Nigeria beat Turkey to earn their first-ever win at FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup

                             

Nigeria’s women basketball team D’Tigress defeated Turkey in their second group game to claim first-ever win at the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on Sunday night.

D'Tigress defeated their opponent 74-68 after shooting 34 percent from the floor, a marginal increase from the 29 percent they recorded against Australia in their first game. 

The Nigerian team out-rebounded Turkey 43-39, outscored them on bench points 30-27, and recorded 14 fast break points to Turkey's six.
 
D'Tigress who already lost 86-68 to Australia in their first clash will face  Argentina in the last group B game on Tuesday.

Nigeria beat Turkey and earn their first-ever win at a FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup!

Final score: 74-68 #FIBAWWC

2:34 PM - Sep 23, 2018

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