RED, WHITE & RUTHLESS: Team USA Dismantles Chile in 61-Point AmeriCup Beatdown as Joyce Edwards and Raegan Beers Put on Absolute Clinic in Global Hoops Showcase—A Star-Studded Statement That Echoes Across International Courts

RED, WHITE & RUTHLESS: Team USA Dismantles Chile in 61-Point AmeriCup Beatdown as Joyce Edwards and Raegan Beers Put on Absolute Clinic in Global Hoops Showcase—A Star-Studded Statement That Echoes Across International Courts

 

AMERICUP — It wasn’t just a win. It wasn’t just dominance. It was an international warning shot fired with precision and flair as Team USA Women’s Basketball delivered a jaw-dropping 104–43 rout over Chile in the FIBA AmeriCup, showcasing a masterclass in unity, hustle, and next-level talent. The two names lighting up the scoreboard—and social media feeds worldwide—were none other than Joyce Edwards and Raegan Beers, who completely took over the court from the jump.

 

In a game that was expected to be lopsided, no one quite anticipated this level of annihilation. USA didn’t just dominate—they obliterated. And at the center of it all was Joyce Edwards, the highly touted South Carolina commit, who has been steadily climbing the ranks as one of the most electrifying young players in the country.

 

 

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🌟 Joyce Edwards: The Future is Now

 

For those who hadn’t yet heard the name Joyce Edwards, tonight was your wake-up call. The 6-foot-2 forward was relentless on both ends of the floor. She led Team USA in scoring, racking up points with a deadly midrange jumper, slashing finishes at the rim, and even a few transition buckets that had fans out of their seats.

 

What stood out more than her stat line, though, was her poise under pressure and total control of the pace. She looked like a veteran out there, directing teammates, crashing boards, and locking down defensively.

 

> “Joyce was locked in from the tip,” said USA head coach Joni Taylor after the game. “She sets the tone—offensively, defensively, emotionally. You can’t teach that kind of presence.”

 

 

 

With every possession, it became increasingly clear: Edwards isn’t just a rising star—she’s the future of USA Basketball.

 

 

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💪 Raegan Beers: The Dominator in the Paint

 

While Edwards dazzled on the wing, Raegan Beers absolutely dominated the post. Her footwork was textbook, her positioning brutal, and her finishing elite. Chile’s interior defense had no answers, and Beers punished every mismatch with cold efficiency.

 

She ended the night with a double-double, pulling down rebounds like they belonged to her from birth, and finishing around the basket like a seasoned pro. Her physicality was a major reason why Chile never got into rhythm—and why Team USA racked up points like a pinball machine.

 

 

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🇺🇸 Full Team Lock-In

 

This game wasn’t just about Edwards and Beers, though. Team USA, top to bottom, looked completely synced. The defensive rotations were crisp, transition plays flawless, and the offensive execution looked like something straight out of a clinic.

 

The guards played with tenacity, constantly applying pressure on Chile’s ball handlers. Ball movement was fluid, with multiple possessions going through five sets of hands before finding the open shooter or cutter. Even in garbage time, the energy never dipped. That’s a culture win.

 

 

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🌎 A Statement Heard ‘Round the World

 

Chile never stood a chance—not because they weren’t talented, but because Team USA came into this tournament with something to prove. After a relatively quiet year on the international youth scene, this performance was more than a game. It was a declaration.

 

> “This isn’t just about this game. It’s about setting the tone for what we expect from ourselves and what the world should expect from us,” Edwards said postgame. “We’re here to take everything.”

 

 

 

 

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📈 What This Means Moving Forward

 

This game cements Team USA as the early frontrunner to win it all at the AmeriCup, and more importantly, cements Joyce Edwards as a must-watch star heading into her college career at South Carolina. For head coach Dawn Staley, who’s already had legends come through her program, Edwards is next in line for greatness.

 

Meanwhile, Raegan Beers continues to build on a resume that already puts her in elite company. Her presence in the post will be vital as the tournament moves into tougher stages.

 

 

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🏀 Final Score, Final Message

 

USA 104 – Chile 43.

 

A 61-point statement. A dazzling two-woman show. And a program that looks determined to reclaim the throne in every competition from here on out.

 

Team USA isn’t just playing basketball—they’re reshaping the standard.

 

 

 

 

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