Nora Ezike powers Junior D'Tigress of Nigeria to a 93-88 win against China at the FIBA U-19 Women's World Cup.
Nigeria delivered a historic upset by defeating China 93-88 on the tournament's opening day in a stunning turn of events at the 2025 FIBA U-19 Women's Basketball World Cup on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
This victory marks Nigeria's first-ever win at the prestigious event as they defied a pre-match game predictor.
Nigeria defeats China
The game unfolded in dramatic fashion, with China taking an early lead by winning the first quarter 24-16.
However, Nigeria mounted a comeback in the second quarter, outscoring China 22-20 to narrow the gap.
The third quarter proved pivotal as Nigeria surged ahead with a 23-16 victory, setting the stage for a tense fourth quarter.
In a thrilling finish, Nigeria sealed the win with a 32-28 triumph in the final period.
Leading the charge for Nigeria was Stanford freshman Nora Ezike, whose standout performance propelled her team to glory.
Ezike delivered a game-high 25 points, complemented by 6 rebounds and 2 steals.
She showcased the kind of talent that has earned her recognition as a top prospect
Supporting Ezike was Idubamo Beggi, who contributed 18 points, 4 rebounds, and a team-high 5 assists. Th
With the tournament still in its early stages, all eyes will be on Nigeria to see if they can build on this momentum.
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