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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Caitlin Clark made a triumphant
return from an injury in her U.S. senior national team debut,
finishing with 17 points and 12 assists as the Americans beat
Senegal 110-46 on Wednesday in the FIBA Women’s World Cup
qualifying tournament.
Clark sustained a right groin injury in a WNBA game for the
Indiana Fever in July and hadn't played since then. The former
Iowa star averaged 16.5 points, 8.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds in
just 13 games in her short second season after starting her pro
career by being named rookie of the year.
She was back in rhythm Wednesday, helping the Americans shoot
58.7% from the field and 54.8% from 3-point range. The United
States took control with an early 15-0 run and led 59-19 at
halftime.
Rhyne Howard led the way with 21 points as a reserve.
It was coach Kara Lawson's first win as the U.S. coach. She'll
go for her second on Thursday night against host Puerto Rico.
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