Review of Day 5 in South Africa

- September 9, 2024
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Omar Karem
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South Africa - Morocco 31-66
Morocco beat South Africa to finish at 2-1 record in Group C. Morocco recorded a 39-19 halftime lead. They held South Africa to just 12 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Omar Karem (186-G-2007) stepped up with 26 points, while Rayane Solhi (G-2007) added 22 points and 11 rebounds for Morocco. Siyabonga Mashaba (2008) had 7 points for South Africa.

Zambia - Rwanda 69-86
Rwanda claimed the third win at the tournament as they beat Zambia today. Zambia eked out a 42-41 halftime advantage. But Rwanda bounced back with a 45-27 second half rally to seal the winning outcome. Ivan Mugabo (2007) tallied 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Dylan Kayijuka (2006) had 19 points for Rwanda. Brighton Kalizi (2007) answered with 19 points and 13 rebounds for Zambia.

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Standings
A
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
B
1
2-1
2
2-1
3
2-1
4
0-3
C
1
3-0
2
2-1
3
1-2
4
0-3
Full Standings
Last Updated: 11/12/2024
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Williams_Sean4

RWA
(--2008)
Avg: 20.7

18.3