The game which lived up to its expectation saw the team hold out against a desperate Mali to seal a 73-69 points win.
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The team, led by Coach Otis Hughley, did just enough to rally back from a 17 point deficit in the first quarter to snatch a win.
This, she believes, is possible courtesy of right personnel selection and better preparation despite admitting the quality of their group B opponents.
Speaking from her base in France, the 36th overall WNBA overall draft pick (2015) said to get the best out of the players and turn them into a cohesive unit, long term preparation is needed, which is hinged on heavy funding.