** USA defeated France 97-79 in Berlin to extend their record to 12 world titles.

The Women’s Basketball World Championship final pitted the United States of America against France. The favorites, despite trailing by 14 points in the second quarter, managed to win the game, 97-79.

The game’s top scorer was Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu’s teammate at New York Liberty, who scored 22 points (7/10 FG, 0/0 3PT). Jackie Young also stood out for the USA, with 18 points (7/14 FG, 4/7 3PT), five rebounds, and four assists. Dominique Malonga scored 21 points for France (8/12 FG, 1/1 3PT), while Gabby Williams scored 20 points (6/16 FG, 4/8 3PT).