Group I USA - Serbia 68:66 Serbia gave scares to the USA before falling short at the World University Games in Belgrade today. The USA team thus improved at 3-0 record in Group I and would face Bulgaria in the quarterfinal on Thursday. Serbia clinched the second spot in the pool to set up the quarterfinal clash against Turkey. The USA won the fourth game on the trot to enter the playoffs unbeaten. But the hosts made the favorites sweat for the victory tonight. Balanced offense and stifling defense served as the key to Serbian 18:15 lead after ten minutes. The USA found the beat in the second frame as they began clawing their back. Talor Battle (180-G-88) stepped up for the North American team as they toiled for a one-point lead at the interval. The teams went neck and neck in the third quarter. The USA secured a minimal lead into the final frame. The tension grew higher in the dying minutes but the USA proved calm down the line and escaped with a nervous win at the end. Talor Battle knocked down 17 points to lead the charge. Da'Sean Butler produced 12 points for the winners. Milan Macvan and Miroslav Raduljica answered with 13 points apiece for Serbia. Ivan Paunic (194-G-87) topscored with 14 points for the home team.
USA: Talor Battle 17, Da'Sean Butler 12, Corey Fisher 8 Serbia: Ivan Paunic 14, Milan Macvan 13, Miroslav Raduljica 13+10 boards
Finland - Greece 70:66 Finland posted the first win at the World University Games Group I. They held off Greece to clinch the third spot, while Greece remained in the fourth position at 0-3. Finland will now face Ukraine in the classification games of the 9th-12th spots. Greece will take on Portugal for the 13th-16th overall places. Finland had to overcome a deep 9-point hole at halftime to come out winners at the end. Ville Makalainen (194-F-85, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) provided 16 points and 13 rebounds to help Finland to the victory. Greece opened the game confidently earning a 4-point lead after ten minutes. They did not loosen the grip and stormed to a 9-point advantage at the main break. But Finland found the way to neutralize their opponents in the second half. They limited the Hellenes to 8 points in the third term to pull as close as 3 points with ten minutes to go. Finland fired on all cylinders in the final stanza to steal a tough at the end. Juho Nenonen delivered 15 points for Finland at the end. Ilkka Vuori had 9 points and 8 assists in the win. Dimitris Verginis (194-G-87, agency: FCM) responded with 14 points for Greece. Sotiris Manolopoulos posted 10 points and 9 boards in the losing effort.
Group J Lithuania - Latvia 84:64 Lithuania clinched the top spot in Group J at the World University Games. They toppled their archrivals Latvia to improve at 3-0 record. Lithuania will now face either Israel or Russia in the quarterfinal on Thursday. Latvia slipped at 1-2 record in the third place in the pool. Latvia got to the better in this one. Arturs Strelnieks (196-G/F-85) paced the team as they grabbed a 23:16 lead after ten minutes. But a Robertas Kuncaitis team quickly rebounded and started to dictate their rules in the second stanza. Lithuania trimmed the margin to a single point at halftime. They quickly turned the deficit into a lead in the second half. Deividas Gailius (200-F-88) and Martynas Mazeika helped Lithuania to a 63:53 lead at three-quarter time. Lithuania finished off their opponents in the fourth period limiting those to just 11 points. Deividas Gailius scored 16 points and collected 6 boards to lead the way for Lithuania. Martynas Mazeika added 12 points, while Martynas Pocius produced 11 points and 6 boards for the winners. Arturs Strelnieks notched 18 points and 13 boards for Latvia. Martins Kravcenko and Arturs Berzins had 12 points each for Latvia in defeat.
Germany - Romania 81:69 Germany defeat Romania at the World University Games in Serbia tonight. Dominik Bahiense de Mello (190-G-85, agency: Pro One Sports) scored 22 points to lead the German selection. Germany thus claimed the second spot in Group J and advanced into the quarterfinal stage. Romania were sent to the fourth position in the standings. Germany will play against Israel next. Romania will face Italy in the classification games for 13th-16th places. Germany quickly marked their serious ambitions for the game. They outgunned Romania 23:11 in the starting frame to enjoy a 12-point lead at the first break. The Bundesteam unloaded 29 points in the second stanza to keep Romania at bay. A Tudor Costescu team showed some signs of recovery in the third frame. With their backs against the wall Romania tried to bounce back. They stepped on the gas and trimmed the margin to 13 points before the fourth stanza. Romania won the final quarter by one point but it was not enough for the victory as Germany celebrated a vital success. Per Gunther had 15 points for the winning side. Johannes Lischka produced 13 points and 15 boards for Germany. Ionut Dragusin replied with 20 points and 16 boards for Romania. Titus Nicoara (200-F-88, agency: Interperformances) had a monster game of 20 points and 19 boards in defeat.
Group K Israel - Canada 89:81 Israel completed the fifth straight victory at the World University Games in Belgrade. They knocked down Canada in Group K action today to set up a quarterfinal clash against Germany. Canada will play against Latvia for the 9th-12th spots on Thursday. Canada gave all Israel could handle before narrowly losing at the end. Elishay Kadir (203-F-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) and Gal Mekel fired up Israel in the starting frame as they rolled to a 7-point lead at the first intermission. But Canada seemed ready for the challenge. They burst out of the blocks in the second term to account for 30 points. Canada arrived at halftime ahead by 3 points giving Israel some food for thought during the major break. Israel got the message and went off the dressing room much more aggressive defensively and restored the lead with one quarter remaining. Israel played it safe in the final period and did not allow the North American team to threaten the margin. Elishay Kadir delivered 25 points and 9 boards for Israel. Gal Mekel had 20 points, 9 boards and 5 boards, while Yuval Naimi netted 17 points in the loss. Ross Bekkering (203-F-85) drained 15 points and collected 11 boards for Canada. Phillip Nkrumah recorded 10 points and 8 boards in the loss.
Israel: Elishay Kadir 25, Gal Mekel 20, Yuval Naimi 17 Canada: Ross Bekkering 15+11 boards, Phillip Nkrumah 10
Russia - Italy 92:76 Russia secured a 2-1 record in Group K of the World University Games in Serbia. They bruised Italy today to clinch the quarterfinal birth. Italy in the meantime fell at 0-3 record at the bottom of the table. Nikita Shabalkin (204-F-86) was pivotal with 21 points for Russia. Dramir Zibirov provided 19 points, 6 boards and 5 assists for the winning side. Giancarlo Ferrero (194-G/F-88, agency: Players Group) responded with 13 points for Italy. Russia jumped to an early lead and completed the opening stanza ahead by 11 points. But Italy showed character outscoring their opponents in the second frame. They cut the margin to just 7 points at halftime. Russia however looked animated in the third frame going for 29 points. Italy could not match the tempo and appeared down by 17 points heading into the fourth quarter. Russia wisely kept Italy at safe distance at the dying stages and celebrated a well-deserved win at the end. Valeri Likhodey had 16 points and 7 boards in the victory. Roberto Prandin canned 12 points for the Azzurri. Russia outrebounded their opponents 36:30 and sank solid 58% from the field.
Group L Ukraine - Portugal 90:69 Ukraine proved the strength against Portugal at the World University Games in Serbia today. Sergiy Popov (193-G-88) scored 20 points and pulled down 6 boards as Ukraine claimed a comfortable victory at the end. The victory lifted a Valentyn Melnychuk team to 1-2 record in Group L. Portugal remained at 0-3 at the bottom of the ladder. Ukraine set up the victory in the opening frame. They fired 25 points and accumulate a 12-point lead at the first break. Portugal could not come to terms with aggressive offense and lost the battle under the rims to trail by 27 points at halftime. Portugal however remained in the match as they ignited a comeback rally in the third quarter. Ukraine got sloppy and conceded a 9:27 run from Portugal as an Alexandre Pires team trimmed the deficit to 9 points with one quarter remaining. But Valentyn Melnychyk managed to sober up his team during the final intermission as Ukraine poured in 30 points and escaped with a comfortable victory. Maxym Korniyenko delivered 19 points and 9 boards for Ukraine. Andrei Kalnichenko and Vyacheslav Kravtsov had 11 points apiece for the winning side. David Tavares (192-F-88) answered with 12 points for Portugal. Tiago Pinheiro delivered 10 points in the loss.
Group M Iran - China 91:80 (2OT) Mohammad Reza Akbari (197-F/G-86) knocked down 30 points, grabbed 11 boards and made 6 steals to inspire a dramatic double-overtime victory for Iran at the World University Games today. Iran had to survive two extra periods before securing an exhausting success against China. Iran improved at 1-0 record in Group M. China fell at 0-2 at the bottom of the standings in the pool. Iran would face Australia for the top position in the group tomorrow. Iran stunned China in the opening frame outgunning their opponents 22:6. China stopped the bleeding in the second frame as they managed to slow down Iran. A Mehran Hatami team still were able to gain a 17-point lead at halftime. But China were not about to fold that early. They changed the complexion of the encounter drastically in the second half. Zhang ZhaoXu (213-C-87) recharged the team as they began clawing their way back into the game. China trimmed the distance to 9 points at the end of the third frame. There was more to come. China completed the rescue mission late in regulation drawing things level and forcing overtime. The first extra period did not figure out the winners as the teams were knotted at 73. But Iran saved more energy for the final surge. They outscored China 18:7 in the second overtime to eke out a nail-biting win at the end. Mehrad Atashi delivered 21 points, 7 boards and 4 assists for Iran. Aren Davoudichegani had 13 points for the winners. Zhang ZhaoXu produced 25 points and 12 boards for China. Li Xuesong banked 19 points in defeat.
Iran: Mohammad Reza Akbari 30+11 boards, Mehrad Atashi 21, Aren Davoudichegani 13 China: Zhang ZhaoXu 25+12 boards, Li Xuesong 19
Group N Brazil - Mexico 84:80 Luciano De Souza (201-F-86) scored 18 points to lift Brazil past Mexico at the University Games today. Brazil clinched the top spot in Group N with 2-0 record. Mexico finished in the second position as they slipped at 1-1 record. It was a close affair from start to finish. Mexico enjoyed a narrow 22:21 lead after ten minutes. They did not surrender the advantage in the second quarter and ensured a 43:42 lead at the interval. But Brazil managed to turn the tables in the second half. They fired 26 points in the third stanza and headed into the fourth term ahead by 3 points. Brazil hung on to eke out a difficult victory at the end. Andre Felipe Almeida posted 11 points for Brazil. Roberto Alves and Andre Goes notched 10 points each in the winning effort. Joel Reynoso (190-G-85) responded with 25 points and 9 boards for Mexico. Gabriel Giron registered 20 points in defeat. Brazil shot 50% from the field, while holding Mexican counterparts to 43% accuracy. They also had a slender advantage on the glass with 38 boards.
Brazil: Luciano De Souza 18, Andre Felipe Almeida 11, Roberto Alves 10, Andre Goes 10 Mexico: Joel Reynoso 25, Gabriel Giron 20
Group O Japan - South Korea 97:77 Japan prevailed against their archrivals South Korea at the World University Games tonight. Kosuke Kanamaru (192-89) was instrumental with 31 points for the winners. Kenta Hirose added 21 points, 11 boards, 6 assists and 4 steals as Japan claimed the top spot in Group O. South Korea will fight for the second position in the pool against South Africa tomorrow. Japan however needed to overcome fierce opposition from winless South Korea at the start of the game. The teams traded baskets in the opening frame and Japan were up by just one point at the first break. Japan pushed harder in the second quarter building a 7-point cushion at halftime. Japan polished their dominance in the third frame. They went on a 28:13 rally to put South Korea to the dead end before the final stanza. South Korea finished the game with dignity outscoring Japan in the final frame but it never put any doubts about the final outcome. Makoto Hiejima dropped 18 points for Japan. Park Sung Jin (182-G-86) responded with 20 points, 6 boards and 5 assists for South Korea. Heo Il-Young posted 16 points and 7 boards in the losing effort. Japan won the battle on the boards 41:31 and sank solid 50% from the field. South Korea committed 20 turnovers in defeat.
Japan: Kosuke Kanamaru 31, Kenta Hirose 21+11 boards, Makoto Hiejima 18 South Korea: Park Sung Jin 20, Heo Il-Young 16
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Universiade 2013 Draw Results - Apr 6, 2013
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The World University Games basketball tournament Draw was held today in Kazan. Twenty four teams were drawn into four groups with six teams in each. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Kazan, Russia from July 6 through July 17.
Group A: Russia, Germany, Ukraine, South Korea, Estonia, Oman
Group B: Serbia, Romania, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Mongolia
Group C: Canada, USA, Czech Republic, Australia, UAE, Sweden
Group D: Lithuania, Finland, Brazil, China, Chile and Norway [read more]
The World University Games basketball tournament Draw was held today in Kazan. Twenty four teams were drawn into four groups with six teams in each. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Kazan, Russia from July 6 through July 17.
Group A: Russia, Germany, Ukraine, South Korea, Estonia, Oman Group B: Serbia, Romania, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Mongolia Group C: Canada, USA, Czech Republic, Australia, UAE, Sweden Group D: Lithuania, Finland, Brazil, China, Chile and Norway.
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
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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.
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