Tuesday’s 121-59 blowout of Bosnia and Herzegovina by the United States broke the team record for consecutive World Cup victories. Kelsey Plum scored 20 points, Chelsea Gray added 16, and the Americans broke their own record.

The outcomes don’t appear to alter over time, but the names do.

The Americans have won 27 straight games in World Cup competition and haven’t lost since the 2006 semifinal loss to Russia. From 1994 through 2006, the U.S. won 26 straight games prior to the contest. From 1959 until 1986, the Soviet Union won the World Cup 56 times in a row, setting a record.

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The previous three World Cup teams’ Breanna Stewart stated, “It’s sort of fantastic.” “Obviously, I’ve been around for some of it, but you recognise that the legends who came before them are the ones that really sort of kicked off the streak. It only goes to demonstrate that, regardless of who is on USA Basketball, we’re constantly striving for excellence.

This streak is something to sort of hang your hat on later since we’re moving into the quarterfinals and concentrating on earning a gold medal, but it doesn’t mean anything right now.

Stewart and A’ja Wilson are currently continuing the legacy that Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, and Sylvia Fowles established. An outstanding tradition that doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon.

Coach Cheryl Reeve of the United States remarked, “The players change and, you know, there was a lot of anxiety about who’s next.” When Lisa Leslie and Dawn Staley were performing, it was uncertain who would play next. Then came Sue and (Taurasi), followed by other outstanding players.With this group, they are suddenly asserting, “Hey, we’re rather terrific, too.”

The United States hasn’t lost a game before the semifinals since 1983 after going undefeated in pool play once more.

We are aware of the responsibilities associated with donning this outfit. There is a lot more than just you, Plum stated. “Everyone represses their pride. We share an objective. The players on this team are great.