2024 Paris Olympics: D'Tigress Fall to Serbia in Second Consecutive Warm-Up Game

The Nigeria women's basketball team, D'Tigress, faced a tough challenge against Serbia in their latest preparatory game ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The match, which took place on July 21, 2024, saw Serbia triumph over Nigeria with a final score of 70-62.

Game Summary

- Date: July 21, 2024

- Time: 16:00

- Venue: La Quinta Football Center, Malaga, Spain

- Final Score:Serbia 70 - 62 Nigeria

Scoring Breakdown

- Serbia:

  - 1st Quarter: 21

  - 2nd Quarter: 18

  - 3rd Quarter: 18

  - 4th Quarter: 13

- Nigeria:

  - 1st Quarter: 15

  - 2nd Quarter: 14

  - 3rd Quarter: 18

  - 4th Quarter: 15

Key Takeaways

This game marks the second consecutive defeat for D'Tigress in their series of warm-up matches. Despite a commendable effort, the team fell short against a strong Serbian side. The Nigerian team showed resilience and managed to keep the game competitive, particularly in the third quarter where they matched Serbia's score of 18 points.

Next Steps

D'Tigress will face Japan in their next warm-up game on July 24th. This match will be crucial for the team to adjust their strategies and address the shortcomings observed in the previous games. 

Looking Ahead

As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw closer, every game serves as an essential learning opportunity for D'Tigress. The team remains optimistic and determined to fine-tune their performance in preparation for the prestigious tournament.

Stay tuned for further updates and coverage of D'Tigress as they continue their journey to the Paris Olympics.