Germany women’s basketball reaches World Cup semifinals for first time, stunning Belgium
Germany’s women’s basketball team advanced to the World Cup semifinals for the first time in national history, defeating European champions Belgium 93-74 in Berlin. After an opening 30-point loss to Spain, the team rebounded with wins over Japan, Mali, and South Korea. Leonie Fiebich scored 17 points and Nyara Sabally added 16 points and 12 rebounds. Germany will face France in the semifinals.
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Germany's women's basketball team reaches World Cup semifinals for first time, stunning Belgium
Germany's women's basketball team achieved a historic milestone by advancing to the semifinals of the home World Cup in Berlin for the first time in national team history. In a surprising upset, they defeated top favorite and European champions Belgium 93-74 in front of 10,537 spectators at the Uber Arena, with basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki watching. Led by Leonie Fiebich (17 points) and Nyara Sabally (16 points, 12 rebounds), the team overcame a rocky start and a 30-point loss to Spain earlier in the tournament. Head coach Olaf Lange praised the team's growth. Germany will face France in the semifinals on Saturday, while defending champions USA play the winner of Spain vs. Australia. The team is now competing for its first-ever World Cup medal, a remarkable rise from being considered second-tier internationally just a few years ago.
Germany's Women's Basketball Team Reaches World Cup Semifinals for First Time
Germany's women's basketball team achieved a historic milestone by advancing to the semifinals of the home World Cup in Berlin for the first time in national team history. The squad defeated top favorite and European champions Belgium 93-74 in front of 10,537 spectators at the Uber Arena, with basketball legend Dirk Nowitzki in attendance. Led by Leonie Fiebich (17 points) and Nyara Sabally (16 points, 12 rebounds), Germany overcame a slow start to dominate the game. After the upset, Sabally spontaneously mentioned celebrating with 'ice cream and döner.' The team will face France in the semifinals on Saturday, while defending champions USA await the winner of Spain vs. Australia in the other semifinal. This success comes despite the absence of best player Satou Sabally and a rocky preparation that included a 30-point loss to Spain at the tournament's start.
Read sourceGermany Women's Basketball Team Advances at Home World Cup, Faces South Korea in Play-In
Germany's women's basketball team has secured a spot in the play-in round of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, hosted on home soil in Berlin. After a 30-point loss to Spain in their opening game, the team rebounded with decisive victories over Japan and Mali, finishing second in their preliminary group. The 83-58 win against Mali, witnessed by 12,500 fans including NBA star Dennis Schröder, boosted the team's confidence. Head coach Olaf Lange noted the team's improvement from game to game. They now face South Korea on Tuesday in the Uber Arena for a chance to advance to the quarterfinals, where European champion Belgium awaits. The team previously defeated South Korea 76-49 during World Cup qualification in March, but Lange expects a tougher challenge this time. Despite the physical demands of playing four games in five days, captain Marie Gülich emphasized the team's motivation from playing in front of a supportive home crowd. The tournament is described as a 'survival of the fittest' by the coach.
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Germany women's basketball advances to knockout round at home World Cup with emphatic win over Mali
The German women's national basketball team secured a decisive 83-58 victory over Mali in the home World Cup in Berlin, advancing to the intermediate round of the tournament. Playing before 12,550 spectators at the Uber Arena and watched by NBA star Dennis Schröder, the DBB selection dominated from the start, leading 23-18 after the first quarter and 49-32 at halftime. Frieda Bühner led all scorers with 21 points, while Luisa Geiselsöder contributed 17 points and was named Player of the Game. Geiselsöder, who had struggled in earlier matches, expressed her joy by saying, 'I could kiss them all.' Head coach Olaf Lange praised the team's defense and rebounding. Germany's next opponent in the fight for a quarterfinal spot is South Korea, with the team facing its fourth game in five days. Coach Lange criticized the tight schedule as 'too intense.' Spain won their parallel match against Japan 79-59 to qualify directly for the quarterfinals as group winners.
German Women's Basketball Team Overcomes Shock Defeat to Beat Japan at Home World Cup
The German women's basketball team (DBB) rebounded from a devastating 53-83 opening loss to Spain with a 74-58 victory over Japan at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin's Max-Schmeling-Halle. National coach Olaf Lange praised the team's spirit and togetherness after the win, though he acknowledged the deep shock from the first game. Player Frieda Bühner, who scored 19 points against Japan after not playing against Spain, admitted her frustration from the previous day. The team faced additional challenges with playmaker Alexis Peterson sidelined due to food poisoning and several key players recovering from injuries, including Nyara Sabally, whose 21 minutes of play and 18 points provided a crucial boost. Sabally, who grew up playing in the arena, noted the hall carries 'a bit of post-traumatic stress disorder' for her but also positive memories of playing in front of family. The team now faces Mali, with the coach stating 'anything is possible' as they continue the tournament.
Read sourceGermany's women's basketball team bounces back with win against Japan at World Cup
The German women's basketball team secured their first victory at the World Cup in Berlin, defeating Japan 74-58 (34-29) just 24 hours after a crushing 53-83 loss to Spain. The win, played before 8,367 spectators at the sold-out Max-Schmeling-Halle, puts the team back in control of their advancement to the knockout round. Frieda Bühner led Germany with 19 points, supported by Nyara Sabally (18), Marie Gülich (11), and Emma Eichmeyer (10) in double digits. The team overcame additional setbacks including the absence of playmaker Alexis Peterson due to infection and Mali's surprising 82-73 win over Spain earlier in the day. Germany started strong with a 28-11 first quarter lead, though Japan cut the deficit to five points by halftime. Coach Olaf Lange rallied the team during the break, and Germany pulled away again in the third quarter. Japan struggled from three-point range, making only one of 21 attempts in the first three quarters. Germany now faces Mali in their final preliminary round game, where a win guarantees advancement. The group winner advances directly to the quarterfinals, while second and third place teams enter play-in rounds.