Ezi Magbegor delivered 21 points in 24 minutes as her side earned an 87-71 World Cup victory and remained unbeaten in Group C. She made 10 of her 14 shots while finishing plus-17. The win improved her team’s group record to 2-0.

What happened

Magbegor powered the victory with an efficient scoring performance, turning 14 shots into 21 points. She also contributed three rebounds and three assists during her limited time on the floor.

Her plus-17 marked the impact of those 24 minutes as her side secured a 16-point win. The result completed a successful start through the opening two Group C games.

Why it matters

The 2-0 record leaves first place in Group C within reach entering the final game. Monday’s matchup will determine the group winner before the tournament moves into its knockout stage.

That makes the finale more than another opportunity to remain unbeaten. It is the decisive game in the race for the top position in the group, with both the result and the final Group C order settled before elimination play begins.

By the numbers

Through two World Cup games, Magbegor is averaging 16.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. She is shooting 60% from the field across that span.

Her latest performance exceeded her two-game scoring average while reinforcing the efficiency behind it. Magbegor converted better than 71% of her shots in the 87-71 win, making 10 attempts and missing only four.

The three assists also surpassed her tournament average, while her three rebounds came in below her two-game mark. Her production nevertheless helped produce a plus-17 result during her 24 minutes.

What to watch next

The Group C finale tips off Monday at 7:30 p.m. AEST. A first-place finish is the immediate prize, with the knockout stage set to follow after the group winner is determined.

Magbegor enters that deciding game averaging 16 points on 60% shooting. Another productive outing would extend a tournament start already defined by efficient scoring and a 2-0 team record.