Benfica beats Sporting CP behind Nunn’s double-double
LISBON (Interstat) — Schaquilla Nunn had 21 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks to lead visiting Benfica past Sporting CP 75-63 on Sunday in a women’s professional basketball game. Maria Neto added 15 points and 6 assists for Benfica. Dayna Rouse scored 20 points for Sporting CP, while Emilia Ferreira added 10 points and 5 rebounds. Josephine Filipe contributed 10 points and 5 rebounds for Benfica, and Joana Soeiro dished out 6 assists. Benfica led 16-13 after the first quarter, extended the margin to 33-31 at halftime and took a 56-48 advantage into the fourth. Benfica shot 27 of 61 from the floor, 7 of 23 from 3-point range and 14 of 24 from the free throw line. Sporting CP shot 24 of 56 overall, 4 of 14 from beyond the arc and 9 of 14 at the line. Benfica held a 12-6 edge in offensive rebounds and committed 15 turnovers to Sporting CP’s 16. Benfica improved to 1-0, while Sporting CP fell to 0-1.