Napheesa Collier scored 19 points as the United States beat Hungary 108-56 in the Women's Basketball World Cup quarterfinals, moving the Americans within two victories of the championship. Caitlin Clark handed out nine assists in a performance that also featured contributions from Rhyne Howard and Kahleah Copper.

What happened

Collier shot 9-for-13 from the field and collected six rebounds, pairing efficient scoring with work on the boards. Howard added 15 points and four steals, giving the Americans production on both sides of the ball.

Copper contributed 10 points, including two 3-pointers, and matched Collier with six rebounds. Clark's nine assists added a playmaking contribution alongside those scoring performances as the United States secured a 52-point victory and a place in the final four.

Why it matters

The victory keeps the Americans on course for the World Cup title, with two wins now separating them from the championship. Advancing from the quarterfinals also puts a guaranteed medal within reach: a semifinal victory would secure at least silver.

For Hungary, the defeat ends its tournament run in the quarterfinals. The result sends the United States forward while closing Hungary's opportunity to contend for the title.

By the numbers

Collier and Howard combined to shoot 70% from the field, making efficiency a defining feature of their combined contribution. Their 34 points accounted for a substantial portion of the American offense, with Collier supplying 19 and Howard adding 15.

Together with Clark and Copper, they supplied exactly half of the United States' scoring: 54 of its 108 points. The other half came from the rest of the American team, spreading the scoring contribution beyond those four players.

Their contributions extended beyond points, too. Clark recorded nine assists, Howard had four steals, and Collier and Copper each finished with six rebounds.

What to watch next

The Americans next turn to the semifinals, where the stakes shift from reaching the final four to securing a place in the championship game. One more victory would guarantee at least a silver medal and leave the United States one win from the title.