The D’Tigress are still on their United States tour as they prepare for upcoming international competitions, using these games as an opportunity to test themselves against top WNBA opposition.
On April 29, Nigeria faced the Minnesota Lynx and delivered a much stronger performance despite an 88-79 loss. The game was competitive. D’Tigress was trailing 46-43 at halftime and stayed in the contest before the Lynx pulled away late.
Ezinne Kalu led the team with 25 points, while Gabby Williams added 16 and Pallas Kunaiyi-Akpanah contributed 11.
They had earlier taken on the Los Angeles Sparks, falling 89-63 in the opening game. The Sparks controlled the game from early on, using their experience to build a lead and maintain it throughout.
Despite the results, head coach Rena Wakama remains confident about the direction of the team. She took to her X social media account to say:
“The future is bright!!!”
D’Tigress are expected to play at least one more game as the tour continues, with the focus firmly on growth and preparation.
We’ll be rooting for them.
