# New Zealand and Argentina women's basketball qualifier

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-and-argentina-womens-basketball-qualifier
> Updated: 2026-08-17T23:52:26.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In the opening match of the FIBA women’s pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico, New Zealand defeated Argentina with a final score of 57-35.

While the match was competitive in the early stages, New Zealand secured the win through a dominant fourth-quarter performance. New Zealand outscored Argentina 21-3 in the final period, utilizing defensive pressure to limit the Argentine offense. Key contributors for New Zealand included Ella Brow, Emilia Shearer, and Lauren Whittaker. Argentina’s scoring was led by Florencia Chagas with 10 points.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Tall Ferns defeat Argentina in FIBA pre-Olympic qualifier

The New Zealand Tall Ferns defeated Argentina 57-35 in their opening FIBA pre-Olympic qualifying tournament game in Mexico, fueled by a dominant 21-3 fourth-quarter scoring run.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tall-ferns-defeat-argentina-in-fiba-pre-olympic-qualifier

### 2026-08-17: Argentina women's basketball loses to New Zealand in Olympic pre-qualifier debut

Argentina's women's basketball team lost 35-57 to New Zealand in their opening match of the Olympic pre-qualifier tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-womens-basketball-loses-to-new-zealand-in-olympic-pre-qualifier-debut

---
Cite as: New Zealand and Argentina women's basketball qualifier. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/new-zealand-and-argentina-womens-basketball-qualifier