The 10th-ranked Japan Women’s National Team defeated the 48th-ranked Portugal national team 68-43 to win the second straight victory. The defense worked from the beginning, and when the first half was turned back at 36-21, the lead was further expanded in the second half.

Monica Okoye (Fujitsu), who succeeded in shooting four 3-point shots, has a strong presence with 12 points and 5 rebounds, which is the most in line with the team. After the match, he made a speech on the court saying, “My job is 3 points and defense. I want to do my best for Japan.”

Naho Miyoshi (Toyota Motor Corp.), who played an active part in the first match, scored 12 goals by scoring four 3-point shots again on the day when he was started. Young Nanako Toto (Toyota Boshoku) also showed her presence with 4 points, 1 assist, and 3 steels.

A total of 3 games have been played against Portugal. In the first match on the 10th, which was the first international match after the interruption of activities due to the corona wreck, he won 69-47 while struggling halfway. The final race will be held on the 13th. Director Tom Hovasse said, “I want to show you more beautiful and fast basketball tomorrow.”