Nigeria 68-58 Argentina: No Messi as Junior D'Tigress bounce back at FIBA U19 Women's World Cup

Nigeria's D'Tigress made a resounding statement in the FIBA U-19 Women's World Cup by defeating Argentina with a score of 68-58 in a classification game.

The journey to this point had been a mix of triumphs and challenges for the Junior D'Tigress.

They began their tournament on a high note, defeating China 93-88 in their opening game.

However, the team faced a significant setback in their second game, suffering a 113-42 loss to Canada.

Their final group stage match saw them fall to Portugal with a score of 61-79.

In the knockout stage, Nigeria faced Hungary and lost 51-77 as they entered the classification games.

Against Argentina, Nigeria demonstrated their fighting spirit by taking the first quarter 19-17 and the second quarter 10-9, maintaining a narrow lead.

The third quarter saw them extend their advantage with an 18-11 scoreline.

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While it was a closely contested fourth quarter ending 21-21, they secured the overall victory.

Key performers in this game included Nora Ezike, who led with 17 points and 7 rebounds.

Wandoo Hembam also shone brightly, contributing 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.

Haminatu Ayodeji added 11 points and 8 rebounds, while Idubamo Beggi impressed with 8 rebounds, 8 points, and 6 assists.

Abigail Isaac rounded out the standout performances with 8 rebounds and 8 assists.

The Junior D'Tigress return to action when they take on Korea in another classification game.