The Team USA train rolls on after a dominating performance against Mexico in their fourth game of the 2025 FIBA Women's AmeriCup.
The USA won their first three games in dominating fashion, beating host nation Chile 108-47, Colombia 80-43, and Puerto Rico 80-62 to start group play 3-0.
After a day off on Tuesday, Team USA took on Mexico with a chance to end group play with a perfect 4-0 record.
Mexico was 1-2 entering the game against the United States, and was coming off a crushing 60-77 loss to Puerto Rico on July 1.
The USA got off to a hot start to begin the game, and never looked back.
USA remains undefeated 👑Who will dethrone them ? #AmeriCupW @usabasketball pic.twitter.com/PKvchgaemM
— FIBA Women's AmeriCup (@americupw) July 2, 2025
Team USA started the game strong, using an early 10-2 run to set the tone. Solid defense allowed the USA to hold a 21-10 lead after the first quarter.
The USA pounded the ball inside the paint in the second quarter and jumped out to a 20-point lead. Team USA held a commanding 43-24 lead heading into halftime.
The second half had a similar outcome as Team USA outscored Mexico 61-24 in the final two quarters to coast to a 104-48 win.
Gianna Kneepkens led Team USA with 20 points, Mikayla Blakes added 15 points and five rebounds, and Joyce Edwards added 13 points as Team USA dominated Mexico in a 36-point victory.
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke finished the game with six points and three rebounds in nearly 12 minutes.
The matchups and dates for the next round of competition will be determined following the conclusion of group play.