The USA Basketball women’s national team defeated Puerto Rico 91-48 on Thursday in San Juan for the FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament.
Like their first game against Senegal, this wasn’t really a contest. In fact, Team USA never trailed in this one. The Puerto Ricans shot 28.1 percent for the entire contest and attempted only 8 free throws. There wasn’t much to complain about for Team USA, though their three point shooting and free throw efficiency should have been better.
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forward Kiki Iriafen got the start and scored 10 points in 13 minutes for Team USA. She also shot 5-of-5 from the field. Paige Bueckers led the Americans with 16 points.
For Puerto Rico, Imani McGee-Stafford led with 14 points.
Team USA’s next game is on Saturday against Italy. Tip off is at 5 p.m. ET.
