The bright stars demolished Libya 115-52 to bounce back to winning ways and reviving the hopes of topping Group C.
After suffering a shocking loss to Guinea on Tuesday, South Sudan dominated from start to finish.
Team captain Nuni Omot led by example, leading the Bright Stars with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The 2023 Basketball Africa League MVP was joined by five other teammates who also scored in the double digits, demonstrating that teamwork was essential to their victory.
Libya has scored the fewest points in a 2025 AfroBasket game so far. And with two losses in two Group C games, Libya’s chances of advancing to the quarterfinals were slim.