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Mali shocks Spain in a Women's Basketball World Cup stunner
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points Sika Kone and Djeneba N'Diaye led Mali's effort, each scoring 19 points. Mali achieved a significant upset in the Women's Basketball World Cup, defeating Spain 82-73.
Mali achieved a significant upset in the Women's Basketball World Cup, defeating Spain 82-73. This victory marks only the second win for the African country in the tournament's history, with the first win occurring in 2010 against Senegal. Mali trailed by two points at halftime but gained momentum in the third quarter, outscoring Spain 31-19.
Sika Kone and Djeneba N'Diaye led Mali's effort, each scoring 19 points. Kone also had 10 rebounds and made crucial 3-pointers during a decisive 16-4 run in the third quarter. Further details about the game are available from the source, including additional information about the teams' performance and the tournament standings.
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Category: News Published: September 5, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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