D’Tigress get 88-77 revenge over China
D’Tigress defeat China 88-77 in a thrilling basketball match, avenging previous losses as they prepare for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/dtigress-get-88-77-revenge-over-china/
Nigeria's women basketball team, D’Tigress, avenged their recent losses to China with an 88-77 victory in a hard-fought game on Wednesday in Foshan, Guangdong Province. The reigning African champions dominated from the beginning, leading 32-17 after the first quarter and extending their lead to 58-29 at halftime. Despite China's efforts to close the gap in the third quarter, Nigeria maintained control, leading 71-52 heading into the final period.
In the fourth quarter, China fought back but ultimately fell short as D’Tigress secured the win and avenged their 69-65 loss in the second meeting and 70-67 defeat in the first game. The victory brings D’Tigress one step closer to their preparations for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, where they will compete in Group B alongside the Republic of Korea, Hungary, and France.
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