RADES (AfroBasket 2015) - Tunisia beat the Central African Republic (CAF) 68-52 on Friday to head into Sunday's game against Group A rival Nigeria on the back of two consecutive wins.
Both Michael Roll and Salah Mejri paced the hosts with 12 points apiece.
It was CAF's second defeat in as many games, despite Max Kouguere’s game-high 20 points.
Turning Point: As much as CAF tried to fight back, Tunisia stay in control throughout and never trailed.
Both Michael Roll and Salah Mejri paced the hosts with 12 points apiece.
It was CAF's second defeat in as many games, despite Max Kouguere’s game-high 20 points.
Turning Point: As much as CAF tried to fight back, Tunisia stay in control throughout and never trailed.
Stats Don't Lie: Four points off from the bench players and the pair of Kouguere and Johan Grebongo being the only players to score in double digits indicates a lack of alternative scoring options for CAF.
Game Hero: Mejri and Roll delivered what the Tunisians needed.
The Bottom Line: Having beaten Uganda and CAF, the tournament hosts head into Sunday's match-up against Nigeria without having been truly tested yet. Event though they outplayed CAF from start to finish, the Tunisian did have some shaky moments, allowing the opponents to make easy shots near the basket. With the home side up by 15 with 3:11 left to play, Mejri fouled out but the Tunisians' second triumph was already guaranteed as CAF showed no signs of turning things around despite a tireless support from their effusive fans. CAF, on the other hand, face Uganda in the battle for the third spot in the group.
Game Hero: Mejri and Roll delivered what the Tunisians needed.
The Bottom Line: Having beaten Uganda and CAF, the tournament hosts head into Sunday's match-up against Nigeria without having been truly tested yet. Event though they outplayed CAF from start to finish, the Tunisian did have some shaky moments, allowing the opponents to make easy shots near the basket. With the home side up by 15 with 3:11 left to play, Mejri fouled out but the Tunisians' second triumph was already guaranteed as CAF showed no signs of turning things around despite a tireless support from their effusive fans. CAF, on the other hand, face Uganda in the battle for the third spot in the group.
By: FIBA.com
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