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Dolphins stay perfect as Blue Whales, MFM, First Bank bounce back in Women's Basketball Super 8

 

 

Dolphins continued their unbeaten run in the Zenith Bank Nigerian Women’s Basketball Premier League Final 8 with a commanding 63–39 win over Titans, keeping their perfect record intact.

 

Tewo Mololuwa was the star of the night, dropping 22 points, 2 assists, 3 steals, and sinking six three-pointers to seal the victory. Despite a spirited effort from Titans’ Damilola Olaniyi, who finished with 11 points and 8 rebounds, Dolphins proved too strong, emerging as the only side yet to taste defeat (2–0).

 

Elsewhere, Bayelsa Blue Whales bounced back from their opening-day loss to First Bank with a 65–47 triumph over Air Warriors. Favour Sampson nearly recorded a triple-double, tallying 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 blocks in a dominant showing, while Prosper Deborah led Air Warriors with 16 points.

 

Defending champions, MFM also got back on track after their opening setback, dismantling Nigeria Customs 78–48. Wandoo Marvis Hembam led the charge with a blistering performance 21 points, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 7 shots from beyond the arc to remind everyone why MFM are still a force to be reckoned with.

 

First Bank, meanwhile, edged Royal Aces 52–44 in a tight battle, reaffirming their championship ambitions.

 

The race for semifinal spots heats up on Day 3, with a mouthwatering lineup of fixtures

 

 Bayelsa Blue Whales vs Royal Aces (10:00am), 

 

Dolphins vs. Nigeria Customs (12:00 pm), 

 

MFM vs. Titans (2:00 pm)

 

 First Bank vs. Air Warriors (4:00pm).