U.S. Reaffirms Dominance With Title

The United States followed its Olympic gold medal with a women’s World Championship title, staking claim to being the dominant team in the world.

“We are at the top right now, no question about it,” U.S. Coach Nell Fortner said Sunday after her team beat Russia, 71-65, to close out an unbeaten run to the world title.

Ruthie Bolton-Holifield made two three-point baskets over the final 1:44 and Lisa Leslie had two turnaround jumpers in the final 2:10 as the United States won its sixth World Championship title and first since 1990.

Leslie had 20 points and 12 rebounds, while Bolton-Holifield finished with 11 points.