Team USA survived its toughest test in the women's basketball World Cup in two decades with a 55-52 victory over Italy on Sunday in Berlin, pushing its winning streak to 32 games. The Americans led 23-8 early but Italy switched to a 2-3 zone defense, closing the half down 30-24 and taking a 35-32 lead in the third quarter. Breanna Stewart missed her first eight shots before scoring late, while Jackie Young led the struggling offense with 10 points.

Chelsea Gray's offensive foul draw and late charge provided crucial momentum. Italy's Matilde Villa and Cecilia Zandalasini kept the game close, but Zandalasini's off-buzzer 3-pointer sealed the win for the U.S. (2-0). The victory advances Team USA ahead of its final game against the Czech Republic.

China beat the Czech Republic in overtime on Sunday, with Han Xu scoring 22 points. Italy (1-1) faces China on Monday in Group D. Zandalasini apologized for her buzzer reaction toward an official.