Iyana Martin sets under-21 World Cup mark with consecutive 20-point games

The streak lifted her group-stage total to 52 points.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

Iyana Martin is the first under-21 player to score 20+ points in back-to-back games at the World Cup in the 21st century Via @FIBAWWC on X

What happened: Iyana Martin earned TCL Player of the Game honors in the group-stage finale. The victory sent her side directly into the quarterfinals.

Why it matters: The 20-year-old has become a primary scoring option as the tournament shifts to elimination play. Direct advancement shortens the route to medal contention.

By the numbers: Martin scored 12 points in the opener, then 20 in each of the next two games. Her first 20-point outing also included five rebounds, four assists and three steals.

What to watch: Martin returns Thursday in the quarterfinals with a semifinal berth at stake.

Sources

@FIBAWWC 2026-09-07T18:51:23.411708+00:00

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