During the 2024 Olympic Games, Australian forward Alanna Smith acknowledged that the Opals could not keep up with D’Tigress’s physicality in their Group B matchup.
Rena Wakama’s team convincingly defeated the Aussies with a scoreline of 75-62.
Smith conceded that turnovers were a significant issue for them during the game.
“The turnovers were crucial in determining the outcome,” she commented post-match.
“We struggled with turnovers and failed to match the physical intensity of our opponents.”
Australia’s upcoming game will be against Canada, while Nigeria will be facing host nation France.