{
  "id": 5800519,
  "title": "2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup: D’Tigress lose to Hungary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/2026-fiba-womens-world-cup-dtigress-lose-to-hungary",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T16:40:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/05/2026-fiba-womens-world-cup-dtigress-lose-to-hungary/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's D’Tigress fell short in their Group B matchup against Hungary at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin on Saturday. The D’Tigress found themselves down 21-13 after the first quarter, indicating a challenging start. The second quarter saw Hungary maintaining a significant lead, extending it to 36-26 by halftime. D’Tigress showed resilience in the second half, with Murjanatu Musa scoring three consecutive baskets to energize the team. Amy Okonkwo added two three-pointers while Ezinne Kalu contributed a lay-up. Despite this pushback, Hungary remained ahead with a 52-42 advantage going into the final quarter. Nigeria mounted a spirited comeback in the fourth quarter, outscoring Hungary 25-19, but could not close the gap further. Key players Balogun and Victoria Macaulay were instrumental in the rally, with Balogun's late lay-up cutting the deficit to just two points. However, Hungary, led by Reka Lelik, held their composure in the closing seconds, converting two free throws to clinch a hard-fought 71-67 victory, securing their first Women’s World Cup win in 28 years. The D’Tigress will now focus on their remaining Group B game against France on Monday, September 7, with the aim of ending the group stage on a positive note.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s D’Tigress suffered a 71–67 defeat to Hungary in their second Group B game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin on Saturday. Rena Wakama’s side endured a difficult start to the contest, trailing 21–13 at the end of the first quarter. Hungary maintained control in the second quarter and stretched their lead […] 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup: D’Tigress lose to Hungary",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigeria's D'Tigress lose 71-67 to Hungary in 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup",
    "Hungary extends halftime lead to 36-26, clinches first Women’s World Cup win in 28 years",
    "Nigeria mounts comeback, outscoring Hungary 25-19 in final quarter"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}