Angel McCoughtry and former UConn star Swin Cash had 16 points each to lead five players in double figures as the United States opened play in the FIBA World Championships with a 99-73 win over Greece.

Tina Charles, UConn's all-time leading scorer and rebounder and the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, had 12 points and nine rebounds, Candice Dupree also had 12 points while Tamika Catchings finished with 10 points, four rebounds and two steals. As for the rest of the current and former Huskies, Diana Taurasi had eight points, Sue Bird had six points and six assists, Asjha Jones had four points, two rebounds and two assists while UConn senior Maya Moore finished with seven points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Former Connecticut Sun guard Evanthia Maltsi was 6 for 7 from 3-point range and ended up with a game-high 29 points to lead Greece.