D’Tigress fall to France in Paris 2024 Olympic Basketball game

Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, faced a setback in their second game of the 2024 Women’s Olympic Basketball Tournament in Paris, suffering a 75-54 defeat to France.

After a stunning 75-62 victory over Australia in their opening match, the D’Tigress struggled against France. They managed to keep pace with the French team for most of the first half, thanks to their aggressive and courageous play.

However, the game turned in the third quarter when France’s defense stifled Nigeria’s offense, limiting them to just 8 points.

The French team’s depth proved significant, as their bench contributed 37 points compared to Nigeria’s 9. Fatigue and multiple turnovers also hampered the D’Tigress’ performance as the game wore on.

With their next group match against Canada, the D’Tigress will need a strong performance to advance further in the tournament. In the other group game, Australia bounced back from their opening loss by defeating Canada 70-65 to secure their first win.