Team USA Just Beat Panama by 119 Points in a Real Game — Fans Are Calling It the Most Disrespectful Beatdown Ever
Picture this: you walk into a packed gym in Irapuato, Mexico, for a FIBA U16 Women’s AmeriCup quarterfinal. The air is electric, the crowd is buzzing, and you’re ready for a fierce showdown. Instead, what you witness feels more like… an earthquake. One team just hits the court, and it’s like every second sparks; the players run full‑court, steal the ball, score, rinse, repeat. That team? The USA U16 women. Their opponent? Panama.
By the end, the scoreboard read 131–12 in favor of the U.S. Yes, you read that right. A 119‑point margin. Not just a win—an absolute avalanche of points. This wasn’t just another dominant performance. This was history in the making. It set a new record for the biggest blowout in AmeriCup U16 history, eclipsing the previous mark set 16 years ago
Breaking It Down: How the U.S. Pulled It Off
The Opening Storm
From the moment the game started, the Americans came out at full speed. They pressed hard from baseline to baseline, demanding the ball and pushing Panama until both legs and minds felt exhausted. Within minutes, they rattled off a breathtaking 44‑0 run . Imagine sitting courtside, seeing a one‑sided tornado of skill and energy. No bucket for Panama. Just relentless pressure.
Teamwork That Sparkled
What’s amazing is how well the U.S. players shared the moment. They racked up 39 assists—another tournament record . Every player got in on the action. By halftime, all 12 players had scored. It had that joy-of-breaking-it-together kind of feel.
Stars in the Spotlight
Even in a team blitz, some names lit up the scoreboard:
- Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka dropped 26 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, swiped 4 steals, and dished 2 assists.
- Jordyn Haywood wasn’t far behind, with 20 points—including four perfect 3-pointers—and 6 assists.
- Tatianna Griffin toasted up 14 points, including a 3‑pointer that nudged the US past 100 points.
- In addition, players like Arianna Robinson (13 pts), Eve Long (11 pts, 5-for-5 shooting), Reece Gilpatrick (10), Caroline Bradley (10), Nation Williams (9), and Morghan Reckley, Olivia Jones, Jazman Bailey—all lit up the stat sheet.
Each player got a moment that mattered. Even the gym announcer sounded a little breathless. “All 11 on the court? Scored already.” Wild.
What People Said and Why It Mattered
After the game, social media exploded. Fans were confused, amazed, and honestly entertained. Some were asking if this was real. Others were joking that Panama must’ve sent the wrong team. One fan tweeted, “Bro… they scored 12 points in 40 minutes? I’ve done that in 2K with my eyes closed.”
The head coach of Team USA, Steve Gomez, kept things classy and focused. He said what mattered most wasn’t the score but the way they played. “We shared the ball and shot the ball really good,” he said. “I heard we broke the assist record, which is great.”
Jordyn Haywood echoed that mindset. “Playing good defense leads to transition points,” she said. “We really found success in that area.” That’s exactly what the game looked like—defense into offense, pressure into points.
There wasn’t any arrogance in the team’s attitude. They celebrated their moments, but they stayed locked in. Even when the score got crazy, they kept running plays, sharing the ball, and encouraging each other. It felt like they were practicing excellence, not just chasing numbers.
There was a special moment in the second half when Tatianna Griffin hit the three that made it 101. The whole bench stood up, clapping and yelling. Not because they were showing off—but because it was a team milestone. You could see they were playing for each other.
Even Panama, to their credit, kept fighting. They didn’t walk off or quit. They played with heart, even when the scoreboard was brutal. And that’s not easy to do when you’re down by 100. Respect to them for staying in it.
The game also clinched Team USA’s spot in the 2026 FIBA U17 World Cup in Czech Republic. That was the real goal. This wasn’t just about one win—it was about making sure this team keeps playing together at the highest level.
Next up, they’re playing Mexico in the semifinals. Mexico’s got home-court advantage and a big win over Venezuela behind them. But after this Panama game, everyone knows Team USA is the favorite. And now the pressure will be even higher.
This game will be talked about for a long time. Not just because of the score, but because of how Team USA played. It was clean, fast, unselfish basketball. It was a masterclass in how to stay focused, stay humble, and still dominate.
It also reminded people of something important: girls’ basketball is exciting. It’s fast. It’s skilled. It’s intense. And it deserves the same attention and respect as any other level of the game.
So if you missed the game, don’t worry. You’ll be seeing the highlights everywhere. And if you’re still wondering if that score was real—yes, it was. Team USA 131, Panama 12. A scoreline no one saw coming, and no one will forget.