Williams scores career-high 25 as France finishes group play 3-0

France hit a World Cup-record 22 3-pointers

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

Gabby Williams put on a show as she helped France improve to 3-0 in FIBA Women’s World Cup group play🔥 Via @NBA on X

What happened: Gabby Williams added six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 18 minutes. France beat Nigeria 111-56 in Berlin after building a 65-26 halftime lead.

Why it matters: The win moved France into the knockout bracket as a group winner. A quarterfinal victory would secure its first World Cup medal-round appearance in 73 years.

By the numbers: Williams shot 8-of-12 overall and 6-of-8 from three. France outscored Nigeria 95-39 through the first three quarters and won by 55 points.

What to watch: France plays its quarterfinal Thursday.

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