SFAX (Tunisia) - Tunisia have extended their winning streak to three games on home soil after beating Algeria 71-58 on Saturday, 11 July.
The Tunisians defeated Algeria 73-50 in the opener of the regional qualifier. They followed it up with 70-48 win over Morocco 70-48.
Tunisia rank top of the qualifier with three wins in as many games, but have one more than Morocco, a team they will face on the last day, on Monday, 13 July.
Morocco
Morocco currently sit in the second place with a 1-1 record.
Morocco's only win was against Algeria, 65–53. Algeria currently rank last in the tournament with three losses in as many games.
The two wins Tunisia recorded over Algeria had similarities.
In the first game, which ended 73-50, Tunisia had a slow start.
Algeria showed sparks in the first quarter, surprising the home team and their fans with a score of 18-13.
However, Tunisia dominated the remaining three quarters, winning 16-9, 23-14, and 21-9, to secure a comfortable lead.
The second game, which ended 71-58, started similarly. Algeria ran off to a 17-7 lead in the first quarter but lost the next three quarters, 25-15, 19-11, and 20-15.
Orane Tlemcani scored 16 points in the first game to lead the hosts, while Islem Ayari scored 14 points in 18 minutes on the court.
Rihem Omri came off the bench with a double-double of 12 points and 15 rebounds, and Yara Deparpe added 11 points.
In the second matchup, Tunisia's Aya Saibi led with 15 points and 17 rebounds. Orane Tlemcani added 14 points.
Algeria seeking for answers
Thanina Makhloufi was the player Algeria had to keep off the range.
She scored 16 points, had 11 rebounds, and blocked one shot. Lina Lakedja scored 14 points.
Morocco handed Algeria a second defeat in the qualifiers with a 65-53 win.
After losing twice to Tunisia and once to Morocco, Algeria will need to work extra hard to pull off any surprises in their remaining games.
Up Next
Morocco will face Algeria on Sunday, 12 July.
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