Huskies’ 2012 recruit Breanna Stewart had a game-high 13 points, seven rebounds and four blocks to lead the U.S. to a 70-45 victory over France today in its opening game at the inaugural FIBA U-17 World Championship in Rodez, France.
Fellow UConn recruit and rising senior Elizabeth Williams added 12 points, 11 rebounds and three steals. Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, who has orally committed to play for the Huskies, finished with 10 points and five rebounds, while 2011 recruit Betnijah Laney had 10 points, three rebounds and two steals.
The U.S will continue preliminary round play Saturday against Russia at 11:30 a.m.
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