Julie Allemand stands alone atop the assist list in World Cup history. Allemand broke Laia Palau of Spain’s mark of 108 assists in the first half of Belgium’s 80-68 win over Australia that clinched a spot in the quarterfinals. Besides Palau, Allemand has passed Dawn Staley and Sue Bird’s numbers in this tournament. The Belgian guard started the World Cup with 87 assists. She already has 24 in the first three games, setting the record at 111 assists. Belgium coach Mike Thibault says, “it’s a huge accomplishment.”