D’Tigress Triumphs Over Philippines in FIBA Qualifiers

In the FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers, Nigeria’s D’Tigress achieved a significant victory against the Philippines, winning 101-84 on Saturday. The match saw Nigeria fall behind in the first half, trailing 21-26 in the first quarter and 42-51 at halftime.

However, the team mounted a strong comeback, outscoring the Philippines 34-21 in the third quarter and 25-12 in the final quarter, ultimately securing a 17-point victory. This win marks Nigeria's second victory in the three-game tournament, keeping their hopes alive for qualifying for the FIBA Women’s World Cup later this year.

In the group standings, Nigeria currently leads Group D, having played three matches with two wins and one loss, totaling 231 points against 198 points conceded. Their next match is against France on Sunday at 7 PM, which will be crucial for group positioning.