Latvia and Mali make history in Zaragoza

ZARAGOZA (2016 FIBA U17 Women's World Championship) - There was a major slice of history for both Latvia and Mali at the FIBA U17 Women's World Championship in Zaragoza.

Latvia celebrated a maiden win in the competition and their first-ever in a global youth women's competition as they came from behind to beat Korea 78-71. It was thanks mainly to a phenomenal effort from Sabine Lipe who had 24 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists.

Having beaten Brazil in the Group Phase and coming close to landing a berth in the Quarter-Finals, Mali opened up the Classification 9-16 with a vibrant 73-51 victory against Mexico as Aissetou Coulibaly hit six three-pointers on her way to 23 points. That meant they became the first-ever African nation to record at least two wins at a FIBA U17 Women's World Championship.

Japan kept their hopes of a ninth-place finish alive after strolling to a big win against Brazil.

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Tuesday's results
Mali beat Mexico 73-51
Japan beat Brazil 83-60
Latvia beat Korea 78-71

Wednesday's Classification Games 9-12
Mali v Latvia
Japan v Portugal 

Wednesday's Classification Games 13-16
Mexico v Korea

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