Host Germany avoids early exit from women’s FIBA World Cup, France sets 3-pointer record with 22
BERLIN (AP) — Host Germany avoided embarrassment at the women’s FIBA World Cup on Monday while Spain advanced to the quarterfinals and France set a record for 3-pointers. Germany faced the prospect of elimination in…
Host Germany secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the women's FIBA World Cup on Monday, while France set a record for the most 3-pointers made in a single game. France's team shattered the previous record of 20 3-pointers, set by Japan, with 22 made by Migna Toure with 5:45 remaining in the match. Mali defeated Germany 83-58 in a group game that initially threatened to see Germany eliminated.
Germany's Frieda Bühner scored 21 points, while Luisa Geiselsöder contributed 17. Gabby Williams led France's 111-56 victory over Nigeria, who were already eliminated with a 0-3 record. Spain finished second in Group B and advanced to the quarterfinals after a 79-59 win over Japan. Iyana Martin scored 20 points and grabbed four rebounds for Spain.
Alima Dembélé scored two free throws for Mali, which was their only lead against Germany. The German players celebrated with the crowd after the game but emphasized the need for recovery before their next match.
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