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Spain Routs Host Germany 83-53 in Women's Basketball World Cup Opener
Spain overwhelmed hosts Germany 83-53 in Berlin to open Group A play at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, with Awa Fam scoring 17 points as Germany failed to lead at any point.
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Spain's women's national basketball team demolished host Germany 83-53 in Berlin on Friday in the opening game of Group A at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. Spain shot 53 percent from the field while holding Germany to just 29 percent shooting, dominating from start to finish in front of 14,000 fans at Berlin Arena.
Awa Fam led all scorers with 17 points for Spain, while Leonie Fiebich topped Germany with 13 points. Germany did not lead at any stage of the game and has now failed to beat Spain in eight competitive meetings. Spain's only weak spot was free-throw shooting, converting just 7 of 17 attempts (41 percent), but its overwhelming lead meant it was never in doubt.
Key facts
- Spain defeated Germany 83-53 in the Group A opener of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Berlin
- Spain shot 53% from the field; Germany shot just 29%
- Awa Fam led all scorers with 17 points for Spain; Leonie Fiebich led Germany with 13
- Germany has not beaten Spain in eight competitive meetings
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