Tall Ferns struggle at FIBA World Cup qualies
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The Tall Ferns have continued to struggle at the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying tournament in Puerto Rico, going down to Senegal, in their latest game 61-45.
The New Zealand side trailled for most of the game except for the opening points of the game scored by Bec Pizzey, but then Senegal took the initiative..
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By the end of the first quarter, Senegal took the lead to 14-10 and then to 29-24 at the second break.
However in the third they took charge outscoring New Zealand 23-9, to head into the final quarter 52-33 ahead.
The Tall Ferns managed to win the final quarter by three points, it was still a decisive win for Senegal, who had two players hitting double figures, Yacine Diop (13) and Saokhna Ndiaye (10).
Ella Toefaeono was top scorer for New Zealand with 10 points, while she also contributed three assists and two blocks.
Pizzey finished with nine points and five rebounds, with Tegan Graham securing the same numbers.
Emme Shearer was the Tall Ferns leading rebounder with seven.
The Natalie Hurst coached Tall Ferns have had defeats to Italy, 74-51, and Spain 99-50.
They now play the United States including superstar Catlin Clark in their next match, and then the host nation in their final group match on Wednesday.
