Spain overwhelms hosts Germany with 30-point victory in opening Women's World Cup game
Spain defeated Germany 83-53 in their first group match of the Women's Basketball World Cup, taking a commanding lead in Group A.
In the opening round of Group A at the Women's Basketball World Cup, Spain routed host Germany 83-53 at the Uber Arena in Berlin. The Spaniards opened the game with a barrage of six triples, establishing a 24-10 advantage that forced German coach Olaf Lange to call a timeout. Throughout the first half, Spain's perimeter shooting and strong post play, highlighted by Awa Fam, Iyana Martín and María Conde, kept Germany at bay despite occasional rallies from players like Nyara Sabally.
Coach Miguel Méndez used strategic timeouts to maintain momentum, and the bench, featuring Megan Gustafson and others, added depth. By halftime, Germany trailed 50-24, and the gap widened to 73-43 in the third quarter. The decisive win puts Spain atop the group, while Germany will face Japan in its next fixture.
Why it matters
The result gives Spain a strong start and control of Group A in the Women's Basketball World Cup.
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