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Jackie Young leads a gritty US escape in a tight 55-52 women's World Cup win over Italy
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· September 6, 2026
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Key points The team's point total was the lowest in a preliminary-round game in over 50 years. The current team has continued this trend, with a notable performance from Jackie Young, who scored 10 points.
A close game saw the US team emerge victorious with a 55-52 win. The team's point total was the lowest in a preliminary-round game in over 50 years. At one point, the US trailed by two points, but a strong finish secured the win.
The US has a long streak of wins in the World Cup, with its last loss coming against Russia. The current team has continued this trend, with a notable performance from Jackie Young, who scored 10 points. Further details of the game are available, including the struggles of some team members to score early on.
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Category: News Published: September 6, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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