… Eye redemption against Turkey
Nigeria’s women basketball team D’Tigress lost 86-68 to Australia in their group opener of the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup played yesterday.
The side led by Otis Hughley showed no fear as they took a the Australian side that narrowly lost to the United States of America in the final of the 2014 edition.
All 12 players for the competition put in a decent shift against the Australians as they fought their way to reduce the heavy gap as at the first quarter.
The first quarter ended 24-18 in favour of the Australians who dominated proceedings and with the help of WNBA All Star Liz Cambage were able to get into the perimeter easily.
The second quarter was a little closer as D’Tigress narrowly lost 18-14 going into the half time…
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