Serbia celebrate title in Shenzhen - Aug 22, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
FINAL
Serbia - Canada 68-55
Serbia regained the World University Games title. They prevailed against Canada in the championship game in Shenzhen tonight. Mladen Jeremic (196-G-88, agency: Interperformances) stepped up with 17 points to lead the charge. Canada stayed in charge in the opening quarter. The North American team posted a 19:17 lead after ten minutes. Canada maintained the lead throughout the second frame. They arrived at halftime up by two points 34:32 [read more]
FINAL
Serbia - Canada 68-55 Serbia regained the World University Games title. They prevailed against Canada in the championship game in Shenzhen tonight. Mladen Jeremic (196-G-88, agency: Interperformances) stepped up with 17 points to lead the charge. Canada stayed in charge in the opening quarter. The North American team posted a 19:17 lead after ten minutes. Canada maintained the lead throughout the second frame. They arrived at halftime up by two points 34:32. But Serbia opened the second half on an 8:2 run to surge ahead. The European team gradually boosted the margin arriving at the final break up by 9 points 49:40. Serbia stayed aggressive and kept their opponents at distance throughout the fourth frame. Canada failed to get within striking distance in the final quarter as Serbia coasted to the victory at the end. Vladimir Lucic (202-F-89, agency: Beo Basket) posted 11 points, while Marko Ljubicic (195-G-87, agency: Beo Basket) notched 9 points in the winning effort. Nathan Yu (189-PG-89) and Tyson Hinz (199-F-91) answered with 14 points each in the loss.
3-4 place
Lithuania - Russia 76-74 Lithuania stepped on the pedestal at World University Games. They held off Russia in the consolation final. Ernestas Ezerskis (192-PG-87) scored 25 points to pace the winners. Russia cleared off late in the opening term to post a 19:14 lead. Evgeny Pashutin team stretched the gap to 10 points midway through the second frame. Russia established a 35:24 halftime advantage. But Lithuania bounced back in the third term. The Baltic team erased the deficit in the third term and eked out a 48:46 lead at the final intermission. Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) and Kadzevicius boosted the margin to 5 points late in regulation 71:66. But Petr Gubanov (207-C-87) and Dmitry Golovin sank five free throws to draw things level at 71. Gediminas Orelikas converted a three-point play but Petr Gubanov and Savelyev levelled things up again at 74. Stanionis got fouled and dropped two free throws to put Lithuania in front 76:74 with four seconds remaining. Savelyev missed a buzzer-beater and Lithuania escaped with victory at the end. Gediminas Orelikas posted 16 points, while Julius Jucikas added 9 points in the win. Petr Gubanov answered with 24 points for Russia. Anatoly Kashirov (215-C-87) had 17 points and 8 rebounds in the loss.
5-6 place
USA - Germany 86-83 USA wrapped up their World University Games campaign with victory. They held off Germany in a thrilling battle to occupy the fifth overall position. Trevor Mbakwe (203-F-89) stepped up with 21 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. USA and Germany traded baskets throughout close first quarter. The lead changed hands before Germany posted a 21:19 lead after ten minutes. The European team maintained the advantage throughout the second quarter. Germany arrived at halftime up by a single point 41:40. Jamychal Green (206-F-90) scored 10 points in the third frame allowing USA to take a 64:61 lead heading into the fourth frame. Trevor Mbakwe helped the United States build an 11-point lead midway through the fourth stanza. Johannes Lischka (203-F/C-87) drained a pair of triples late in regulation as Germany got within three points but USA stayed calm as Gibbs and Trevor Mbakwe sealed the winning outcome from the charity stripe. John Jenkins (193-G-91) scored 15 points, while Jamychal Green added 12 points for the winners. Johannes Lischka responded with 28 points for Germany. Bastian Doreth (183-G-89) notched 12 points in the loss.
7-8 place
Finland - Romania 76-69 Finland celebrated the victory on the final day of the World University Games in Shenzhen. They overcame Romania to clinch the seventh overall position. Antti Kanervo (193-G/F-89) scored 21 points to pace the winners. Finland jumped ahead early in the encounter and ensured 23:20 lead at the first break. The teams stayed close throughout the second quarter. Finland hung on to establish a 39:38 halftime lead. Romania denied the deficit late in the third quarter. They drew things level at 55 heading into the fourth period. Vlad Moldoveanu (207-F/C-88, agency: Interperformances, college: American) put Romania in front 67:65 with three minutes to go in regulation. But Roope Ahonen stepped up with nine points in the reminder of the contest carrying Finland to the victory. He finished with 20 points, while Matti Nuutinen (200-F-90) added 11 points in the win. Titus Nicoara (202-F-88, agency: Interperformances) answered with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists for Romania. Vlad Moldoveanu delivered 17 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.
9-10 place
Ukraine - Turkey 76-71 Ukraine earned the 9th place at the World University Games in Shenzhen. They defeated Turkey tonight. Maksym Kornienko (205-F/C-87) stepped up with 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the winners. Ukraine had to overcome a sloppy start. Turkey capped the opening period on a 14:2 run to take a 23:13 lead. The Turkish team maintained the advantage throughout the second quarter. They headed into the second half up by 9 points 36:27. But Ukraine exploded with a 17:7 rally late in the third quarter to level things up at 56. Ukraine quickly cleared off to a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter and kept Turkey at bay afterwards. Dmytro Khodov (201-F-87) finished with 18 points, while Oleksandr Tischenko (206-C-89) added 13 points in the winning effort. Melih Mahmutoglu (193-G-90) responded with 16 points for Turkey. Bora Pacun (210-F-87) delivered 14 points and 9 rebounds in the loss.
11-12 place
Czech Republic - Japan 94-81 Czech Republic ended their World University Games campaign with victory. They toppled Japan to clinch the 11th overall position. Patrik Auda (205-F-89) stepped up with 27 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. The teams got to a flying start. They traded baskets eagerly throughout the opening frame. Japan eked out a 29:28 lead after ten minutes. The teams stayed neck and neck throughout the second frame. Czech Republic gained a narrow 47:44 lead at the interval. The Czech team finally cleared off in the third stanza. The Europeans arrived at the final pause up by 10 points 68:58. Czech Republic unloaded 26 points in the fourth period and rolled to the victory at the end. Tomas Macela (179-G-88) and Vojtech Hruban (200-F-89) delivered 15 points apiece in the win. Kosuke Kanamaru (193-F/G-89) answered with 17 points for Japan. Ruymo Ono (197-F/C-88) had 14 points and 7 rebounds in defeat.
13-14 place
Israel - Brazil 60-65 Brazil registered victory on the final day of World University Games tournament. They held off Israel to claim the 13th position. Frederico Santos (91) posted 13 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort. Brazil posted a 17:15 lead at the first break. But Israel bounced back and levelled things up at 32 at halftime. Israel pulled in front in the third quarter. They ensured a 48:41 lead heading into the fourth period. Brazil turned things around in the fourth stanza. The Latin American side erased the deficit and finished the game strongly stealing a tough win at the end. Lucas Nogueira (213-C-92) had 13 points, while Fabricio Melo (212-C-90) and Rafael Stabile (F-88) delivered 10 points apiece in the victory. Ben Rice (195-F-90) and Gilad Karni (195-F/G-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) answered with 13 points each in the loss.
15-16 place
Australia - Mexico 71-68 Australia overcame Mexico on the final day of action at World University Games in China. The Aussies thus earned the 15th place at the tourney. Clinton Steindl (200-F-89) registered 15 points to lead the effort. Mexico looked better in the starting frame. They established a 19:14 lead after ten minutes. The Latin American team maintained the advantage throughout the second quarter. They posted a 31:25 halftime lead. Australia managed to narrow the gap in the third quarter. They cut the deficit at 4 points 42:46 entering the fourth frame. Australia got within striking distance in the dying minutes and eventually snatched a difficult win at the end. Matthew Hodgson (211-C-91) provided 14 points for Australia. Cameron Gliddon (196-G/F-89) delivered 11 points in the win. Francisco Cruz (191-G-89) answered with 15 points for Mexico. Israel Nolasco (205-C-89) had 12 points in the loss.
17-18 place
China - South Korea 87-88 South Korea stole a narrow win over China on the final day of World University Games in Shenzhen. Five players scored in double figures to lead South Korea to the victory. They thus claimed the 17th place at the tournament. South Korea were well in control throughout the opening quarter. They posted a 28:16 lead after ten minutes. But the hosts stopped the rot and narrowed the deficit in the second frame. China got as close as three points at the interval 41:44. South Korea kept their opponents at distance in the third frame. China faced a 5-point deficit into the fourth quarter. The home team trimmed the distance to just three points with under three minutes to go. But Jaehyun Park and Lee Jung-Hyun (190-F-87) sealed the victory for South Korea. Kim Mingoo (188-G-91) posted 17 points, while Choi Bu Kyung (200-F-89) delivered 16 points in the victory. Ling Chang (206-F-88) and Ren JunFei (204-C-90) answered with 20 points each for China.
19-20 place
Hungary - United Arab Emirates 84-62 Hungary overcame UAE on the final day of action at World University Games. The victory sealed the 19th-place finish for the winners. Mate Mohacsi (192-F-90) scored 20 points and collected 8 rebounds to pace the effort. UAE jumped to an early lead but Hungary quickly denied the deficit. The European team posted a 25:16 lead ten minutes into the game. Hungary opened a double-digit lead early in the second term and maintained it well throughout the period. Hungary mounted the pressure in the third term and eased to a 20-point lead at the final break 68:48. UAE did not recover in the fourth frame and had to surrender at the end. Peter Szabo (183-G-89) posted 19 points, while Zoltan Supola (190-G-88, agency: FCM) added 18 points in the win. Qais Alshabebi (200-F-91) responded with 21 points for UAE. Mohamed AlBraiki (205-C-91) netted 17 points in defeat.
21-22 place
New Zealand - Hong Kong 92-61 New Zealand finished their World University Games campaign on a high note. The Kiwis thumped Hong Kong to earn the 21st place at the tournament. Marco Alexander (186-G-91) scored 25 points to lead the charge. New Zealand fired 27 points in the opening term to build a 9-point lead. The Kiwis cleared off in the second frame. They built a 22-point halftime advantage. New Zealand went on a 13:4 run to open the third stanza. Hong Kong never recovered in the reminder of the contest as New Zealand cruised to the victory at the end. Justin Richard Edwards (197-F-90) posted 24 points, while Dion Prewster (195-G/F-91, college: Stephen F. Austin) added 15 points and 7 rebounds in the winning effort. Hong Kong answered with 23 points from Lee Ki (177-PG-87). Chan Yik Lun (190-G-87) had 11 points in defeat.
Serbia to defend title against Canada in Shenzhen - Aug 21, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
SEMIFINALS
Canada - Lithuania 83-68
Canada reached the title game at the World University Games in China. They overcame Lithuania in the first semifinal tonight. Tyson Hinz (199-F-91) stepped up with 21 points and 7 rebounds to pace the effort. Lithuania looked exhausted after a tough quarterfinal battle against USA. Canada capitalized jumping to a 24:18 lead after ten minutes. The North American side maintained the lead throughout the second period [read more]
SEMIFINALS
Canada - Lithuania 83-68 Canada reached the title game at the World University Games in China. They overcame Lithuania in the first semifinal tonight. Tyson Hinz (199-F-91) stepped up with 21 points and 7 rebounds to pace the effort. Lithuania looked exhausted after a tough quarterfinal battle against USA. Canada capitalized jumping to a 24:18 lead after ten minutes. The North American side maintained the lead throughout the second period. They established a 39:29 halftime advantage. The gap grew at double figures in the third frame. Canada enjoyed a 14-point lead before the Baltic team cut it to 9 points with ten minutes to go 47:56. Canada however restored a safe cushion early in the fourth frame and marched to the victory at the end. Warren Ward (196-G-89) and Boris Bakovic (201-F-88, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 16 points apiece in the win. Gediminas Zyle (209-C-88) replied with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Lithuania. Marius Valukonis (198-F-88) posted 11 points in defeat.
Russia - Serbia 61-81 Serbia will defend their World University Games title in the championship against Canada tomorrow. The reigning champions held off Russia in the semifinal tonight to ensure their title game birth. Vladimir Lucic (202-F-89, agency: Beo Basket) scored 18 points to pace the effort. Serbia dominated from start to finish. They established a 23:18 lead after ten minutes. Serbia extended the lead in the second quarter. They posted a 45:26 halftime advantage. Russia could not change the complexion of the encounter in the second half. Serbia stayed well in charge of the proceedings. They recorded a 64:45 lead heading into the final period. They did not slow down in the fourth frame and celebrated a comfortable win at the end. Mladen Jeremic (196-G-88, agency: Interperformances) and Milos Dimic (195-G-89) accounted for 12 points each for Serbia. Stefan Bircevic (209-F/C-89) and Vladimir Stimac (209-C-87, agency: Interperformances) had 11 points each in the victory. Viacheslav Zaitsev (191-G-89) responded with 15 points for Russia. Petr Gubanov (207-C-87) notched 12 points in the loss.
5-8 place
USA - Romania 94-73 USA outmuscled Romania in the 5th-8th place classification round at World University Games. USA will now take on Germany for the fifth place tomorrow. Romania will face Finland in the final game of the tournament. USA opened the game with a 12:2 run. They stayed in charge posting a 20:12 lead at the first break. USA cleared off to an 18-point lead at halftime. The North American team maintained the advantage throughout the third term. USA entered the fourth quarter up by 19 points 74:55. Romania could not get any closer throughout the final period as the United States breezed to the victory at the end. Draymond Green (198-F-90) registered 16 points to lead the charge. Jamychal Green (206-F-90) and John Jenkins (193-G-91) contributed 12 points apiece in the victory. Titus Nicoara (202-F-88, agency: Interperformances) responded with 22 points and 10 rebounds for Romania. Andrei Mandache (189-G-87, agency: Global Sports Plaza) had 18 points in the loss.
Germany - Finland 84-63 Germany will play for the fifth place at World University Games. They outgunned Finland in the classification round tonight. Finland will take on Romania for the 7th overall position at the tournament. Stefan Schmidt (206-C-89) delivered 16 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Germany erupted for 27 points in the opening quarter to clear off. They piled up a 13-point lead at the first break. Finland opened the second frame on a 9:0 run to narrow the gap. Finland held their opponents to just four points in the second term to trim the deficit to a single point 30:31. Germany used a 9:1 run midway through the third quarter to gain a 42:33 lead. They managed to establish a comfortable 59:45 advantage at the final break. Germany quickly boosted the gap to 20 points in the fourth frame and never looked back en route to the victory. Johannes Lischka (203-F/C-87) provided 14 points, while Nicolai Simon (191-G-87) added 13 points in the winning effort. Matti Nuutinen (200-F-90) answered with 16 points for Finland. Roope Ahonen (187-PG-90, agency: FCM) had 15 points in the loss.
9-12 place
Czech Republic - Ukraine 52-71 Ukraine celebrated a comfortable victory over Czech Republic in 9th-12th place classification round at World University Games. Maksym Kornienko (205-F/C-87) delivered 20 points to lead the effort. Ukraine limited their opponents to 11 points in the first frame posting a 4-point lead. The margin grew at 11-point mark midway through the second term. Czech Republic finished the half strongly cutting the deficit at just four points 28:32 at halftime. Ukraine once again cleared off to a double-digit margin in the third quarter. But Czech Republic bounced back again trimming the distance to six points with one quarter remaining. Ukraine tipped off the fourth period on a 10:3 run and coasted to the victory afterwards. Pavlo Burenko (186-PG-90) posted 13 points and 7 rebounds, while Igor Zaitsev (211-F/C-89) contributed 11 points in the victory. Patrik Auda (205-F-89) answered with 12 points for Czech Republic. Petr Dokoupil (191-G-88)oupil finished with 10 points in defeat.
Turkey - Japan 85-83 Turkey overcame Japan in the 5th-8th place classification round at World University Games. Birkan Batuk (198-F-90) scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Turkey will now take on Ukraine tomorrow. Japan will face Czech Republic in the tournament finale. Turkey earned a narrow 24:21 lead at the first intermission. But Japan struck back in the second term. Japan posted a 46:45 halftime advantage. The seesaw action continued in the third term. Turkey regained the lead and secured a one-point lead at the final break 66:65. The teams were tied at 80 with under two minutes left. Ibrahim Yildirim (190-G-90) drained a triple and then Turna sealed the winning outcome for Turkey. Ibrahim Yildirim accounted for 14 points, while Bora Pacun (210-F-87) added 13 points and 9 caroms in the victory. Kosuke Kanamaru (193-F/G-89) answered with 20 points for Japan. Daisuke Kobayashi (188-G-87) 15 points in the losing effort.
13-16 place
Australia - Israel 83-88 OT Israel outlasted Australia in a thriller at World University Games tonight. The victory propelled Israel into the game for the 13th place at the tournament against Brazil. Australia will wrap up their campaign against Mexico tomorrow. The teams exchanged baskets in the close first quarter. Australia and Israel entered the second period tied at 19. Israel pulled in front in the second frame. They grabbed a 36:32 halftime lead. Australia levelled things up at 42 midway through the third quarter but Israel once again put their noses in front to enjoy a 57:50 lead with ten minutes left in regulation. Australia denied the deficit and Benjamin Dowdell (200-F-88) put them in charge 70:69 with under a minute remaining. Eyal Shulman answered with a triple but Maynard hit a jumper to force overtime. The teams traded baskets for some time in the extra period but Yoad Bet-Yosef (182-G-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) had the last laugh as he knocked down three points late in overtime to seal the victory for Israel. Yoad Bet-Yosef finished with 19 points, while Raviv Pitshon (202-C/F-89) added 16 points and 17 rebounds in the victory. Benjamin Dowdell answered with 23 points and 10 rebounds for Australia. Cameron Gliddon (196-G/F-89) provided 17 points in defeat.
Brazil - Mexico 79-61 Brazil shot down Mexico in 13th-16th place classification round at World University Games tonight. Michael Machado (185-G-90) scored 16 points to pace the effort. The teams stayed close throughout the opening quarter. Brazil eked out a 17:15 lead after ten minutes of action. Brazil stretched the lead in the second frame. The Latin American team opened a 38:28 advantage at halftime. Brazil continued to increase the tempo in the third term. They cleared off to a 22-point lead at the final intermission. Brazil did not slow down as they cruised to the victory at the end. Rafael Stabile (F-88) and Frederico Santos (91) posted 12 points apiece in the win. Gabriel Giron (192-F-88) responded with 17 points and 10 rebounds for Mexico. Israel Nolasco (205-C-89) had 8 points in the loss.
17-20 place
United Arab Emirates - South Korea 61-87 South Korea breezed past UAE at the World University Games classification round tonight. Cha Bawee (191-F-89) erupted for 30 points to pace the winners. South Korea will now take on China for the 17th overall position at the tournament. UAE will wrap up their campaign against Hungary. South Korea fired 27 points in the first period to take an 11-point lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second frame. South Korea established a 47:38 halftime buffer. The Korean team gradually boosted the gap throughout the third stanza. They ensured a 64:49 advantage with ten minutes remaining. South Korea took off in the fourth frame opening a 20-point lead and eased to the victory at the end. Lim Jongill (192-F-90) had 11 points, while Kim Jun-Yl (202-C-92) and Kim Jiwan (188-G-90) scored 10 points apiece in the win. Mohamed AlBraiki (205-C-91) answered with 22 points for UAE. Omar Alameri (200-F-91) netted 12 points in the loss.
China - Hungary 79-72 China recorded their second win at the World University Games in Shenzhen. The hosts overcame Hungary in the 17th-20th place classification round. Li Yuanyu (206-C-91) top-scored with 26 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. China will now take on South Korea for the 17th overall position. Hungary will wrap up their campaign against UAE. Hungary got to the better start. They posted a 25:20 lead ten minutes into the game. The visitors stayed in front throughout the second quarter. They registered a 36:35 halftime lead. Hungary boosted the margin in the third term. They entered the final period up by two points 56:54. But China gradually turn things around putting their noses in front in the fourth quarter. The hosts stepped on the gas in the dying minutes and escaped with victory at the end. Shi Hongfei (180-PG-93) notched 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Ren JunFei (204-C-90) added 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Zoltan Supola (190-G-88, agency: FCM) answered with 19 points for Hungary. Ferdinand Morgen (206-F/C-90) tallied 14 points and 10 rebounds in defeat.
Canada, Serbia, Russia and Lithuania will play in semifinals - Aug 20, 2011 (by Eurobasket News)
Quarterfinals
Russia - Finland 74-39
Russia destroyed Finland in the last Quarterfinal Game of the World University Games in China. The Russia team had an easy 74:39 victory to advance to the semifinals. Russia opened the game with 7-0 run after the first 5 minutes and had 19:9 at the end of the frame. Finland scored another 9 points in the second period to trail 18:41 at the halftime [read more]
Quarterfinals
Russia - Finland 74-39 Russia destroyed Finland in the last Quarterfinal Game of the World University Games in China. The Russia team had an easy 74:39 victory to advance to the semifinals. Russia opened the game with 7-0 run after the first 5 minutes and had 19:9 at the end of the frame. Finland scored another 9 points in the second period to trail 18:41 at the halftime. In the third quarter Russia also limited the Scandinavian team to 9 points and improved to 59:27 after thirty minutes. Russia won the last stanza 15-12 and advanced to the semis. Ivan Nelyubov (207-C-88) stepped up with 17 points and Petr Gubanov (207-C-87) added 16. Viacheslav Zaitsev (191-G-89) posted 10, while Andrey Mateyunas (180-PG-88) collected 9 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Antto Nikkarinen (185-PG-91) replied with 16 points in the losing effort and Antti Kanervo (193-G/F-89) netted 8.
Canada - Romania 71-58 Canada became the first World University Games semifinalists. They held off Romania tonight. Tyson Hinz (199-F-91) stepped up with 23 points to pace the winners. Canada cleared off late in the opening period posting a 25:14 lead. Romania opened the second term on a 12:0 run to surge ahead. But Canada restored lead late in the first half 32:29. The North American team triggered a 12:2 run at the start of the second half to take a 13-point lead. They earned a 54:44 advantage at the final intermission. Romania never got closer than 7 points in the fourth period as Canada rolled to the victory at the end. Boris Bakovic (201-F-88, agency: Interperformances) scored 13 points, while Jordan Baker (192-G-91, college: Utah Valley St.) added 12 points in the winning effort. Titus Nicoara (202-F-88, agency: Interperformances) answered with 20 points and 13 rebounds for Romania. Vlad Moldoveanu (207-F/C-88, agency: Interperformances, college: American) had 13 points and 8 rebounds in defeat.
USA - Lithuania 74-76 Lithuania will play in World University Games semifinals. They stunned USA to stay in the title race. Gediminas Orelikas (200-G/F-90) stepped up with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists in the victory. USA quite expectedly grabbed the initiative early in the game. The North Americans posted a 15:12 lead after ten minutes. They maintained the advantage throughout the second period. USA registered a 42:37 halftime advantage. However Lithuania tipped off the second half on a 7:0 run to surge ahead. Denmon Green returned the lead to the United States midway through the third quarter but Gediminas Orelikas and Marius Valukonis (198-F-88) made it 65:61 for the Baltic team heading into the fourth frame. Gediminas Zyle (209-C-88) stretched the gap to 8 points midway through the fourth quarter. But USA reacted with an 8:0 run to draw things level at 74 with under two minutes to go. Kadzevicius sank two free throws and then the teams went scoreless for almost 100 seconds as Lithuania escaped with a narrow win at the end. Marius Valukonis had 11 points, while Edgaras Stanionis (193-G-88) and Gediminas Zyle posted 10 points each in the victory. John Jenkins (193-G-91) replied with 17 points for USA. Ashton Gibbs (187-G-90) provided 16 points in defeat.
Germany - Serbia 55-77 Serbia became the Semifinalist of the World University Games in China. The team won the European Quarterfinal clash over Germany 77:55 after a miserable start. It was a slow start as both teams nailed 11 points in the first five minutes. Germany had 6:5 and then erupted for 20:12 after the first period. Serbia tied the game in the middle of the second frame and after 23-13 grabbed 35:33 halftime advantage. They never looked behind after. The third quarter brought 22-10 for the Serbian side that needed 57:43 to enter the last stanza. Serbia had 68:47 after 35 minutes of the game and finished with comfortable 77:55 victory. Dragovic Nikola top-scored for the winners with 20 points and Vladimir Lucic (202-F-89, agency: Beo Basket) notched 15. Mladen Jeremic (196-G-88, agency: Interperformances) nailed 14, while Milos Dimic (195-G-89) scored 11. Johannes Lischka (203-F/C-87) brought 12 points in the losing effort and Oskar Fassler (198-G-88) added 10.
9-16 place
Czech Republic - Australia 78-69 Czech Republic registered a confident win over Australia in the classification round of World University Games. Vojtech Hruban (200-F-89) stepped up with 17 points and 7 rebounds to pace the winners. Czech Republic jumped in front early in the game. They posted a 22:15 lead ten minutes into the game. The Europeans cleared off in the second term. Czech Republic boosted the margin to 12 points at halftime 40:28. They shielded off the advantage well throughout the third term. Czech Republic entered the fourth frame up by 14 points 53:39. Australia exploded with 30 points in the final quarter but it was not enough to threaten the margin. Petr Dokoupil (191-G-88) produced 18 points, while Jiri Slavik (203-F-89) added 14 points in the win. Ryan Broekhoff (198-F/G-90) replied with 14 points for Australia. Cameron Gliddon (196-G/F-89) netted 12 points in defeat.
Turkey - Brazil 92-84 Turkey opened classification round for 9th-16th place with victory. They held off Brazil tonight. Birkan Batuk (198-F-90) knocked down 22 points to pace the effort. Turkey earned a 21:16 lead at the first break. Turkey opened the second frame on a 12:3 run to establish a 14-point advantage. But Brazil cut the deficit to just two points 35:37 at halftime. Turkey however did not allow their opponents to pull in front. Levent Torsakal team maintained the lead as they registered a 64:58 advantage at the final break. Turkey kept their opponents at bay throughout the fourth frame and drove to the victory at the end. Can Ozcan (202-F-89) posted 17 points, while Yigitcan Turna (187-PG-87) added 16 points in the win. Michael Machado (185-G-90) responded with 30 points and 6 assists for Brazil. Fabricio Melo (212-C-90) netted 15 points in the loss.
Ukraine - Israel 95-80 Ukraine registered another win at the World University Games. They overcame Israel in the 9th-16th place classification round today. Igor Zaitsev (211-F/C-89) tallied 21 points and 16 rebounds to pace Ukraine. Ukraine surged ahead early in the game and maintained the lead throughout the opening quarter. They entered the second period up by 6 points 25:19. Israel cut the deficit early in the second quarter but Ukraine bounced back posting a 52:40 halftime advantage. The gap grew at 15-point mark midway through the third term. Ukraine established a 76:62 advantage heading into the fourth period. Israel never threatened the margin in the fourth period as Ukraine cruised to the victorya at the end. Stanislav Tymofeyenko (205-F-89) had 17 points, while Maksym Kornienko (205-F/C-87) added 16 points for the winners. Anton Shoutvin (206-C/F-89) answered with 18 points for Israel. Yoad Bet-Yosef (182-G-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) finished with 15 points in the loss.
Mexico - Japan 88-92 Japan registered victory in classification round of World University Games in Shenzhen. They overcame Mexico in the 9th-16th place round. Kosuke Kanamaru (193-F/G-89) stepped up with 21 points to pace the effort. Mexico surged ahead early in the encounter but Japan quickly bounced back. The Asian team accounted for 29 points in the opening stanza to take a 4-point lead. Mexico and Japan stayed close throughout the second term. Japan eked out a 49:47 lead at halftime. Mexico erased the deficit and spurred in front in the third frame. The Latin American team posted a 70:66 advantage at the final intermission. Japan quickly denied the deficit and built an 82:77 lead midway through the fourth quarter. Japan shielded off the margin well enough in the final minutes posting a well-deserved win at the end. Ruymo Ono (197-F/C-88) delivered 18 points, while Takatoshi Furukawa (190-G/F-87) added 12 points in the victory. Gabriel Giron (192-F-88) answered with 26 points for Mexico. Cesar Del Campo (194-F-87) provided 19 points in the loss.
17-23 place
New Zealand - Hungary 56-90 Hungary earned the initial win at World University Games in China. They dropped New Zealand in 17th-23rd place classification round. Peter Kovacs (189-G-88) knocked down 23 points to pace the effort. Hungary fired 28 points in the opening period to post a 6-point lead. They held the Kiwis to just 6 points in the second frame as the margin grew at 16-point mark at halftime. Hungary dominated in the third period. They established a comfortable 68:38 lead heading into the fourth stanza and did not look back en route to the victory. Peter Szabo (183-G-89) registered 14 points, while Gergely Somogyi (218-C-89) had 13 points and 7 rebounds in the winning effort. Justin Richard Edwards (197-F-90) replied with 21 points and 7 rebounds for New Zealand. Marco Alexander (186-G-91) and Dion Prewster (195-G/F-91, college: Stephen F. Austin) finished with 9 points apiece in defeat.
Hong Kong - United Arab Emirates 73-86 UAE registered their first win at World University Games in Shenzhen. They toppled Hong Kong in the classification round for 17th-23rd place tonight. Omar Alameri (200-F-91) stepped up with 26 points and 10 rebounds to pace the winners. UAE surged ahead early in the encounter and stayed on top throughout the opening frame. They recorded a 23:18 lead after ten minutes. But Hong Kong struck back in the second period. They erased the deficit and established a 39:35 halftime advantage. UAE shifted the gear in the third frame. They strongly finished the period to pile up an 11-point lead 69:58. UAE boosted the margin to 16 points midway through the final stanza and marched to the victory at the end. Rashed Al Zaabi (190-G-88) notched 20 points and 17 rebounds in the victory. Lee Ki (177-PG-87) answered with 25 points for Hong Kong. Chan Yik Lun (190-G-87) tallied 22 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists in defeat.
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