ANTANANARIVO (FIBA Africa Championship for Women) - The ladies from the Republic of South Africa Saturday picked their first win in the 2009 edition of FIBA Africa Championship for Women holding in Antananarivo, Madagascar with a 70-29 points spanking of Mauritius.
 
The South African who are determined to shake off her 75-34 lose to 2007 runner-up, Senegal in the opening day of the proceeding on Friday won in all four quarters by 20-06, 14-10, 17-04 and 19-09 points.
 
South Africa who plays host Madagascar on Sunday had her player, Elizabeth Modiselle leading the floor with 18 points, 2 assists and 2 steal, enterprising guard, Ellen Moutlwatse added 14 points, 6 reboundsm 3 assists and 3 steal while Nosipho Njokweni recorded a double double of 10 points and 10 rebounds just as Lungile Mtsweni contributed 10 points to complete the beating of the Mauritius side who will battle Mozambique on Sunday.