The D’Tigress are nonetheless on their United States tour as they put together for upcoming worldwide competitions, utilizing these video games as a possibility to check themselves towards high WNBA opposition.
On April 29, Nigeria confronted the Minnesota Lynx and delivered a a lot stronger efficiency regardless of an 88-79 loss. The sport was aggressive. D’Tigress was trailing 46-43 at halftime and stayed within the contest earlier than the Lynx pulled away late.
Ezinne Kalu led the group with 25 factors, whereas Gabby Williams added 16 and Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah contributed 11.
They’d earlier taken on the Los Angeles Sparks, falling 89-63 within the opening sport. The Sparks managed the sport from early on, utilizing their expertise to construct a lead and preserve it all through.
Regardless of the outcomes, head coach Rena Wakama stays assured in regards to the path of the group. She took to her X social media account to say:
“The longer term is brilliant!!!”
D’Tigress are anticipated to play at the very least yet another sport because the tour continues, with the main target firmly on development and preparation.
We’ll be rooting for them.
