Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has 8 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists as USA Basketball beats Puerto Rico 91-48 in a FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament game. The 24-year-old scored 17 points with 12 assists in the Americans’ tournament-opening win over Senegal.
Paige Bueckers scores 16 points, Kelsey Plum 12, Angel Reese 10 with 13 rebounds, and Kiki Iriafen 10 points for the USA, whose next game is Saturday, March 14, against Italy.
Caitlin Clark stats, highlights tonight for USA Basketball vs. Puerto Rico in World Cup qualifying
USA 66, Puerto Rico 33, end 3Q: Caitlin Clark hits a familiar long 3-pointer and has 8 points.
USA 46, Puerto Rico 19, halftime: Caitlin Clark gets fouled on her right hand while shooting a 3-pointer and shakes off some pain. She makes 2-of-3 free throws for her first scoring of the night. She has 5 points, 2 rebounds and a steal.
USA 24, Puerto Rico 7, end 1Q: Caitlin Clark comes off the bench for the second straight game, with 1 rebound in her stint. Kelsey Plum scores 8 early points for the Americans.
Where to watch Caitlin Clark, USA Basketball vs. Puerto Rico today, Thursday, March 12, 2026
USA Basketball will tip off against Puerto Rico at 8 p.m. ET Thursday, March 12. It will air on TruTV/HBO Max. USA is 2-0 over Puerto Rico in recent tournaments, including the 2022 World Cup qualifiers and 2025 AmeriCup.
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Does Caitlin Clark play today? Caitlin Clark plays in USA vs Puerto Rico women’s basketball game Thursday, March 12, 2026
Caitlin Clark is expected to play today, her second game in as many days, after taking eight months to recover from a multitude of injuries during the Indiana Fever season.
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What time does Caitlin Clark play today? When does USA Basketball play Puerto Rico in FIBA World Cup qualifier Thursday, March 12, 2026?
Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET Thursday, March 12.
Where is USA Basketball, Caitlin Clark playing in the 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifiers?
The tournament is being hosted in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
When is Caitlin Clark’s next game? When is the next USA Basketball game in 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifiers?
Caitlin Clark and USA Basketball get a day off before their third game, tipping off at 5 p.m. ET Saturday, March 14, against Italy.
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Caitlin Clark points, stats, in USA Basketball games at 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifiers
In 19 minutes, Caitlin Clark scored 17 points with 12 assists to two turnovers in a tournament-opening 110-46 win over Senegal on Wednesday. Read more here.
USA Basketball results at 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament
USA Basketball schedule in 2026 FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament
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Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her at capeterson@gannett.com or follow her on X at @chloepeterson67.
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