Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, fell to a 77-60 defeat against Asian powerhouse South Korea in their second Group D match of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament in Villeurbanne, France, on Thursday. South Korea dominated from the outset, edging the first quarter 20-16. The second quarter remained evenly contested at 16-16, leaving halftime scores at 36-32 in Korea’s favor. Nigeria fought back in the third quarter but still trailed 19-22, entering the final period down by seven. Fatigue appeared to take its toll in the…
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