On Wednesday, the USA U19 women’s basketball team demonstrated their unmatched prowess at the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup, defeating China with an impressive score of 122-57. The victory in Brno, Czechia, not only marked their 25th consecutive win in U19 World Cup history but also secured their place in the quarterfinals.
Key Highlights from the Matches
- Offensive Dominance: The USA team scored 122 points, achieving the 100-point mark for the third time in just four games. With an overall average of 112.3 points per game, the Americans lead the tournament in scoring. They have also recorded three of the top ten highest single-game totals in U19 World Cup history.
- Strong Defensive Performance: While the Americans allowed their highest point total of the tournament thus far, their defensive strategy remained effective. They currently lead all teams in points allowed per game, averaging a mere 49.8, and excel in points off turnovers with an average of 41.3 points.
- Sienna Betts Shines Again: Sienna Betts continued her impressive streak, achieving her third consecutive double-double by scoring 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, six of which were offensive. She was among six teammates who scored in double figures during this match.
- Historic Records: Following this win, the USA’s all-time record in U19 World Cup play improved to 104-13, while also extending their winning streak to 25 games. This ties the previous record established between 2011 and 2017. The USA remains undefeated against China in U19 matches, with a record of 9-0.
Looking Ahead
With a flawless record of 4-0 in the tournament so far, Team USA will advance to face either the host nation, Czechia, or France in the quarterfinals on Friday. A victory in this next match would place them just two games away from clinching another U19 World Cup title and could potentially lead to the establishment of a new all-time winning streak.
