Angola stuns Germany at basketball worlds

Olimpio Cipriano scored 30 points as Angola rallied from a 10-point deficit late in the game to stun Germany 92-88 in overtime and advance to the round of 16 at the basketball world championship on Wednesday. Angola began the tournament by losing by 50 points to Serbia but improved with every game and capped its run by beating Germany for the first time.

Australia tops Angola, clinches third place in Group A

Australia beat Angola 76-55 Thursday to clinch third place in Group A of the basketball world championship.

Angola, Spain advance at basketball worlds

source: The Associated Press KAYSERI, Turkey — Defending champion Spain advanced to the round of 16 at the basketball world championship on Wednesday and so, more surprisingly, did Angola. Angola made the last 16 four years ago, but it began this year's tournament with a 50-point loss to Serbia. It kept improving, however, and rallied from a 10-point deficit late in the game to stun Germany 92 ...

Angola shocks Germany

ISTANBUL (Reuters) — World championship favorite the US made it four wins out of four with an 88-51 victory over Iran on Wednesday while Angola booked a place in the last 16 with a stunning 92-88 overtime defeat of Germany. Serbia also reached the knockout rounds with a match to spare after a 94-79 victory over Australia and holders Spain avoided an early exit, overcoming a poor start to ...

Angola rallies to stun Germany in OT at basketball world championship

KAYSERI, Turkey - Olimpio Cipriano scored 30 points as Angola rallied from a 10-point deficit late in the game to stun Germany 92-88 in overtime and advance to the round of 16 at the basketball world championship on Wednesday.

Angola, Spain advance at basketball worlds

KAYSERI, Turkey — Defending champion Spain advanced to the round of 16 at the basketball world championship on Wednesday and so, more surprisingly, did Angola.

Australia topple Angola in basketball

Australia racked up a vital 76-55 win over Angola to guarantee their second round spot at the world basketball championships here on Thursday.

Angola beats Jordan 79-65

Angola bounced back from a 50-point loss to Serbia and defeated Jordan 79-65 at the basketball World Championship on Sunday. Jordan (0-2) was coming off a close loss to Australia and kept things tight again until fading in the fourth quarter against the African champion in Group A. Miguel Lutonda led Angola with 16 points, including some key baskets in the fourth.

Boomers bounce Angola

AUSTRALIA has knocked off Angola 76-55 in their final world championship group game in Kayseri, Turkey.

Boomers beat Angola

The Boomers have defeated their former bogey team Angola at the World Championships in Turkey, 76-55, to finish third in Group A and advance to a second-round clash with Slovenia on Sunday.