U.S. Women’s Basketball Survives Thriller | Dallas News

The U.S. women’s basketball team survived a heart-pounding 55-52 thriller against Italy, their tightest win in nearly two decades — and it wasn’t pretty. Struggling offensively and missing key shots, they pulled off the victory thanks to clutch plays from Breanna Stewart and Chelsea Gray, with Coach Kara Lawson admitting they played without their usual “fastball.” Italy, making their first World Cup appearance since 1994, fought hard, even taking the lead in the third quarter. The U.S. rallied in the final minutes with a seven-point run, sealing the win at the buzzer as Italy’s last shot fell short. This nail-biter signals a new era: the global competition is heating up, and the Americans are no longer guaranteed an easy ride. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a880903ee454b37e