2013 AfroBasket: Algeria posts the initial win in Maputo

Fadzai Mabasa

Zimbabwe-Algeria 66:73

Algeria posts the initial win in Maputo at the 2013 AfroBasket. They overcame Zimbabwe 73:66 and improved to 1-1 record. Zimbabwe meanwhile started the campaign and dropped at 0-1 record.
Algeria started the game with a 24-12 and the led 6 points at the halftime. They added 16-8 rally in the third period and enjoyed a 54:40 lead after 30 minutes of the game. Zimbabwe replied with 26-19 run in the last stanza and reduced to final 7 points.
Nesrine Taibi (88) top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Wahiba Aissani (170-F-79) notched 14. Nadia Isli (83) produced 13 and Rachida Belaidi (79) shot 9. Dorcas Marondera (PF-90) collected 24 points and 11 rebounds in defeat and Sharon Chamwarura (SG-93) scored 22. Fadzai Mabasa (170-F/G-83) netted 8, while Pretty Tinarwo (PF-83) brought 6.

Zimbabwe: Dorcas Marondera 24+11 rebs, Sharon Chamwarura 22, Fadzai Mabasa 8, Pretty Tinarwo 6
Algeria: Nesrine Taibi 20, Wahiba Aissani 14, Nadia Isli 13, Rachida Belaidi 9