Caitlin Clark struggles as USA beats Italy 55-52 in World Cup group game
Caitlin Clark scored one point on 0-of-6 shooting as the United States edged Italy 55-52, marking the team's lowest scoring output at the tournament.
The United States defeated Italy 55-52 on Sunday in the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, but star guard Caitlin Clark managed only one point on a 0-of-6 shooting night, adding four rebounds, one assist and one steal. The performance followed Clark's record-setting effort in the tournament opener. Overall, the U.S. team shot 28.6 percent and recorded 14 turnovers against 11 assists, its lowest scoring total at a World Cup since 1971. The absence of four-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson was noted as a factor in the team's interior play. The United States has already secured a quarter-final berth by winning Group D and will face Czechia in its final group game on Monday. Coach Kara Lawson may rest regular starters ahead of the knockout round, which could increase playing time for Clark and other less experienced players.