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2023 World Cup Pre-Qualifiers: Belarus edge Romania in Riga
- August 10, 2021
POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
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Kirill Sitnik
Belarus - Romania 77:72
Belarus edged Romania in Riga to celebrate the initial win at the 2023 World Cup Pre-Qualifiers. Belarus improved to a 1-1 record after a 77-72 win, while Romania fell at 0-2. Both teams nailed 19 points each in the opening period, while Romania took a 1-point lead at the halftime due to 20-19 rally. They kept the minimum advantage with 10 minutes to go, however Belarus produced a 17-11 rally in the last stanza to seal the win. Kirill Sitnik (190-G-89) stepped up with 20 points and Yauheni Beliankou netted 13. Patrick Richard (196-G/F-90, college: McNeese St., agency: Inception Sports) replied with 14 points in a loss and Emanuel Cate (206-C-97) notched 13.