
Mali Defeats Spain in Women's Basketball World Cup Upset
Mali stunned Spain with an 82-73 victory in the Women's Basketball World Cup on Saturday in Berlin, marking a significant upset in the tournament.
This win represents Mali's second victory in World Cup history, with their previous win occurring in 2010 against Senegal. After trailing at halftime, Mali surged ahead by outscoring Spain 31-19 in the third quarter, highlighted by a 16-4 run that shifted the momentum in their favor.
Sika Kone led Mali with 19 points and contributed 10 rebounds, while Djeneba N'Diaye also scored 19 points. Mali's strong start to the fourth quarter, including another three-pointer from Kone, secured their lead as Spain could not close the gap, finishing the game with Iyana Martin scoring 20 points for the Spanish team.
