Caitlin Clark was back in action Sunday as USA basketball took on New Zealand in a FIBA World Cup qualifier game.

Rhyne Howard had 18 points on six threes to lead the USA. She added three steals, two assists and two rebounds. Caitlin Clark, who started and played 23 minutes, scored 14 points but was 2-of-7 from behind the arc. She added six assists and two steals. Monique Billings and Kelsey Plum chipped in 10 points each.

Caitlin Clark and Team USA remained perfect on Sunday afternoon, moving to 4-0 at the 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament after a 101-46 win over Sharne Robati and New Zealand. Now, the United States will turn its attention to the final game of the qualifying tournament,

Clark returned to the floor with 4:43 remaining in the second quarter -- and the US on an extended 33-6 scoring run. Upon returning, she shot long on a 3-pointer and spent several possessions playing off-ball as she shared the court with Plum and Bueckers -- whom she set up for a 3 with 1:20 left in the half.

The United States women’s basketball team will face off against New Zealand in the fourth game of the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament. The U.S. women’s roster will feature several returning WNBA standouts from the 2022 FIBA World Cup championship team,

Facing off against the reigning world champions is intimidating for any squad. But the New Zealand Tall Ferns had a simple rule heading into their clash with Team USA: no fangirling.