USA edges Lithuania in OT to claim Women’s 3x3 Series Manila crown

Team USA captured back-to-back titles on the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series, defeating Lithuania 17-15 in overtime to win the 2026 Manila Stop on Friday night at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.

The Americans showed composure in the extra period, with Joyce Edwards giving them the lead on a well-executed pick-and-roll. Lithuania had one final shot to tie or win, but Kamile Nacickaite-van der Horst missed a long-range attempt, allowing Mikaylah Williams to seal the victory with the championship basket.

Williams and Edwards led the USA with six points each, while Williams added five rebounds and earned tournament MVP honors with a total player value of 52.4. The American squad also featured Milaysia Fulwiley and Sahara Williams.

Nacickaite-van der Horst paced Lithuania with eight points, including three two-pointers during a late rally that forced overtime.

Team USA had to fight through the qualifying draw but dominated once they reached the main competition. They posted convincing wins over Warsaw (21-5), Manila Gilas (21-12), Germany (21-12), Gilas Women (21-10), and Ulaanbaatar Amazons (22-7) en route to the final.

In the semifinals, Lithuania advanced with a 21-12 win over Germany, while the USA defeated Neftchi SOCAR 21-16 to set up the gold medal clash.

The thrilling overtime victory capped off a flawless run for Team USA in Manila.