D’Tigress Suffers Second World Cup Defeat with 71-67 Loss to Hungary
African champions, Nigeria D’Tigress fell to a second consecutive defeat at the 2026 Basketball FIBAWWC after Hungary edged them 71–67 in Berlin yesterday. Hungary led 21–13 after the first quarter
Nigeria's D’Tigress suffered their second consecutive defeat at the 2026 Basketball FIBAWWC, losing 71-67 to Hungary in Berlin. Hungary took control early, leading 21-13 after the first quarter and extending their lead to 36-26 at halftime. Despite a strong comeback from D’Tigress, who outscored Hungary 25-19 in the final quarter, Hungary sealed the win with a late lay-up by Reka Lelik.
Nigeria's Okonkwo led the team with 17 points and six rebounds, while D’Tigress' Balogun contributed 13 points. Hungary's Juhász led the team with 19 points and 16 rebounds.
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