Nigeria’s women basketball team D’Tigress beat Turkey 74-68 Turkey in their second group game of the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup played on Sunday,September 23.
The side led by Otis Hughley looked to bounce back from a 86-68 defeat to Australia in the group opener.
Turkey who won their opener against Argentina started off on the front foot against Nigeria.
The first quarter ended 15-7 in favour of Turkey as they dominated proceedings in the early stages.
D’Tigress however bounced back to take the second quarter 22-17 as they still went into the half time break behind Turkey.
D’Tigress came to the party in the third quarter as they overwhelmed Turkey to finish 23-10.
The third quarter ended 26-22 to Turkey as D’Tigress held on for their first win of the world cup.
Their next group stage game is against South American side Argentina on Tuesday, September 25
