Clark was electric in her debut, tallying a double-double with 17 points and 12 assists in 19 minutes of action. Her first points in eight months came with 1 minute, 22 seconds remaining in the first quarter. The Indiana Fever guard sank a triple to get on the board.
“Different than a WNBA game, but for myself, it’s a nice way to ease back into it, and I felt like I was effective when I was out there,’ Clark said. ‘But more than anything, just makes me happy that I’m super sweaty right now and I got to play.”
Newcomers Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Rae Burrell, Monique Billings and Kiki Iriafen also had solid debuts in their first action as members of the Team USA senior Team. Bueckers finished with nine points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal in 14 minutes of action. Reese added six points, eight rebounds and an assist during 17 minutes of play.
Clark & Co. were part of a much larger dominant showing from the U.S., which included four players in double figures. Rhyne Howard led the way with a staggering six triples on Wednesday, finishing with 21 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal. The U.S. completed its matchup against Senegal, shooting 50% from the field and 54% from deep.
‘The ball is always going to find the right shot,’ Howard said. ‘Us being able to come out and, not having that much time with each other, and be able to move it around, it was good.
‘I hit shots, they kept finding me, shooters shot.
Caitlin Clark final stats
Clark had a double-double is her first game since July 15. She played 19 minutes. Not too shabby for someone trying to shake the rust off.
Caitlin Clark notches a double-double against Senegal
Of course, Caitlin Clark has a double-double against Senegal. Of course, she does. At the 3:58 mark of the fourth quarter, Clark splashed a triple to get up to 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Rae Burrell makes Team USA women’s basketball debut
Burell was the last newcomer of Team USA to take the court against Senegal, but she came in and immediately made an impact. Burrell checked in at the start of the fourth quarter, and at the 8:38 mark, she found Kiki Iriafen for an easy assist and score right under the basket. At the 5:16 mark, she scored her first points.
Third quarter: USA 82, Senegal 36
The U.S. has a comfortable 46-point lead at the end of three quarters as it shoots over 60% from the field. Every player who has played has scored. Rhyne Howard leads the field with 18 points, including five 3-pointers, and Kahleah Copper and Monique Billings added 10 points. Caitlin Clark has 12 assists to go along with her eight points.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese team up for quick points
Caitlin Clark is making light work of Senegal as she found Angel Reese for an easy two points at the 3:32 mark of the third quarter. The assist was Clark’s ninth of the day.
Senegal coach ejected from the match versus Team USA
Senegal coach Cheikh Sarr was not very happy over what he felt was a non-call on USA’s Rhyne Howard after she made contact with Victorine Thiaw during a steal. At the 7:13 mark of the third, Sarr seemingly said something animated to nearby officials, warranting back-to-back technical fouls on the coach and an ejection.
Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and more make Team USA debuts
On Wednesday, newcomers Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Monique Billings and Kiki Iriafen had all logged minutes by halftime. Rae Burrell, who is also making her debut, was still awaiting action at the break.
Here’s how the newbies of Team USA fared in early action against Senegal:
- Caitlin Clark (10:23) – 8 points, 8 assists
- Monique Billings (10:23) – 6 points, 2 rebounds
- Kiki Iriafen (10:23) – 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal
- Angel Reese (9:37) – 2 points, 4 rebounds
- Pauge Bucekers (5:04) – 2 points, 2 rebounds
Halftime: USA 59, Senegal 19
The U.S. women are overwhelming Senegal in all aspects and hold a commanding 59-19 lead at the half. Clark came off the bench to record 8 points and 8 assists before the break, while Rhyne Howard leads all scorers with 15 points. With USA seemingly able to dictate whatever it wants, Clark efficiently facilitated, drawing praise from the commentators for her connection with Howard.
First quarter: USA 28, Senegal 11
After one quarter of play, it’s the USA out in front as the team made a huge push with contributions from Kahleah Copper, Chelsea Gray, Caitlin Clark and Jackie Young.
Caitlin Clark’s debut shot for Team USA is a 3-pointer
At the 1:22 mark of the first quarter, Caitlin Clark drained her first points in a Team USA uniform. Unsurprisingly, it was a 3-pointer, which bounced on the rim and in. It was Clark’s first points since July of last year.
Caitlin Clark checks in for Team USA
At the 5:16 mark of the first quarter, Caitlin Clark made her Team USA Basketball debut. Clark checked in with Kelsey Plum, Rhyne Howard, Kiki Iriafen, and Monique Billings. She immediately passed the ball to Billings for an assist and score, adding to the U.S.’ lead.
Team USA got out to an 11-1 run against Senegal
The U.S. women’s basketball team is off to a hot start on Tuesday. At the 5:27 mark of the first quarter, it’s 13-1, Team USA, over Senegal. Kahleah Copper leads all scorers with six points.
Caitlin Clark is coming off the bench for Team USA
As expected, Caitlin Clark did not start in her Team USA debut.
Here’s who Team USA started for its matchup against Senegal:
- 7 Kahleah Copper | G 6-0
- 8 Cheslea Gray | G 5-10
- 6 Dearica Hamby | F 6-0
- 9 Angel Reese | F 6-2
- 13 Jackie Young |G 6-0
It’s almost time for Caitlin Clark to make her Team USA debut
Here’s Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark flashing a peace sign as she warms up for Wednesday’s matchup against Senegal.
Team USA is ready to play
Team USA Women’s basketball has arrived to play its matchup against Senegal at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot.
How much will Caitlin Clark play for Team USA?
After not playing basketball for eight months, how much will Caitlin Clark play with Team USA?
Realistically, fans shouldn’t expect Clark to play big minutes as part of Team USA’s FIBA World Cup Qualifying roster. USA Basketball coach Kara Lawson and her staff will figure out which lineups work best. Additionally, two other point guards, veteran Chelsea Gray and fellow newcomer Paige Bueckers, are on the roster and will also see minutes.
“This is a different stage,” Clark said. “You’re not going to come out here and be the star player. That’s not how it’s going to be for USA Basketball. You’re going to find a way to help the team win. You’re going to find a way to compete to the best of your ability.”
How to watch Team USA: Schedule
All times Eastern
Team USA Women’s World Cup Qualifying 2026 – Team Roster
Below are the players selected to represent the U.S. at the upcoming FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Monique Billings
- Paige Bueckers
- Rae Burrell
- Caitlin Clark
- Kahleah Copper
- Chelsea Gray
- Dearica Hamby
- Rhyne Howard
- Kiki Iriafen
- Kelsey Plum
- Angel Reese
- Jackie Young
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What time is Team USA women’s basketball vs Senegal?
The Team USA women’s basketball game is at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Team USA women’s basketball vs Senegal: TV/streaming
- Date: Wednesday, March 11
- Time: 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT)
- TV: TNT/truTV
- Stream: Sling TV
