D’Tigress Put Up a Good Fight, But USA’s Wilson and Young Put Them Down
In a thrilling quarterfinal matchup at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nigeria’s D’Tigress faced off against the powerhouse USA women’s basketball team. Despite a valiant effort from the Nigerian squad, the Americans ultimately prevailed with a final score of 88-74.
D’Tigress had already made history by becoming the first African team, male or female, to reach the quarterfinals of an Olympic Games. They defeated Canada 79-70 in their final group game to secure their spot in the knockout stage. However, their reward for this achievement was a daunting matchup against the top-seeded USA team.
The game started off competitively, with D’Tigress trailing by just 10 points after the first quarter. However, the Americans soon found their rhythm and began to pull away, thanks in large part to the stellar performances of A’ja Wilson and Jackie Young. Wilson led the way with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Young added 15 points of her own.
Despite the loss, D’Tigress can still hold their heads high. They have already made history by reaching the quarterfinals, and their impressive performance against the USA shows that they are a team to be reckoned with. With their strong defense and aggressive playing style, they have proven that they can compete with the best in the world.
As for the USA, they continue their quest for an eighth straight Olympic gold medal. They will face Australia in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to the gold medal game. The Americans have now won 59 straight Olympic games, a streak that dates back to the 1996 Games in Atlanta.
In the end, the USA’s experience and depth proved too much for D’Tigress to overcome. But Nigeria’s historic run at the Paris Olympics will be remembered as a significant milestone for African basketball.
