Canada 113-42 Nigeria: Junior D'Tigress destroyed in Game 2 of FIBA U-19 Women's World Cup

Canada's U-19 women's basketball team delivered a commanding 113-42 victory over Nigeria's Junior D'Tigress in their second group stage match at the FIBA U-19 Women's World Cup on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

The game, which took place earlier today, marked a significant setback for the Nigerian side following their historic 93-88 win against China in the tournament's opening game.

Canada were dominant from start to finish, asserting their authority early and never relinquishing control.

They took the first quarter 23-5, setting an aggressive tone with a stifling defense.

The second quarter saw Canada extend their lead further, outscoring Nigeria 39-11 to go into the halftime break with a commanding 62-16 advantage.

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The third quarter was much closer, with Canada taking it 23-16, but the fourth quarter saw them pull away again, winning 28-10 to seal a 113-42 victory.

Nigeria's Junior D'Tigress, led by head coach Juliana Akhere, struggled to find their rhythm against Canada's relentless pressure.

The loss drops Nigeria to a 1-1 record in the group stage, putting their advancement prospects ahead of their final group game against Portugal.

Top performers for Nigeria included Wandoo Hembam, who led the team with 13 points, four rebounds, and three assists.

Jessica Ajayi contributed 7 points, while Idubamo Beggi added 6 points, two assists, and two rebounds.