Dech masterminds key win over Egypt
MONASTIR (Tunisia) - South Sudan are now one win from qualifying to the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup thanks to an 85-65 win over Egypt on Sunday night in Monastir, Tunisia.
Sunday Dech exemplified South Sudan's determination to keep their World Cup aspirations alive.
Dech had a 7 for 13 shooting to lead his team with 18 points and 5 assists. Nuni Omot, Buol Kuol and Anyiarbani Makoi combined for 40 South Sudan points as they improved to 8-1.
TURNING POINT: An intense opening quarter saw Egypt guard Youssef Aboushousha drive to the basket to score the first two points. But it was a short-live lead for Egypt, who were unable to defend Bul Kuol's three-pointer that ignited South Sudan to a 25-14 lead at the end of the opening quarter.
South Sudan led all but 31 seconds of the game.
HERO: Sunday Dech was simply phenomenal. Although he was superb offensively, Dech masterminded his team like real leaders do. He was a vocal when they team needs it.