U18 FIBA Africa: Algeria nip Tunisia in opener

Algeria - Tunisia 48:40

Algeria outscored Tunisia at the start of the U18 FIBA Africa Championship in Cairo. Lynda Kernoua (97) stepped up with 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winners.
Algeria recorded an 18:15 lead after the first frame. The margin grew in the second frame. Algeria piled up a 30:20 halftime advantage. Algeria maintained the lead throughout the third term. They entered the fourth quarter up by 11 points. Tunisia narrowed the distance in the final frame but could not avoid the defeat. Lylia Tlemsani (97) had 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Aicha Benaouda (96) added 6 points in the win. Rabeb Rebai (181-C-96) responded with 10 points and 7 rebounds for Tunisia. Dridi had 8 points and 9 rebounds in the defeat.

Algeria: Lynda Kernoua 13+10 boards, Lylia Tlemsani 12+11 boards, Aicha Benaouda 6
Tunisia: Rabeb Rebai 10, Dridi 8