The Indiana Fever star made 4-of-5 three-pointers and all five of her free throws in the 110-46 win Wednesday.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Caitlin Clark scored 17 points in her return to action Wednesday as the United States routed Senegal in a qualifier for the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup.

Clark only took five shots from the field — all 3-pointers — in a little more than 19 minutes of action in her debut on the senior national team. She made four of the five shots and added a perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line, while dishing 12 assists in the 110-46 win. 

The Indiana Fever star hadn’t played in a game since she injured her right groin in a July 15, 2025 game against the Connecticut Sun. Injuries forced her out of all but 13 games in her second WNBA season. She announced Sept. 4 that she would miss the final three games of the Fever’s regular season and the playoffs. 

Rhyne Howard scored 21 points to lead the Americans, who led nearly the whole game after Senegal took a 1-0 lead. The U.S. responded with a 15-0 run and the rout was on.

Princeton, Indiana native Jackie Young scored eight points to go with five rebounds for Team USA.

Nene Ndiaye, who plays collegiately for Rutgers, scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds in the loss. 

The U.S. is back in action Thursday, March 12 against Puerto Rico, which is hosting Group A play in the qualifying stage. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT in San Juan.

The Americans will also face Italy, New Zealand and Spain in group play. The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup will be held in September in Berlin.Â