game.
South Korea (1-3) can still make the quarterfinals despite the drubbing if they defeat Puerto Rico on Tuesday.