Senegal Women opened their FIBA Women's AfroBasket campaign with a resounding 80-37 victory over Rwanda Women on July 31, 2025. The Senegalese powerhouse used a smothering defensive performance to completely overwhelm their opponents in the tournament opener. Senegal's length and athleticism caused major problems for Rwanda from the outset, holding them to a very low scoring total. Offensively, Senegal worked the ball inside to their dominant post players, who scored at will and drew frequent fouls. They also controlled the glass, limiting Rwanda to single-shot possessions. By halftime, the lead was insurmountable, allowing Senegal to rest their starters and give playing time to their entire roster. This dominant win not only secures a strong start in the group stage but also sends a message to other title contenders about Senegal's defensive capabilities. Rwanda will look to regroup for their next fixture, while Senegal sets their sights on the top spot in their group. "Our focus was on setting a defensive standard, and the players executed the game plan perfectly," said the Senegal coach.