UConn recruit Elizabeth Williams, who is considered the top player in the Class of 2011, had 20 points,14 rebounds and two blocks to lead the U.S. to an 82-38 victory over Russia today in a preliminary round game at the FIBA U-17 World Championship in Rodez, France.
Breanna Stewart, another UConn recruit who is considered to be the top player in the Class of 2012, finished with 12 points and nine rebounds. Morgan Tuck added seven points and six rebounds. Imani Stafford had six points and seven rebounds. Tuck and Stafford are 2012 targets of the Huskies.
Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, a rising senior who has orally committed to play for UConn, contributed three points, four rebounds and four steals.
The U.S. (2-0), who outscored Russia 54-6 in the paint, will continue preliminary round play against Canada Sunday at 9 a.m.
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