The United States women’s basketball team had its toughest game in almost 20 years in the FIBA World Cup, but managed to escape with a victory Sunday against Italy courtesy of a few clutch buckets and a huge defensive play late in the game by Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray.

The win secures a berth into the tournament’s quarterfinals. (RELATED: Caitlin Clark Stars In National Team Debut As US Obliterates China In Women’s World Cup Opener)

Leading the way for Team USA’s struggling offense was Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young, who scored 10 points in the........

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