Caitlin Clark Shines as Team USA Rolls Over Senegal in FIBA World Cup Qualifier Opener

Andy Nesbitt

Caitlin Clark has 17 points and 12 assists in Team USA’s win over Senegal. / Brandon Todd /Getty Images

Team USA rolled over Senegal in their FIBA World Cup Qualifier opener, winning 110-46 on Wednesday in Puerto Rico.

More importantly, Caitlin Clark was back to looking like Caitlin Clark as she finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds in her successful debut.

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Team USA is in a six-team pool with New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Senegal, Italy and Spain and will play five games over the next week.

Rhyne Howard led all scorers with 21 points. Take a look back at all the action from Team USA dominant win.

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