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Bobongie Shines As Sapphires Claim Fifth At FIBA U17 World Cup

Local basketball star Monique Bobongie shone as she took to the court representing Australia at the FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup in Europe.

The team faced an early disappointment, going down to Slovenia in overtime. The tense game was locked at 74-74 when Slovenia received a foul with only 10 seconds left. Their shooter couldn’t land the two attempts from the free-throw line, forcing the game into extra time. Slovenia capitalized on their error by clinching the game 87-81.

The 15-year-old was a stand-out performer at the tournament, helping her team overcome Belgium 63-46 to advance to the quarter finals.

The U17 Sapphires claimed fifth with a dazzling display against the host nation, Hungary, winning convincingly 72-52 in their final game.

Monique Bobongie played for the U17 Sapphires at the FIBA U17 Women’s World Cup in Hungary last week. Photo credit: FIBA

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