SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The United States capped a perfect run through FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifying with an 84-70 victory over Spain on Tuesday, using a balanced scoring attack and second-half surge to finish 5-0 in the tournament.

Kahleah Copper led the Americans with 20 points, while Kelsey Plum added 18 and Dearica Hamby contributed 14 as the U.S. gradually pulled away from its toughest opponent of the week.

Caitlin Clark, the former University of Iowa star making her senior national team debut, finished with seven points and seven assists, continuing her steady playmaking presence.

“I just want to make it easy for everybody else,” Clark said. “That’s what I take a lot of pride in.”

Spain stayed competitive early behind another name familiar to Iowa fans. Megan Gustafson — the 2019 national player of the year with the Hawkeyes — scored 15 points to co-lead Spain alongside Raquel Carrera.

The matchup marked a rare international meeting between two of the most decorated players in University of Iowa history, now competing on opposite sides of the global stage. Clark, the NCAA’s all-time leading scorer, orchestrated the U.S. offense, while Gustafson provided Spain with an interior scoring presence.

Gustafson entered the game as Spain’s top option, averaging 14.5 points and 7.3 rebounds during qualifying play.

Spain briefly challenged early, drawing even in the first half as Gustafson established position inside. But the U.S. depth took over. Copper’s scoring outbursts and Plum’s perimeter shooting fueled a decisive third-quarter run that stretched the lead to double digits.

From there, the Americans controlled the tempo with defensive pressure and transition scoring, building a lead that reached as many as 19 points in the fourth quarter.

Clark, who led the entire qualifying tournament in assists and averaged a team-best 12.8 points per game entering the finale, continued to emphasize pace and ball movement rather than individual scoring.

“When you’re out there, just compete as hard as you can,” Clark said. “You give everything you’ve got.”

The Americans now turn their attention to the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, carrying momentum into the next stage.