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Sep. 23, 2018 5:50 p.m. ET
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Spain (AP) — The Latest on the Women's Basketball World Cup Day 2 (all times local):
10:45 p.m.
Sarah Ogoke scored 22 points to help Nigeria earn the first Women's World Cup win in the country's history with a 74-68 victory over Turkey on Sunday.
Nigeria (1-1) led by 17 points before Turkey (1-1) made it close, cutting its deficit to 67-63 with 1:11 left. Promise Amukamara then had a steal that led to a basket for Ogoke that sealed the victory.
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After the final buzzer sounded Nigeria celebrated on the court and took a photo with the scoreboard in the background to commemorate the first victory. Nigeria had gone 0-5 in 2006 in its only other World Cup appearance.
Isil Alben scored 15 points to lead Turkey.
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