What happened: Cecilia Zandalasini reached a game-high 14 points as play continued in the fourth quarter. Earlier, Zandalasini powered a 14-3 second-quarter run that cut the deficit to eight.
Why it matters: The narrow margin made every late possession consequential in World Cup group play. Her scoring sustained an upset opportunity against a side that won its opener by 33 points.
By the numbers: Zandalasini scored 19 points in her tournament opener and had 14 in this game, giving her 33 points across the two contests at that stage.
What to watch: The final possessions will determine the result and its group-stage implications. Zandalasini's final scoring total also remains in play.