Mali shocked Spain 82-73 in a tightly contested Women’s Basketball World Cup match, capturing their second-ever tournament victory after an overtime win over Senegal in 2010.
Sika Kone drove the offensive rhythm with 19 points, including a pair of three‑pointers, and secured 10 rebounds, while Djeneba N’Diaye matched her scoring output to add 19 points of his own, cementing Mali’s historic achievement.
Day Two Highlights
Hungary ended a 28‑year World Cup drought by edging Nigeria 71-67, a result that propelled the European side into the knockout stage and marked their first victory in the competition since 1996.
Dorka Juhasz spearheaded the Hungarian attack with 19 points and a career‑high 16 rebounds, and Virag Takacs‑Kiss contributed 17 points, together illustrating the depth of the team’s resurgence.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Amy Okonkwo poured in 17 points as her side wrapped up pool play against France, while the day’s schedule also featured Germany taking on Japan and France facing Korea, rounding out a globally diverse slate of matchups.