The Adolescent Health and Information Project (AHIP) Queens lost a golden chance to get their win of the campaign as they fell in the 4th quarter to a Patience Idoko lead Benue Princess.
The girls from Kano (AHIP Queens) had a fantastic 3rd quarter recovering from a poor first half where they trailed by 20 points (10-30)reducing the deficit to (7 points) 32-39 going into the final quarter.
However,inspirational performance from Patience Idoko who finished with a double double, 16 points,11 rebounds and 14 points from team mate Cynthia Gbihi ensured 2nd win of the season for the Benue Princess.
Speaking after the match, head coach of the AHIP Queens, William Morrison said his team is gradually getting into their groove and their focus is securing a place in the Final 8.
“We have prepared and worked hard for this moments, we just need to find our feet and we will start winning our games”.
Inspirational captain of the Benue Princess, Patience Idoko believes her team can get better this season if they play together. She said
“If we can play together I believe we can make the final 8.We are playing First Deepwater tomorrow and it’s going to be 5 against 5 so we have nothing to fear”.
As Benue Princess get set for their next encounter against the former four time champion, First Deepwater, AHIP Queens will be have a day of rest and enough time to prepare for Plateau Rocks on Wednesday.
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