Diabolically Skilled, Record-Breaking 'Bleues' Thrash Nigeria
The 'Bleues' are impressing! Just as they have throughout the competition, the French team was once again clinically effective from long range, setting a new Women's World Cup record of 22 three-pointers in a dominant victory over Nigeria (111-56) in a match with no stakes. This third win in as many games confirms the strong momentum of Jean-Aimé Toupane's players in this World Cup.
Once again, the suspense was short-lived. Unlike their opening game against Korea, which started tentatively, the 'Bleues' began this match with great energy, led by a Gabby Williams who continued to impress offensively (19 points with 4/5 from beyond the arc at halftime).
The Entire Team in Harmony
And she wasn't alone. Janelle Salaün also hit her stride, regaining her confidence. In the first quarter, Marine Johannès also caught fire, scoring 11 points in the period to effectively seal the game (13-31, 10th minute).
Serious and focused, the 'Bleues' maintained their intensity in the second half. Salaün and Williams continued their efficiency. Pauline Astier and Migna Touré stepped up. The latter, Migna Touré, scored the record-breaking three-pointer (44-105, 35th minute).
This performance sets them up perfectly for a decisive quarter-final, where the level of competition is expected to significantly increase.
The game's box score can be found here.
From Berlin
English Translation:
Women's World Cup: Diabolically Skilled, Record-Breaking 'Bleues' Thrash Nigeria
The French women's basketball team, 'Les Bleues,' has once again demonstrated their clinical prowess from long range, shattering the record for most three-pointers made in a single Women's World Cup game with 22. They secured a dominant victory over Nigeria with a score of 111-56 in a match that held no stakes for their progression. This third win in as many encounters underscores the strong momentum of Jean-Aimé Toupane's squad in the ongoing World Cup.
The element of suspense was, yet again, very brief. In contrast to their opening game against Korea, where they started tentatively, the 'Bleues' commenced this match with exceptional energy. Gabby Williams was a standout performer offensively, amassing 19 points by halftime with an impressive 4-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc.
The Entire Team in Sync
Williams was not the only contributor to this stellar performance. Janelle Salaün also found her rhythm and regained her confidence. During the first quarter, Marine Johannès was on fire, scoring 11 points in that period alone, effectively putting the game out of reach early on (13-31 at the 10-minute mark).
Maintaining their seriousness and focus, the 'Bleues' did not let up their pace in the second half. Salaün and Williams continued to shoot efficiently. Pauline Astier and Migna Touré also made significant contributions. Touré, in particular, sank the record-breaking three-pointer (44-105 at the 35-minute mark).
This strong performance sets them up perfectly for a crucial quarter-final match, where they anticipate facing much tougher opposition.
The detailed box score for the game is available here.
Reporting from Berlin
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