Spain - Germany 64-48 Spain conquered the title in Udine. They rallied past Germany in the championship game tonight. The victory marked the sixth title for the Spanish youngsters in the last ten editions of the tournament. Ainhoa Lacorzana (179-G/F-00) and Maria Pendande (188-C-00) produced 11 points each for the winners. Spain established a 32:27 halftime lead. They followed with a 20:10 run in the third term to open a 15-point lead at the final intermission. Spain limited their opponents to just 11 points in the fourth term and rallied to the triumph. Maria Torreblanca (177-F-00) had 10 points for the champions. Luisa Geiselsoeder (189-C-00) responded with 17 points for Germany.
3-4 Place
Italy - France 50-68 France stepped onto the pedestal in Udine. They rallied past hosting Italy in the consolation final tonight. Kenza Salgues (174-G-00) scored 16 points to lead les Bleues. France established a 40:19 halftime lead. Italy narrowed the gap at 14-point mark at the final intermission. France held Italy to just 13 points in the fourth term and sealed a comfortable victory. Iliana Rupert (193-C-1) had 13 points for the winning side. Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds for Italy.
5-6 Place
Lithuania - Croatia 51-54 Croatia secured the fifth-place finish in Udine. They beat Lithuania behind 16 points from Mihaela Lazic (168-G-00). Croatia dominated in the first half. They established a 36:23 halftime lead. Lithuania went on a determined comeback run in the second half but came up short of win at the end. Lorena Mihic (182-PF-00) had 15 points for the winners. Dalia Donskichyte (168-SG-00) responded with 23 points for Lithuania.
7-8 Place
Belarus - Czech Republic 58-84 Czech Republic knocked down Belarus to victoriously finish their campaign at the championship. Katerina Galickova (178-F-00) provided 14 points in the win. Czech Republic unloaded 35 points in the first period to take a 22-point lead. Czech Republic protected the lead well throughout the reminder of the contest and marched to the win. Anezka Kopecka (181-PF-00) had 11 points in the victory. Ulyana Skiba (167-PG-00) and Yana Haliakova (184-F-1) responded with 11 points each for Belarus.
9-10 Place
Latvia - Turkey 56-60 Turkey earned the ninth place at the championship. They beat Latvia in the classification clash. Goksen Fitik (170-SG-1) posted 12 points to lead the winners. Turkey piled up a 35:29 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 12-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Latvia pulled closer in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat at the end. Fatmanur Karakas (168-SG-1) had 10 points in the victory. Aleksa Gulbe (184-F/C-00) responded with 14 points for Latvia.
11-12 Place
Russia - Hungary 63-56 Russia beat Hungary to clinch the 11th position in Udine. Daria Repnikova (180-SG-00) scored 20 points to lead the winners. Hungary grabbed a 12:8 lead ten minutes into the game. But Russia bounced back in the next periods. They posted a 42:37 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Russia sank 21 points in the fourth term to seal the win. Mariia Antoshina (173-PG-00) had 13 points for the winners. Barbara Angyal (173-PG-1) responded with 18 points for Hungary.
13-14 Place
Serbia - Portugal 77-74 Serbia eked out a narrow win over Portugal and remained in Division A for the next season. Portugal ensured a 31:25 halftime lead. Serbia however picked up the tempo after the big break. They unloaded 30 points to secure a 9-point lead heading into the fourth term. Portugal unloaded 28 points but could not avoid relegation. Jelena Mitrovic (204-C-1) tallied 23 points and 23 rebounds for Serbia. Nadezda Nedeljkov (171-SG-1) added 17 points for the winners. Raquel Laneiro (165-G-00) responded with 14 points for Portugal.
15-16 Place
Sweden - Slovakia 73-49 Sweden wrapped up their campaign in Udine with victory. They cruised past Slovakia to clinch the 15th place. Precious Johnson (189-C-00) nailed 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winners. Slovakia grabbed a 22:18 lead after ten minutes. But Sweden limited their opponents to just 27 points in the next three quarters to march to the victory. Patricia Elias (161-PG-00) chipped in 15 points for the wining side. Natalia Senova (172-PG-00) replied with 12 points for Slovakia.
Spain and Germany to clash for title in Udine - Aug 13, 2016
SEMIFINALS
Spain - Italy 57-49 Spain advanced into the Final in Udine. They upset hosting Italy in the semifinal clash. Aixa Wone (184-PF-00) posted 10 points to pace the winners. Italy claimed a 13:9 lead ten minutes into the game. The teams traded baskets throughout the second frame. The Azzurri entered the second half up by four points. However Spain went on a 19:7 run in the third term surge ahead. They protected the lead throughout the final stanza and marched to the victory. Carla Lopez (189-C-00) had 8 points and 7 rebounds in the winning case. Elena Vella (172-SG-00) responded with 12 points for Italy. Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) had 11 points in the defeat.
Germany - France 44-43 Germany nipped France to advance into the championship game in Udine. Jessika Schiffer (172-G-00) sank a free throw late in regulation to propel Germany to the win. France enjoyed a 19:16 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 4-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Germany unloaded 19 points in the final stanza and got away with the victory. Luisa Geiselsoeder (189-C-00) provided 20 points and 9 caroms for the winners. Kenza Salgues (174-G-00) responded with 12 points for France. Marine Fauthoux (73-G-1) had 11 points in the defeat.
5-8 Place
Belarus - Lithuania 68-71 Lithuania eked out a narrow win over Belarus in the classification clash. Gabija Segzdaite (184-F-00) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. Lithuania posted a 34:28 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 9-point mark heading into the fourth term. Lithuania protected the advantage throughout the final stanza and marched to the win. Kristina Masionyte (173-SG-00) had 15 points in the victory. Yuliya Vasilevich (164-PG-1) responded with 29 points for Belarus.
Czech Republic - Croatia 41-50 Croatia outgunned Czech Republic in the classification round clash. Mihaela Lazic (168-G-00) netted 16 points to lead the charge. Croatia grabbed a 24:17 halftime lead. Czech Republic narrowed the deficit at 5-point mark at the final intermission. But Croatia responded with a 15:11 rally to seal the win. Nika Muhl (177-PG-1) had 12 points and 13 steals in the victory. Eliska Zilova (166-PG-00) answered with 10 points for Czech Republic.
9-12 Place
Russia - Latvia 65-68 Latvia outscored Russia in the classification round. Mara Mote (160-F-00) provided 23 points to lead the winning side. Russia built a 14:11 lead ten minutes into the game. But Latvia erased the deficit in the second period and tied things up at 32. Russia regained the advantage in the third term. They secured a 5-point lead heading into the fourth stanza but Latvia bounced back with a 22:14 run in the final period to snatch the victory. Aleksa Gulbe (184-F/C-00) chipped in 15 points and collected 12 rebounds for the winners. Daria Repnikova (180-SG-00) responded with 18 points for Russia.
Turkey - Hungary 63-56 Turkey overcame Hungary in the classification round. Goksen Fitik (170-SG-1) notched 17 points to lead the effort. Turkey piled up a 37:20 halftime lead. Hungary went on a strong comeback rally in the second half but came up short of victory at the end. Anil Soysal (192-C-00) had 12 points and 9 caroms for the winners. Aliz Varga (183-SF-1) responded with 13 points for Hungary.
13-16 Place
Sweden - Serbia 51-79 Serbia earned a crucial victory over Sweden in the classification round. Nadezda Nedeljkov (171-SG-1) nailed 31 points to lead the winners. Serbia held their opponents to just 11 points in the first half to open a 31-point lead. Sweden narrowed the deficit at 18-point mark heading into the fourth term but Serbia sank 24 points in the final frame to seal the win. Jelena Mitrovic (204-C-1) had 19 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Klara Astrom (172-PG-00) responded with 11 points for Sweden.
Slovakia - Portugal 51-88 Portugal fired past Slovakia in the elimination round game. Raquel Laneiro (165-G-00) scored 14 points to lead the winners. Portugal grabbed a 36:23 halftime lead. They went on a 52:28 second half run to seal the win. Bruna Zagaria (174-G-00) accounted for 12 points and 7 steals for the winners. Martina Machalova (172-PF-00) responded with 13 points for Slovakia.
Italy, Spain, France and Germany enter semifinal stage in Udine - Aug 12, 2016
Quarterfinals
Italy - Croatia 50-45 Italy advanced into the semifinal stage in Udine. The hosts held off Croatia in the quarterfinal battle. Elena Vella (172-SG-00) provided 19 points for the Azzurri. Croatia got to a quick start. They posted a 14:7 lead ten minutes into the game. But Italy responded with an 18:4 rally in the third term to take an 8-point advantage. Croatia narrowed the deficit in the final stanza but could not rescue the game. Giulia Ianezic (174-PG-00) tossed in 9 points for the winners. Lucija Kostic (187-F-00) responded with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for Croatia.
Spain - Czech Republic 63-51 Ainhoa Lacorzana (179-G/F-00) tallied 14 points and 7 rebounds to lead Spain past Czech Republic in the quarterfinal clash. Spain built a 27:22 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 8-point mark at the final intermission. Spain sank 21 points in the fourth quarter to ice the victory. Raquel Carrera (188-C-1) had 10 points and 14 rebounds in the win. Andrea Ondrouskova (175-G/F-1) responded with 12 points for Czech Republic.
Lithuania - France 36-76 France cruised past Lithuania to seal their semifinal appearance. Paloma Wouts (176-G/F-00) came off the bench to score 20 points for les Bleues. France used a 22:5 run in the second term to accumulate a 44:21 halftime lead. They controlled the tempo in the second half to ease to the victory. Zoe Wadoux (178-F-1) provided 11 points in the win. Dalia Donskichyte (168-SG-00) and Gabija Segzdaite (184-F-00) had 6 points each for Lithuania.
Germany - Belarus 69-53 Germany eased past Belarus in the quarterfinal clash in Udine. Leonie Fiebich (189-SF-00) and Luisa Geiselsoeder (189-C-00) delivered 16 points each and teamed up for 33 rebounds to pace the winners. Germany grabbed a massive 38:18 halftime lead. Belarus slowed their opponents down in the second half but could not avert the defeat. Emily Bessoir (192-PF-1) had 13 points and 21 rebounds for the winners. Yuliya Vasilevich (164-PG-1) responded with 17 points for Belarus.
9-16 Place
Russia - Slovakia 72-60 Russia held off Slovakia behind 24 points from Daria Ignatova (180-SG-00). Russia posted a 29:23 halftime lead. They went on a 24:13 rally in the third term to take a 17-point advantage. Slovakia cut the deficit in the final period but could avoid the defeat. Vera Kuchina (195-C-00) provided 14 points in the win. Martina Machalova (172-PF-00) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Slovakia.
Portugal - Latvia 32-58 Latvia thrashed Portugal in the classification round. Aleksa Gulbe (184-F/C-00) nailed 18 points and collected 15 rebounds to lead the Baltic side. Latvia established a massive 35:20 halftime lead. Portugal held their opponents to just 2 points in the third term to pull within 10 points. But Latvia went on a 21:5 run in the fourth frame to seal the win. Paula Klescova (170-G-1) had 9 points for Latvia. Bruna Zagaria (174-G-00) responded with 12 points for Portugal.
Turkey - Sweden 66-53 Turkey overcame Sweden in the classification round battle. Misra Albayrak (178-SF-00) notched 15 points to lead the winning side. Turkey eked out a 28:26 halftime lead. They extended the lead at 4-point mark at the final break. Turkey then followed with a 23:14 run in the fourth period to ice the win. Goksen Fitik (170-SG-1) chipped in 13 points for the winners. Klara Astrom (172-PG-00) responded with 13 points for Sweden.
Hungary - Serbia 68-59 Hungary prevailed against Serbia in the classification round game. Barbara Angyal (173-PG-1) scored 18 points to lead the charge. Hungary accounted for a 31:30 halftime lead. Hungary went on a 17:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Nora Wenzel (174-SF-1) netted 16 points and pulled down 8 rebounds in the victory. Nadezda Nedeljkov (171-SG-1) answered with 19 points for Serbia.
Recap of Eighth-Finals in Udine - Aug 10, 2016
Italy - Portugal 60-51 Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) nailed 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Italy past Portugal into the quarterfinal stage. Italy reeled off to a 21:11 lead after ten minutes. The Azzurri protected the lead throughout the next three quarters and rallied to the victory. Ilaria Panzera (172-SG-2) had 14 points for the winners. Raquel Laneiro (165-G-00) responded with 10 points for Portugal.
Lithuania - Hungary 74-72 Lithuania held off Hungary to stay in the title race. Dalia Donskichyte (168-SG-00) stepped up with 22 points and 7 steals to lead them past Hungary. Lithuania posted a 41:37 halftime lead. Hungary pulled within 2 points at the final intermission. But Lithuania limited their opponents to just 16 points in the fourth term and snatched the victory. Gabija Segzdaite (184-F-00) had 13 points for the winners. Panka Dul (177-F-00) responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Hungary.
France - Serbia 85-50 France cruised past Serbia to reach the quarterfinal stage in Udine. Oceane Monpierre (170-PG-00) scored 13 points to lead les Bleues. France dominated from start to finish. They established a 46:23 halftime lead. They went on a 21:6 run in the third term to clear off for good. Marine Fauthoux (73-G-1) had 11 points in the winning case. Nadezda Nedeljkov (171-SG-1) responded with 15 points for Serbia.
Croatia - Latvia 53-49 Mihaela Lazic (168-G-00) recorded 26 points to lead Croatia past Latvia in the eighthfinal clash. Croatia jumped to an early lead. They posted a 20:9 lead ten minutes into the game. Latvia however bounced back in the next two quarters. The Baltic side secured a 2-point lead heading into the fourth term. Croatia though used a 17:11 rally in the final stanza and snatched the victory. Lucija Kostic (187-F-00) provided 15 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Mara Mote (160-F-00) replied with 11 points for Latvia.
Spain - Russia 48-47 Spain held off Russia to reach the quarterfinal stage in Udine. Carla Lopez (189-C-00) posted 13 points for the winning side. Russia eked out a 28:26 halftime lead. Spain erased the deficit in the third term. They snatched a 40:38 lead heading into the fourth term. Russia pulled ahead late in regulation but Spain managed to avoid an upset snatching the victory. Aixa Wone (184-PF-00) and Ainhoa Lacorzana (179-G/F-00) had 6 points each for the winners. Mariia Antoshina (173-PG-00) responded with 13 points and 10 rebounds for Russia.
Belarus - Sweden 62-56 Daryna Bachkarova (182-F-00) nailed 22 points to lead Belarus past Sweden in the eighthfinal stage. Belarus piled up a 25:15 halftime lead. Sweden cut the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Yuliya Vasilevich (164-PG-1) accounted for 14 points for the winning side. Moulayna Johnson (177-SG-00) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Sweden.
Germany - Turkey 63-43 Germany advanced into the quarterfinal stage in Udine. They toppled Turkey behind 16 points and 14 rebounds from Leonie Fiebich (189-SF-00). Germany grabbed a 35:20 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 25-point mark heading into the fourth term and never looked back en route to the win. Emily Bessoir (192-PF-1) had 16 points for the winners. Nisa Yalcin (188-C-1) responded with 8 points for Turkey.
Czech Republic - Slovakia 65-47 Czech Republic fired past Slovakia to stay in the title race in Udine. Anezka Kopecka (181-PF-00) posted 14 points and 13 rebounds to lead the winners. Czech Republic established a 36:28 halftime lead. They held Slovakia to just 19 points in the second half and raced to the win. Andrea Ondrouskova (175-G/F-1) had 13 points for the winners. Sara Majorosova (168-PG-00) responded with 12 points for Slovakia.
Recap of Day 3 in Udine - Aug 9, 2016
Group A
Portugal - Spain 28-66 Spain cruised past Portugal to improve at 2-1 record. Aixa Wone (184-PF-00) came up with 11 points to lead the winning side. Spain built a 33:11 halftime lead. Spain held Portugal to just 17 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Alba Ibanez (183-F-00) and Carla Lopez (189-C-00) had 8 points each for the winners. Maria Carvalho (164-PG-00) answered with 11 points for Portugal.
Hungary - Germany 63-72 Germany recorded the third straight victory in Group A. They fired past Hungary to stay perfect. Luisa Geiselsoeder (189-C-00) had 15 points for the winners. Germany secured a 36:27 halftime lead. They protected the lead throughout the second half and rallied to the win. Jessika Schiffer (172-G-00) and Leonie Fiebich (189-SF-00) had 11 points for the winners. Barbara Angyal (173-PG-1) answered with 15 points for Hungary.
Group B
Turkey - Russia 54-67 Russia celebrated the first victory at the tournament. They overcame Turkey behind 12 points from Daria Ignatova (180-SG-00). Russia posted a 31:29 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 6-point mark heading into the fourth quarter and protected it well throughout the fourth term to rally to the win. Daria Repnikova (180-SG-00) had 8 points for the winners. Misra Albayrak (178-SF-00) and Zeynep Gul (190-F/C-1) had 13 points each for Turkey.
Italy - Lithuania 80-70 Italy fired past Lithuania for the third straight victory in Group B. Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) posted 26 points and 11 rebounds to pace the Azzurri. Italy eked out a 35:34 halftime lead. Italy extended the gap at 10-point mark at the final intermission. The hosts kept their opponents at bay throughout the fourth quarter and rallied to the win. Ilaria Panzera (172-SG-2) accounted for 16 points in the victory. Egle Zabotkaite (180-G/F-00) responded with 16 points for Lithuania.
Group C
Serbia - Czech Republic 63-78 Czech Republic finished on top of Group D. They fired past Serbia to gain the third straight win. Simona Sklenarova (177-F/G-00) delivered 18 points for the winners. Serbia enjoyed a 35:33 halftime lead. But Czech Republic unloaded 45 points in the second half to seal the win. Eliska Zilova (166-PG-00) had 12 points for the Czech side. Andjela Djordjevic (178-SG-1) and Jelena Mitrovic (204-C-1) answered with 15 points each for Serbia.
Latvia - Belarus 56-61 Belarus overcame Latvia to gain 2-1 record in Group C. Ksenia Malashko (182-C/F-00) accounted for impressive 23 points, 20 rebounds and 7 steals for the winning side. Latvia grabbed a 31:26 halftime lead. But Belarus responded with a big 35:25 run in the second half to seal the win. Daryna Bachkarova (182-F-00) had 8 points in the victory. Mara Mote (160-F-00) and Ligita Golovko (180-PF-00) replied with 10 points each for Latvia.
Group D
Slovakia - France 29-77 France eased past Slovakia for the third consecutive victory in Group D. Tenin Magassa (190-C-1) tallied 13 points and 10 boards in the win. les Bleues established a massive 47:17 halftime advantage. They never looked back en route to the victory. Iliana Rupert (193-C-1) had 10 points and 11 boards for the winning side. Natalia Senova (172-PG-00) answered with 10 points for Slovakia.
Croatia - Sweden 53-50 Croatia held off Sweden to finish second in Group D. Lucija Kostic (187-F-00) and Mihaela Lazic (168-G-00) provided 15 points each to lead the winners. Croatia built a 27:19 halftime lead. Sweden pulled within striking distance in the fourth quarter but could not avert the defeat. Moulayna Johnson (177-SG-00) responded with 16 points for Sweden.
Recap of Day 2 in Udine - Aug 8, 2016
Group A
Germany - Spain 53-40 Germany overcame Spain to gain the second straight victory in Udine. Leonie Fiebich (189-SF-00) provided 21 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Spain eked out a 23:20 halftime lead. They stretched the gap at 4-point mark at the third break. But Germany used an 11:7 run in the fourth quarter to force overtime. Germany held Spain scoreless in overtime and celebrate victory. Jessika Schiffer (172-G-00) had 10 points in the win. Ainhoa Lacorzana (179-G/F-00) responded with 10 points for Spain.
Hungary - Portugal 59-48 Hungary rallied past Portugal to open win count in Udine. Barbara Angyal (173-PG-1) produced 16 points to lead the winners. Portugal grabbed a 21:12 lead after the opening quarter. But Hungary gradually took over. They held Portugal to just 27 points in the next three quarters to race to the victory. Panka Dul (177-F-00) netted 12 points in the win. Raquel Laneiro (165-G-00) replied with 12 points for Portugal.
Group B
Lithuania - Russia 85-75 Lithuania posted the second straight win in Udine. They rolled past Russia in Group B action. Dalia Donskichyte (168-SG-00) netted 26 points to lead the effort. Lithuania piled up a 49:37 halftime lead. Russia however went on a 21:9 run in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime. Lithuania bounced back with a 10:0 run in the extra period to secure the victory. Kristina Masionyte (173-SG-00) had 19 points for Lithuania. Daria Repnikova (180-SG-00) responded with 26 points for Russia.
Italy - Turkey 75-47 Italy stormed past Turkey to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) was pivotal with 26 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Italy piled up a 41:18 halftime lead. They held Turkey to 29 points in the second half and celebrated a well-deserved win. Chiara Cantone (170-PG-00) netted 13 points for the winners. Misra Albayrak (178-SF-00) responded with 13 points for Turkey.
Group C
Belarus - Czech Republic 46-79 Czech Republic eased past Belarus for the second straight victory in Udine. Ludmila Dudackova (176-F-00) led well-balanced effort with 11 points. Belarus snatched a 14:13 lead ten minutes into the game. But Czech Republic turned things around in the next periods. They jumped to a 29:22 halftime advantage. Czech Republic followed with a 22:12 run in the third term to boost the lead. They unleashed 28 points in the final period to seal the win. Katerina Galickova (178-F-00) chipped in 9 points for the winners. Ksenia Malashko (182-C/F-00) responded with 12 points and 12 rebounds for Belarus.
Latvia - Serbia 70-61 Latvia held off Serbia for the first victory at the championship. Mara Mote (160-F-00) stepped up with 17 points to lead the Baltic team. Serbia secured a 29:24 halftime advantage. Latvia bounced back after the big break. They went on a strong 46:32 second half rally to celebrate victory at the end. Nikola Ozola (172-G-00) chipped in 14 points for the winning side. Jelena Mitrovic (204-C-1) answered with 23 points and 17 rebounds for Serbia.
Group D
Sweden - France 32-71 France toppled Sweden en route to the second straight victory in Group D. Iliana Rupert (193-C-1) provided 14 points to lead les Bleues. France established a 28:14 halftime lead. They erupted for 43 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Marine Fathoux had 13 points for the winners. Sofia Persson (171-SG-00) responded with 7 points for Sweden.
Croatia - Slovakia 58-40 Croatia overcame Slovakia to register the first win in Italy. Mihaela Lazic (168-G-00) netted 14 points to lead the effort. Croatia posted a 29:17 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 16-point mark at the final intermission. Croatia outgunned Slovakia in the final stanza and eased to the win. Lucija Kostic (187-F-00) totaled 9 points and 11 boards in the victory. Tatiana Babikova (169-SG-00) and Natalia Senova (172-PG-00) responded with 7 points each for Slovakia.
Recap of Day 1 in Udine - Aug 7, 2016
Group A
Portugal - Germany 51-72 Germany cruised past Portugal in the opener. Luisa Geiselsoeder (189-C-00) came up with 16 points and 13 rebounds to lead the winning side. Germany jumped to a massive 43:16 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and marched to the win. Leonie Fiebich (189-SF-00) had 12 points in the victory. Marta Rodriguez answered with 12 points for Portugal.
Spain - Hungary 59-46 Spain celebrated the first victory in Group A. They held off Hungary behind 11 points apiece from Aixa Wone (184-PF-00) and Laura Piera (173-PG-00). Spain piled up a 36:22 halftime lead. Spain held their opponents to just 24 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Barbara Angyal (173-PG-1) responded with 12 points and 6 rebounds for Hungary.
Group B
Russia - Italy 43-60 Italy celebrated the first victory at the home championship. The Azzurri overcame Russia in Group B opener. Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) stepped up with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 6 steals for the winners. Italy grabbed a 29:22 halftime lead. They maintained the advantage throughout the second half and cruised to the win. Ilaria Panzera (172-SG-2) provided 13 points in the victory. Mariia Antoshina (173-PG-00) responded with 11 points for Russia.
Turkey - Lithuania 60-77 Lithuania cruised past Turkey to take the first win in Udine. Dalia Donskichyte (168-SG-00) provided 18 points to lead the winners. The Baltic side went on a 20:6 run to gain a 41:28 halftime lead. Lithuania held their opponents to just 32 points in the second half to rally to the win. Gabija Segzdaite (184-F-00) had 12 points and 14 rebounds for Lithuania. Anil Soysal (192-C-00) responded with 12 points for Turkey.
Group C
Serbia - Belarus 74-92 Belarus coasted past Serbia in the first game at the championship. Yuliya Vasilevich (164-PG-1) nailed 24 points and distributed 7 assists to lead the winners. Belarus claimed a comfortable 49:36 halftime lead. They fired 27 points in the third quarter to clear off for good. Yana Yakhnavets (169-G-1) had 17 points in the winning effort. Jelena Mitrovic (204-C-1) responded with 24 points and 19 rebounds for Serbia.
Czech Republic - Latvia 58-45 Sarah Svagerova (160-PG-00) and Anezka Kopecka (181-PF-00) nailed 11 points each to lead Czech Republic past Latvia. The Czech side accumulated a 29:17 halftime lead. They kept Latvia at bay throughout the second half and eased to the victory. Barbora Jindrova (176-SG-00) had 9 points in the win. Aleksa Gulbe (184-F/C-00) responded with 13 points and 8 rebounds for Latvia.
Group D
Slovakia - Sweden 27-56 Sweden thumped Slovakia behind 15 points and 8 boards from Moulayna Johnsson Sidi Baba (173-G-00). Sweden raced to a 28:12 halftime lead. The Scandinavian team kept their opponents at bay throughout the second half. They held Slovakia to 15 points after the big break and drove to the win. Ebba Sjokvist (171-PG-00) delivered 8 points for the winners. Natalia Senova (172-PG-00) answered with 11 points for Slovakia.
France - Croatia 51-44 Zoe Wadoux (178-F-1) and Maria Guramare (187-C-00) scored 10 points each to lead France past Croatia. France posted a 29:17 halftime lead. Croatia narrowed the deficit at 10-point mark at the final intermission. They pulled closer in the fourth stanza but France held on to snatch the victory. Mihaela Lazic (168-G-00) chipped in 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for Croatia.
Portugal, Spain, Czech Republic and Italy reach semifinals in Matosinhos - Aug 22, 2015
Quarterfinals
France - Portugal 54-62 Portugal came up with the loudest upset so far at the championship. They knocked down France to advance into the semifinal stage of the tournament. Ana Ramos (171-PG-99) scored 21 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the hosts. Portugal accumulated a 30:22 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 13-point lead at the final break and protected the lead in the fourth frame. Maryam Ramalho had 18 points for the winners. Tima Pouye (176-F/G-99) responded with 13 points for France.
Russia - Spain 61-70 Spain stayed in the title hunt in Matosinhos. They outgunned Russia in the quarterfinal battle. Aina Ayuso (181-PG-99) and Paloma Gonzalez scored 15 points each to lead the winners. Russia jumped to a 22:13 lead after ten minutes. Spain responded with a 24:9 rally in the second frame to spur ahead for a 37:31 halftime lead. Spain held Russia to just 7 points in the third term and opened a 16-point lead at the final intermission. Russia sank 23 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Alba Prieto (180-G-99) notched 13 points for the winners. Kamilla Ogun (192-PF-99) responded with 19 points and 12 rebounds for Russia.
Hungary - Czech Republic 56-60 Czech Republic nipped Hungary to clinch the semifinal birth at the championship. Tereza Vitulova (182-C-99) posted 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 blocks for the winners. Hungary jumped to a 22:17 lead after ten minutes. But Czech Republic turned things around in the next two periods. The Czech youngsters erased the deficit and pulled ahead for a 4-point lead at the final break. Czech Republic limited Hungary to just 12 points in the fourth term and raced to the win. Veronika Sipova (181-PG-98) and Veronika Vorackova (184-SF-99) had 9 points each in the victory. Dorka Juhasz (189-SG-99) responded with 23 points and 10 rebounds for Hungary.
Italy - Latvia 71-59 Italy topped Latvia to advance into the semifinal stage in Matosinhos. Lorela Cubaj (190-C-99) stepped up with 16 points and 11 rebounds to pace the Azzurri. Italy recorded a 38:33 halftime lead. They went on an 18:11 run in the third term to ensure a 12-point lead at the final intermission. Latvia scored 15 points in the fourth term and could not avoid the defeat. Sara Madera (185-C-00) and Valeria Trucco (190-C-99) notched 11 points apiece in the victory. Luize Septe (180-F-99) responded with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Latvia.
9-16 Place
Slovakia - Serbia 48-56 Mina Djordjevic (186-PF-99) posted 18 points and 8 rebounds as Serbia overcame Slovak Republic in the classification round. Serbia used an 18:2 run in the first period to clear off. Slovak Republic narrowed the deficit at 5-point mark at the final intermission. But Serbia held Slovak Republic to just 15 points in the fourth frame and sealed the win. Teodora Turudic (178-F-99) had 9 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Michaela Balazova (180-F-99) responded with 10 points for Slovak Republic.
Turkey - Holland 75-60 Turkey outgunned Netherlands in the classification round in Matosinhos. Eda Sahin (169-PG-99) stepped up with 20 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Turkey accumulated a 32:24 halftime lead. Netherlands unloaded 23 points in the third term to pull within 6 points. But Turkey responded with a 22:13 rally in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Meltem Yildizhan (186-PF-99) netted 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for the winners. Kiki Fleuren (167-G-00) responded with 11 points for Netherlands.
Belgium - Croatia 55-59 Croatia outgunned Belgium in the classification round clash. Matea Tadic (167-PG-99) knocked down 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds to pace the winners. Belgium recorded a 19:12 lead after ten minutes. But Croatia bounced back to secure a 28:26 halftime advantage. Belgium restored the advantage in the third term and entered the final period up by three points. However Croatia went on a 19:12 run in the fourth stanza and snatched a tough win. Karla Erjavec (172-G-99) had 12 points for the winners. Lore Devos (182-F-99) answered with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Belgium.
Germany - United Kingdom 81-27 Germany outgunned Great Britain in the classification round game. Janina Schinkel (172-SG-99) scored 15 points to lead the winners. Germany piled up a 31:18 halftime lead. They held Great Britain to just 9 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Jenny Strozyk (166-G-00) and Jessika Schiffer (171-PG-00) provided 11 points each for the winners. Hannah Jump (175-SG-1) responded with 5 points for Great Britain.
Division B. Poland celebrate title in Oradea - Aug 14, 2016
FINAL
Romania - Poland 52-66 Poland conquered Division B title. They rallied past hosting Romania in the title clash in Oradea tonight. Anna Makurat (174-PG-00) produced 14 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Poland used a 24:12 run in the second frame to open a 13-point halftime advantage 39:26. Romania pulled within 12 points at the final intermission. But Poland held their opponents to just 7 points in the final quarter and raced to the title. Aleksandra Ziemborska (181-PF-00) provided 13 points and 9 caroms for the champions. Alexandra Ghita (184-PF-00) responded with 18 points and 12 rebounds for Romania. Sarah Dumitrescu (180-F-00) had 11 points in the losing case.
3-4 Place
Holland - Israel 50-44 Netherlands clinched Division A birth. They beat Israel in the consolation final today. Mia Hordijk (166-PG-00) stepped up with 15 points for the Dutch side. Israel entered the fourth quarter up by a single point 36:35. But Netherlands responded with a 15:8 run in the fourth quarter to seal the crucial victory. Robyn Bouwer (178-F-00) delivered 11 points and 10 boards in the win. Danielle Karsh (175-SF-1) responded with 16 points for Israel.
5-6 Place
Ireland - Greece 50-57 Greece secured the fifth position at the championship. They knocked down Ireland tonight. Ismini Prapa (173-G-00) delivered 18 points, 6 assists, 7 steals and 4 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece posted a 21:9 lead ten minutes into the game. Ireland outscored Greece in the second half but came up short at the end. Eirini Kouki (182-PF-00) had 13 points for the winners. Dayna Finn (177-F/G-00) and Amy Murphy (179-F-99) responded with 14 points apiece for Ireland.
7-8 Place
Luxembourg - Finland 25-69 Finland coasted past Luxembourg to occupy the 7th position in Oradea. Sara Bejedi (160-G-00) stepped up with 16 points for the Finnish side. Finland surged to a comfortable 37:10 halftime lead. Finland went on an 18:7 run in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Venla Viitanen (173-SG-00) had 11 points for the winning side. Svenia Nurenberg (176-F/G-00) responded with 4 points for Luxembourg.
9-10 Place
Belgium - United Kingdom 76-34 Belgium outscored Great Britain behind 14 points from Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka (178-PF-1). Belgium established a 36:16 halftime lead. They followed with a massive 27:7 run in the fourth term to secure the victory. Alice Bremer (186-C-00) provided 13 points in the win. Holly Winterburn (175-SG-00) responded with 8 points for Great Britain.
11-12 Place
Slovenia - Estonia 59-75 Estonia finished the championship on a high note. They beat Slovenia to earn the 11th position. Victoria-Ida Vahi (178-F-00) scored 20 points to lead the winners. Slovenia grabbed a 20:15 lead after ten minutes. But Estonia responded with a 23:10 run to gain an 8-point halftime lead. They used a 24:16 run in the third term to clear off for good. Janne Pulk (172-G-00) provided 15 points in the victory. Ana Saric (182-PF-00) answered with 14 points for Slovenia.
13-14 Place
Ukraine - Bulgaria 56-57 Bulgaria finished 13th in the tournament. They nipped Ukraine in the final game in Oradea. Denitsa Petrova (172-G-00) posted 11 points to lead the winners. Ukraine held Bulgaria to just 2 points in the second term to take a 24:20 halftime lead. Bulgaria sank 20 points in the third quarter to eke out a one-point lead heading into the fourth term. Bulgaria protected the lead throughout the final stanza to seal the win. Nikol Boneva (176-PF-1) had 10 points in the victory. Viktoriya Fedorenko (176-SG-00) responded with 12 points for Ukraine.
15-16 Place
Denmark - FYR Macedonia 48-52 FYR Macedonia outscored Denmark to earn the 15th position at the championship. Anamarija Shekjeroska (179-F-00) and Ilina Selcova (170-PG-2) provided 12 points each to lead the winners. Denmark eked out a 10:8 lead after ten minutes. But FYR Macedonia went on a strong rally in the next two periods to take an 8-point lead. Denmark sank 25 points in the final stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Tijana Mitreva (174-PG-1) had 11 points in the victory. Frida Formann (178-F/G-1) responded with 21 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Denmark.
17-18 Place
Bosnia - Iceland 60-41 Bosnia cruised past Iceland to claim the 17th overall position in Oradea. Dragana Domuzin (174-SG-00) netted 18 points and made 6 steals to pace the winners. Bosnia held their opponents to just 17 points in the first half to take a 24-point lead. Iceland slowed Bosnia in the second half but could not rescue the game. Sara Heljic (188-F/C-00) netted 13 points in the win. Birna Benonysdottir (189-C-00) responded with 15 points for Iceland.
19-20 Place
Norway - Austria 48-32 Norway beat Austria in the final game at the championship. Anniken Frey (162-G-00) posted 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists as Norway clinched the 19th position. Norway went on a 22:11 second half rally to seal the victory. Pernille Mellem (168-PG-00) had 12 points for the winners. Nina Krisper (178-F-1) responded with 10 points and 9 boards for Austria.
21-22 Place
Scotland - Cyprus 47-38 Scotland finished their campaign with victory. They edged Cyprus in the game for the 21st position. Ruth Allison (177-SF-00) netted 21 points and grabbed 9 boards to lead the winners. Scotland registered a 33:18 halftime lead. Cyprus pulled within 7 points at the final break but Scotland limited their opponents to just 5 points in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Stefania Georgiou (175-G-00) scored 12 points for Cyprus.
Division B. Romania and Poland advance into Final in Oradea - Aug 13, 2016
SEMIFINALS
Israel - Romania 52-63 Romania outgunned Israel to secure Division A birth. They will now play with Poland for the title. Maria Ferariu (178-F-00) scored 16 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and handed out 4 assists to lead the hosts. Israel enjoyed a 17:14 lead ten minutes into the game. But Romania spurred ahead for a 33:27 halftime lead. They went on a 20:12 run in the fourth quarter to ice the victory. Alexandra Ghita (184-PF-00) and Nicolett Orban (190-C-00) had 11 points each for the winners. Shira Atir (168-SF-00) responded with 15 points for Israel.
Holland - Poland 59-66 Poland reached the championship game in Oradea. They rallied past Netherlands in the semifinal clash. Aleksandra Ziemborska (181-PF-00) stepped up with 15 points to lead the winners. Netherlands secured a 32:29 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 7-point mark at the final intermission. But Poland ignited a massive 27:13 run in the fourth term to get away with a crucial victory. Anna Makurat (174-PG-00) had 13 points and 8 caroms for the winners. Robyn Bouwer (178-F-00) responded with 14 points for Netherlands.
5-8 Place
Luxembourg - Ireland 38-46 Ireland outgunned Luxembourg to set up the clash versus Greece for the fifth position. Amy Murphy (179-F-99) scored 8 points to lead the Irish side. Luxembourg enjoyed a 22:16 halftime lead. But Ireland responded with a 20:4 run in the third term to spur ahead. They protected the advantage throughout the final term and raced to the win. Enya Maguire (170-PG-00) and Niamh Masterson (180-F-99) had 7 points each in the victory. Svenia Nurenberg (176-F/G-00) responded with 13 points and 11 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Greece - Finland 47-44 Greece held off Finland in Oradea. Ioanna Krimili (175-PF-1) scored 13 points for the Hellenes. Greece piled up a 28:15 halftime lead. Finland however stiffened defensively in the second half. They held Greece to just 19 points but could not avert the defeat. Ismini Prapa (173-G-00) had 9 points, 5 boards and 5 assists for the winners. Elina Arike (180-PF-00) responded with 8 points and 13 boards for Finland.
9-12 Place
Slovenia - Belgium 36-80 Belgium thumped Slovenia behind 18 points and 10 boards from Billie Massey (184-PF-00). Belgium recorded a 23:5 lead ten minutes into the game. They followed with a 23:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka (178-PF-1) had 13 points in the victory. Mojca Ahac (177-SF-00) responded with 8 points for Slovenia.
Estonia - United Kingdom 62-70 Great Britain overcame Estonia in the classification round clash. Hannah Jump (175-SG-1) and Shauna Harrison (178-SG-00) scored 21 points each to pace the winners. Estonia recorded a 29:21 halftime advantage. They extended the margin at 11-point mark heading into the fourth term. But Great Britain unloaded 31 points in the final stanza to seal the win. Holly Winterburn (175-SG-00) had 10 points for the winners. Berit-Annabel Loomagi (175-G/F) answered with 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for Estonia.
13-16 Place
Denmark - Bulgaria 53-59 Bulgaria overcame Denmark in the classification round. Delyana Kadieva (165-SG-00) netted 19 points to lead the winners. Bulgaria secured a 16:12 lead after ten minutes. Denmark turned things around in the next two periods. They tied things up at 41 heading into the fourth term. But Bulgaria went on an 18:12 run in the final quarter to seal the victory. Viktoria Ivanova (175-SF-00) and Denitsa Petrova (172-G-00) had 16 points each for the winning side. Matilde Gustavsen responded with 17 points for Denmark.
17-20 Place
Austria - Iceland 46-58 Iceland rallied past Austria in Oradea tonight. Birna Benonysdottir (189-C-00) carried Iceland to the win tallying 27 points and 9 rebounds. Iceland eked out a 34:32 halftime lead. They held Austria to just 14 points in the second half to rally to the win. Margret Blondal (176-F-00) had 8 points for the winners. Pia Schlemmer (174-SG-1) responded with 14 points for Austria.
21-23 Place
Albania - Cyprus 43-62 Stefania Georgiou (175-G-00) scored 22 points to lead Cyprus past Albania. Cyprus built a 27:17 halftime lead. Albania narrowed the gap at 6-point mark heading into the fourth term. But Cyprus responded with a 21:8 surge in the final stanza to celebrate victory. Natalia Ioannou (170-SG-00) and Varvara Efstathiou (170-SF-1) had 8 points apiece in the win. Klea Verri (169-SG-1) responded with 18 points and 9 boards for Albania.
Division B. Romania, Israel, Poland and Netherlands reach semifinals - Aug 12, 2016
Quarterfinals
Greece - Israel 51-56 OT Danielle Karsh (175-SF-1) and Offir Kesten (174-PF-00) scored 12 points each to lead Israel past Greece in the quarterfinal clash. Greece snatched a 20:18 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 5-point mark heading into the fourth term. But Israel sank 20 points in the next period to send the game into overtime. Israel triggered a 9:4 run in overtime to escape as winners. Shira Atir (168-SF-00) had 9 points for Israel. Ioanna Krimili (175-PF-1) responded with 19 points and 9 caroms for Greece.
Finland - Romania 53-55 Romania eked out a narrow victory over Finland to pave their way into the semifinal stage. Sarah Dumitrescu (180-F-00) chipped in 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the hosts. Finland stayed ahead throughout the first half. They posted a 30:24 halftime lead. Romania pulled ahead in the third term. They used a 19:7 run to take a 6-point lead. Finland went on a determined comeback rally in the fourth term but came up short at the end. Nicolett Orban (190-C-00) delivered 9 points for the winners. Elina Arike (180-PF-00) responded with 12 points and 8 rebounds for Finland.
Poland - Ireland 60-53 Poland will play in the semifinals in Oradea. They held off Ireland to stay in the title race. Martyna Leszczynska (188-C-00) nailed 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for the winners. Poland accounted for a 31:27 halftime lead. They held Ireland to just 11 points in the fourth quarter to celebrate the victory. Aleksandra Ziemborska (181-PF-00) provided 11 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Maeve Phelan (175-G/F-00) responded with 14 points for Ireland.
Holland - Luxembourg 89-45 Netherlands sealed their semifinal appearance at the championship. They fired past Luxembourg in the quarterfinal clash. Robyn Bouwer (178-F-00) stepped up with 24 points to pace the winners. Netherlands established a 36:16 halftime lead. They unleashed 53 points in the second half to ice the victory. Meike Koelman (177-SF-00) and Evelien Lutje (183-PF-00) delivered 10 points each for the winners. Svenia Nurenberg (176-F/G-00) and Anne Simon (172-G-00) responded with 11 points each for Luxembourg.
9-16 Place
United Kingdom - FYR Macedonia 64-56 Great Britain outscored FYR Macedonia in the classification round. Shauna Harrison (178-SG-00) scored 15 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and issued 4 assists to pace the winners. Great Britain posted a 27:24 halftime advantage. They extended the margin at 12-point mark heading into the fourth term and never looked back en route to the win. Hannah Jump (175-SG-1) and Charlotte Ellmore (175-PG-00) provided 12 points each in the victory. Tijana Mitreva (174-PG-1) responded with 18 points for FYR Macedonia.
Ukraine - Estonia 47-76 Estonia knocked down Ukraine in Oradea. Janne Pulk (172-G-00) nailed 20 points to lead the Baltic team. Ukraine spurred ahead for a 14:8 lead ten minutes into the game. But Estonia responded with a furious 58:21 run in the next two periods to surge ahead. Ukraine narrowed the deficit in the final period but just sweetened the pill at the end. Martha-Liisa Oinits (168-G-00) had 13 points for the winners. Viktoriya Fedorenko (176-SG-00) responded with 14 points for Ukraine.
Belgium - Bulgaria 99-42 Belgium cruised past Bulgaria in the classification round. Emmeline Leblon (165-PG-00) came up with 16 points to lead the effort. Belgium dominated from start to finish in this one. They posted a 45:19 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Marie Vervaet (186-C-00) had 15 points for Belgium. Viktoria Ivanova (175-SF-00) responded with 19 points for Bulgaria.
Slovenia - Denmark 58-49 Slovenia rallied past Denmark in Oradea. Nika Kodelja (170-PG-00) recorded 15 points, 6 steals, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Slovenia grabbed a 32:15 halftime lead. They withheld a comeback rally from the Danish side in the second half to ice the win. Ana Saric (182-PF-00) and Mojca Ahac (177-SF-00) had 10 points each for Slovenia. Frida Formann (178-F/G-1) replied with 28 points and 13 boards for Denmark.
Division B. Quarterfinals are set in Oradea - Aug 10, 2016
Group A
Slovenia - Estonia 60-49 Slovenia finished the preliminary round on a high note. They beat Estonia for 3-2 record in Group A. Nikolina Sofric (186-F/C-00) posted 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Slovenia built a 31:26 halftime lead. They went on a 14:8 run in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Nika Kodelja (170-PG-00) had 12 points for Slovenia. Berit-Annabel Loomagi (175-G/F) responded with 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Estonia.
Holland - Austria 78-35 Netherlands celebrated the fifth straight victory in Oradea. They cruised past Austria to enter the quarterfinal unbeaten. Mia Hordijk (166-PG-00) and Robyn Bouwer (178-F-00) accounted for 11 points each for the winners. Netherlands established a 43:18 halftime lead. They held Austria to just 17 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Zoe Slagter (185-C-00) accounted for 10 points in the win. Anna Boruta (174-SG-00) and Vanessa D'Almeida (183-PF-00) responded with 7 points each for Austria.
Cyprus - Israel 36-70 Israel finished the preliminary round campaign with victory. They stormed past Cyprus to earn 4-1 record in Group A. Lior Garzon (183-PF-1) notched 13 points to lead the winners. Israel recorded a 33:22 halftime lead. They went on a 37:14 second half run to ice the win. Offir Kesten (174-PF-00) and Tamar Engel (177-F/G-00) produced 10 points each for the winners. Eleni Pilakouta (192-C-00) responded with 14 points for Cyprus.
Group B
Denmark - Albania 66-41 Denmark fired past Albania behind 16 points from Frida Formann (178-F/G-1). Denmark registered a 45:25 halftime lead. They held Albania to just 16 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Rebecca Dam (174-G-00) accounted for 11 points in the win. Klea Verri (169-SG-1) responded with 12 points and 10 rebounds for Albania.
Iceland - Ukraine 36-48 Ukraine beat Iceland to finish third in Group B. Veronika Kosmach (178-SG-1) and Zhanna Dzhun (170-PG-00) had 11 points each to lead the winners. Iceland snatched a 21:20 halftime lead. But Ukraine went on a 28:15 second half rally to clinch the victory. Birna Benonysdottir (189-C-00) netted 13 points and grabbed 10 boards in the loss.
Greece - Luxembourg 53-51 Greece nipped Luxembourg to secure the quarterfinal birth in Oradea. Eirini Kouki (182-PF-00) came up with 18 points and 8 rebounds to lead the Hellenes as they finished second in Group B. Luxembourg accounted for a 24:17 halftime lead. But Greece used a 17:8 run in the third term to spur ahead. They protected the lead throughout the fourth period and eked out an important win. Aspasia Gasparatou (162-PG-00) had 13 points for the winners. Anne Simon (172-G-00) responded with 24 points and 14 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Group C
United Kingdom - Ireland 46-52 Ireland beat Great Britain to advance into the quarterfinal stage in Oradea. Dayna Finn (177-F/G-00) scored 10 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Irish team. Ireland established a 37:27 halftime lead. They protected the lead throughout the second half and secured a crucial victory. Amy Murphy (179-F-99) provided 9 points for the winners. Holly Winterburn (175-SG-00) responded with 11 points for Great Britain.
Bosnia - Bulgaria 61-62 Bulgaria snatched a narrow win over Bosnia and Herzegovina to earn the second victory in Romania. Valeria Aleksieva (163-PG-00) posted 13 points to lead the winners. Bulgaria grabbed a 17:8 lead after ten minutes. Bosnia erased the deficit in the next two periods. They secured a 4-point lead heading into the fourth frame. But Bulgaria went on a 22:17 run in the final ten minutes to seal the victory. Denitsa Petrova and Viktoria Ivanova had 12 points each for the winners. Ksenija Mitric (162-PG-1) responded with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Bosnia.
Finland - Scotland 81-37 Finland enjoyed the fifth straight victory in Group C. They cruised past Scotland to stay undefeated. Lotta Vehka-Ato posted 18 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Finland claimed a 40:21 halftime advantage. They followed with a 41:16 second half rally to ease to the win. Elina Arike (180-PF-00) had 13 points for the winners. Ruth Allison (177-SF-00) topscored with 11 points for Scotland.
Group D
Romania - FYR Macedonia 89-34 Romania secured the playoff birth at the home championship. They stormed past FYR Macedonia in the final game in Group D to finish second in the pool. Sarah Dumitrescu (180-F-00) accounted for 22 points to lead the hosts. Romania grabbed a 41:14 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Szilvia Spier (174-G/F-00) had 15 points for the winners. Ivona Kzhobashiovska responded with 8 points for FYR Macedonia.
Norway - Belgium 23-86 Belgium grabbed the second win in Oradea as they fired past Norway. Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka (178-PF-1) tallied 14 points, 10 steals and 8 rebounds to lead the charge. Belgium accumulated a 38:18 halftime lead. They held Norway to just 5 points in the second half and marched to the win. Billie Massey (184-PF-00) had 14 points and 8 boards for the winners. Pernille Mellem (168-PG-00) responded with 8 points for Norway.
Division B. Day 4 in Oradea - Aug 9, 2016
Group A
Austria - Cyprus 51-42 Austria held off Cyprus for the first victory in Oradea. Nina Krisper (178-F-1) provided 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Cyprus jumped to a 10:6 lead after ten minutes. But Austria responded with a 32:19 run in the next two quarters to spur ahead. They protected the lead throughout the final stanza and rallied to the win. Anna Boruta (174-SG-00) had 9 points for the winners. Stefania Georgiou (175-G-00) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Cyprus.
Slovenia - Holland 48-89 Netherlands registered the fourth consecutive victory in Group A. They thumped Slovenia to stay undefeated. Ferial Vissers (176-PF-00) posted 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Netherlands went on a 30:11 run in the second frame to clear off for good. Mia Hordijk (166-PG-00) had 20 points for the winners. Nikolina Sofric (186-F/C-00) answered with 12 points and 8 caroms for Slovenia.
Estonia - Israel 57-82 Israel knocked down Estonia for the third victory in Group A. Ayala Roth (164-PG-00) provided 20 points and 9 assists to lead the winners. Israel piled up a 40:35 halftime lead. They went on a 42:22 second half run to seal the win. Tamar Engel (177-F/G-00) had 17 points in the victory. Janne Pulk (172-G-00) responded with 22 points and 10 rebounds for Estonia.
Group B
Denmark - Greece 53-45 Denmark topped Greece to record the second win in Group B. Frida Formann (178-F/G-1) accounted for 18 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Denmark snatched a 24:23 halftime lead. They held Greece to just 22 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Matilde Gustavsen (181-F-00) provided 11 points and 10 boards in the win. Ioanna Krimili (175-PF-1) answered with 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Hellenes.
Luxembourg - Iceland 61-40 Luxembourg rallied past Iceland to post the fourth consecutive victory in Group B. Anna Simonakova tallied 30 points, 9 rebounds and 8 steals for the winners. Iceland eked out a 15:12 lead ten minutes of action. Luxembourg however ignited a 20:4 run in the fourth term to ice the win. Estelle Muller (166-PG-00) provided 13 points in the victory. Birna Benonysdottir (189-C-00) replied with 18 points and 18 rebounds for Iceland.
Albania - Ukraine 41-88 Viktoriya Fedorenko (176-SG-00) nailed 15 points to lead Ukraine past Albania. Ukraine went on a 20:2 run in the opening frame to clear off. They extended the gap at 22-point mark at halftime and never looked back en route to the win. Zhanna Dzhun (170-PG-00) had 13 points for the winners. Fatjona Haris (174-F-00) responded with 20 points for Albania.
Group C
Ireland - Bosnia 50-56 Bosnia and Herzegovina secured the second win in Oradea. They beat Ireland for 2-2 record. Gabriela Viskovic tossed in 21 points and issued 6 assists to lead the winners. Ireland posted an 18:11 lead after ten minutes. They entered the fourth quarter up by 4 points. But Bosnia went on a 19:9 rally in the final period and got away with the win. Neira Alispahic (184-G-00) accounted for 12 points for the winners. Bronagh Power responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds for Ireland.
Scotland - Bulgaria 45-48 Bulgaria overcame Scotland to secure the first victory in Group C. Valeria Aleksieva (163-PG-00) notched 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Bulgaria established a 27:15 halftime lead. They went on a 16:7 run in the third term to boost the advantage. Scotland ignited a 23:5 run in the fourth term but came up short of win. Radina Dankova (173-SG-1) had 11 points in the victory. Shawnisay Millar (176-PF-00) answered with 12 points for Scotland.
Finland - United Kingdom 63-51 Finland held off Great Britain behind 12 points from Sara Bejedi. Finland established a 34:22 halftime lead. Great Britain cut the deficit at 8-point mark at the final intermission. However Finland sank 18 points in the fourth term and got away with the win. Lotta Vehka-Aho (165-G-00) had 11 points for the winners. Holly Winterburn (175-SG-00) replied with 13 points for Great Britain.
Group D
FYR Macedonia - Norway 53-37 FYR Macedonia outgunned Norway to improve at 1-2 record in Group D. Tijana Mitreva (174-PG-1) notched 19 points to lead the winning side. FYR Macedonia piled up a 28:16 halftime lead. They went on a 19:8 rally in the final stanza and secured the first win. Natalija Beleska (175-G/F-00) had 11 points for the winners. Pernille Mellem (168-PG-00) answered with 12 points for Norway.
Belgium - Poland 48-51 Poland outscored Belgium to jump at 4-0 record in Group D. Anna Makurat (174-PG-00) netted 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Poland established a 17:7 lead after ten minutes. Belgium got within 2 points at the final intermission. But Poland held their opponents to just 11 points in the fourth stanza to escape with the victory. Liliana Banaszak (182-PF-00) provided 10 points and 11 rebounds for Poland. Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka (178-PF-1) replied with 22 points and 11 rebounds for Belgium.
Division B. Day 3 in Oradea - Aug 7, 2016
Group A
Holland - Estonia 91-42 Netherlands stayed perfect in Group A. They stormed past Estonia for the third straight win. Evelien Lutje (183-PF-00) nailed 19 points and grabbed 9 boards to lead the Dutch side. Netherlands established a 41:22 halftime lead. They poured in 50 points in the second half to seal the win. Ferial Vissers (176-PF-00), Kiki Fleuren (167-G-00) and Lies Van Straaten (182-PF-00) had 10 points each in the win. Berit-Annabel Loomagi (175-G/F) responded with 13 points for Estonia.
Cyprus - Slovenia 33-59 Slovenia improved at 2-1 record in Group A. They swept Cyprus tonight. Slovenia posted a 38:29 halftime lead. They held Cyprus to just 1 point in the third term and cleared off for good. Ana Saric (182-PF-00) had 14 points and 10 boards, while Nika Kodelja (170-PG-00) added 11 points for the winners. Stefania Georgiou (175-G-00) responded with 14 points for Cyprus.
Israel - Austria 76-51 Israel rallied past Austria to take 2-1 record in Group A. Israel piled up a 46:19 halftime lead. Israel maintained the lead throughout the second half to seal the win. Danielle Karsh (175-SF-1) scored 12 points to lead the winners. Tamar Engel (177-F/G-00) and Offir Kesten (174-PF-00) produced 11 points each for Israel. Anna Boruta (174-SG-00) responded with 11 points for Austria.
Group B
Greece - Albania 110-43 Greece fired past Albania to gain 3-0 record on top of Group B. Six players scored in double digits for the Hellenes. Aspasia Gasparatou (162-PG-00) produced 16 points and 9 assists for the winners. Greece accumulated a 42:22 halftime lead. They went on to fire 40 points in the third term and never looked back en route to the win. Christina Anastasopoulou (178-SG-2) had 12 points for the winning side. Fatjona Haris (174-F-00), Klea Verri (169-SG-1) and Bernada Rreshpja (176-SF-1) responded with 12 points each for Albania.
Ukraine - Luxembourg 28-59 Luxembourg posted the third consecutive victory in Group B. They took down Ukraine to remain undefeated. Svenia Nurenberg (176-F/G-00) scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the victory. Luxembourg grabbed a 20:1 lead ten minutes into the game. They went on a 20:9 run in the third term to open an unassailable lead and cruised to the victory. Estelle Muller (166-PG-00) had 12 points and 9 boards in the win. Zhanna Dzhun (170-PG-00) responded with 12 points for Ukraine.
Iceland - Denmark 46-66 Denmark tamed Iceland for the opening victory in Oradea. Frida Formann (178-F/G-1) posted 14 points, 13 rebounds, 7 steals and 5 assists to lead the Danish side. Denmark clinched a 36:23 halftime lead. They outscored Iceland in the next two quarters to ice the win. Mathilde Madsen produced 14 points for Denmark. Birna Benonysdottir (189-C-00) responded with 17 points for Iceland.
Group C
Bosnia - Finland 56-70 Finland overcame Bosnia to ensure the third win in a row in Group C. Elina Arike (180-PF-00) scored 16 points and collected 8 rebounds for the winners. Finland reeled off to a 34:18 halftime lead. Bosnia could not overcome the deficit in the second half and had to surrender at the end. Sara Bejedi (160-G-00) provided 13 points in the win. Dragana Zubac (179-PG-1) responded with 15 points and 7 steals for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bulgaria - Ireland 41-70 Niamh Masterson (180-F-99) scored 17 points to lead Ireland past Bulgaria. Ireland built a comfortable 31:19 halftime lead. They followed with a 17:8 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Bronagh Power (180-PF-00) had 10 points for the winning side. Elena Dimova (190-C-00) responded with 8 points and 8 caroms for Bulgaria.
United Kingdom - Scotland 75-46 Great Britain registered the third win in Group C. They stormed past Scotland to stay undefeated. Holly Winterburn (175-SG-00) scored 20 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Great Britain piled up a 37:23 halftime lead. They kept Scotland at bay throughout the second half and cruised to the win. Shauna Harrison (178-SG-00) had 15 points in the victory. Ruth Allison (177-SF-00) responded with 16 points and 8 boards for Scotland.
Group D
Norway - Romania 23-73 Romania coasted past Norway en route to the second win in Group D. Sarah Dumitrescu (180-F-00) nailed 16 points and made 9 steals to pace the winners. Romania established a 30:11 halftime lead. They went on a 43:12 second half run to seal the win. Alexandra Ghita (184-PF-00) had 14 points for the winners. Anniken Frey (162-G-00) responded with 6 points for Norway.
Poland - FYR Macedonia 90-31 Poland kept on winning in Oradea. They breezed past FYR Macedonia behind 18 points from Martyna Leszczynska (188-C-00). Poland grabbed a massive 57:17 halftime lead. They eased to the victory in the second half. Weronika Hipp (166-PG-1) had 15 points in the victory. Matea Nikolikj (190-PF-2) answered with 10 points for FYR Macedonia.
Division B. Day 2 in Oradea - Aug 6, 2016
Group A
Slovenia - Israel 40-69 Israel coasted past Slovenia for the first victory in Oradea. Danielle Karsh (175-SF-1) nailed 15 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Israel posted a 38:21 halftime lead. They held Slovenia to just 19 points in the second half and clinched the win. Tamar Engel (177-F/G-00) provided 14 points for the winners. Tia Sporar (166-PG-2) responded with 13 points for Slovenia.
Holland - Cyprus 87-49 Netherlands cruised past Cyprus for the second victory at the championship. Meike Koelman (177-SF-00) nailed 27 points to lead the winners. Netherlands piled up a 38:18 halftime lead. They unleashed 49 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Linda Van Schaik (177-SF-00) provided 10 points for the winners. Andriana Kasapi (175-G-00) responded with 11 points for Cyprus.
Estonia - Austria 83-75 Estonia overcame Austria for the second victory in Group A. Janne Pulk (172-G-00) nailed 20 points to lead the winners. Austria eked out a 20:18 lead after ten minutes. Estonia pulled ahead in the next two periods. They established a 4-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Estonia sank 24 points in the final stanza and sealed the win. Victoria-Ida Vahi (178-F-00) produced 18 points for the winners. Stella Popp (176-SF-1), Pia Schlemmer (174-SG-1) and Nina Krisper (178-F-1) responded with 14 points each for Austria.
Group B
Greece - Iceland 49-28 Greece recorded the second straight victory in Group B. They thumped Iceland to remain perfect. Ismini Prapa (173-G-00) nailed 14 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and issued 4 assists to pace the Hellenes. Greece established a 27:15 halftime lead. They held Iceland to just 13 points in the second half and raced to the win. Ioanna Krimili (175-PF-1) chipped in 13 points for the winners. Astros Aegisdottir (176-G-00) replied with 7 points for Iceland.
Denmark - Ukraine 32-48 Ukraine opened win count in Oradea. They overcame Denmark in Group B action. Mariia Semenichenko (186-C) notched 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Denmark posted a 15:11 lead ten minutes into the game. But Ukraine outscored their opponents in each of three remaining periods and claimed the victory. Viktoriya Fedorenko (176-SG-00) had 11 points for the winners. Frida Formann (178-F/G-1) topscored with 12 points and 10 boards for Denmark.
Albania - Luxembourg 26-95 Luxembourg knocked down Albania to remain perfect in the championship. Svenia Nurenberg (176-F/G-00) delivered 12 points to lead the winners. Luxembourg accumulated a 49:15 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Anne Simon (172-G-00) had 11 points for Luxembourg. Bernada Rreshpja (176-SF-1) responded with 14 points and 12 rebounds for Albania.
Group C
Finland - Bulgaria 74-20 Finland recorded the second straight victory in Oradea. They thumped Bulgaria in Group C action. Sara Bejedi (160-G-00) stepped up with 15 points and 7 assists to lead the winning side. Finland posted a 29:9 halftime lead. They held Bulgaria scoreless in the fourth frame and raced to the victory. Lotta Vehka-Aho (165-G-00) had 12 points in the win. Radina Zhivachka (164-PG-00) responded with 6 points for Bulgaria.
United Kingdom - Bosnia 66-56 Great Britain registered the first victory at the championship. They knocked down Bosnia in Oradea. Holly Winterburn (175-SG-00) stepped up with 18 points, 11 rebounds and 6 steals to lead the winners. Great Britain eked out a 35:29 halftime lead. They held Bosnia to just 27 points in the second half and drove to the opening win. Lauren Saa (176-PF-1) netted 12 points in the victory. Sara Heljic (188-F/C-00) answered with 13 points and 19 boards for Bosnia.
Scotland - Ireland 49-58 Ireland outscored Scotland for the first win at the tournament. Dayna Finn stepped up with 16 points and 15 rebounds in the victory. Scotland enjoyed a 26:24 halftime lead. But Ireland went on a 34:23 second half run to ice the victory. Bronagh Power (180-PF-00) had 16 points in the winning case. Rebecca Morrison (179-PF-00) responded with 12 points for Scotland.
Group D
FYR Macedonia - Belgium 30-63 Belgium knocked down FYR Macedonia to open win count in Group D. Billie Massey (184-PF-00) posted 15 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Belgium secured a 25:15 halftime lead. They sank 38 points in the second half and marched to the win. Marie Vervaet (186-C-00) had 10 points for the winners. Tijana Mitreva (174-PG-1) responded with 7 points for FYR Macedonia.
Romania - Poland 54-57 Poland nipped hosting Romania for the second straight win in Group D. Anna Makurat (174-PG-00) posted 18 points to lead the winners. Poland recorded a 35:28 halftime lead. Romania cut the deficit at one-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. However Poland limited the hosts to just 12 points in the final stanza and raced to the win. Olga Trzeciak (182-PF-00) produced 15 points in the victory. Alexandra Ghita (184-PF-00) responded with 14 points for Romania.
Division B. Day 1 in Oradea - Aug 5, 2016
Group A
Israel - Holland 54-71 Netherlands outgunned Israel for the first win in Oradea. They overcame Israel in Group A. Lotte Sant (184-PF-1) netted 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead the Dutch side. Netherlands snatched a 29:25 halftime lead. They went on a strong 42:29 rally in the second half to seal the victory. Robyn Bouwer (178-F-00) and Evelien Lutje (183-PF-00) notched 10 points each for the winners. Idan Shlush (170-PG-1) responded with 12 points for Israel.
Cyprus - Estonia 44-53 Estonia opened win count at the championship. They beat Cyprus in the opener. Janne Pulk (172-G-00) netted 15 points for the winners. Estonia registered a 31:20 halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and coasted to the victory. Ida-Victoria Vahi and Berit-Annabel Loomagi (175-G/F) produced 14 points each in the win. Stefania Georgiou (175-G-00) replied with 20 points for Cyprus.
Austria - Slovenia 42-67 Slovenia fired past Austria in the opening game in Group A. Marusa Podgrajsek (169-G-00) came up with 14 points to pace the winners. Slovenia piled up a 37:15 halftime lead. Slovenia kept their opponents at bay throughout the second half and rallied to the win. Nikolina Sofric (186-F/C-00) produced 10 points for the winners. Monika Rehberger (187-C-00) responded with 14 points and 17 rebounds for Austria.
Group B
Iceland - Albania 105-38 Iceland coasted past Albania in Group B action. Five players scored in double digits for the winners. Birna Benonysdottir (189-C-00) produced 27 points for Iceland. They jumped to a massive 52:17 halftime lead. Iceland unloaded 53 points in the second half and cruised to the win. Margret Blondal (176-F-00) and Kamilla Viktorsdottir (171-G-00) netted 12 points each for the winners. Fatjona Haris (174-F-00) responded with 11 points and 11 rebounds for Albania.
Ukraine - Greece 41-54 Greece outgunned Ukraine in the first game in Oradea. Ioanna Chatzileonti (184-PF-2) posted 12 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Hellenes. Greece accumulated a 31:17 halftime lead. Greece protected the advantage throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Ismini Prapa (173-G-00) provided 12 points in the win. Tetiana Havrylchyk (193-C-00) responded with 10 points and 7 rebounds for Ukraine.
Luxembourg - Denmark 60-48 Anne Simon (172-G-00) notched 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 steals to lead Luxembourg past Denmark. Luxembourg used a 12:2 second quarter run to take a 22:12 halftime lead. They extended it at 17-point mark at the final intermission and coasted to the win. Estelle Muller (166-PG-00) and Svenia Nurenberg (176-F/G-00) had 12 points each for the winning side. Sofie Hauge (175-G-00) responded with 12 points for Denmark.
Group C
Bosnia - Scotland 57-47 Bosnia overcame Scotland for the opening victory in Romania. Dragana Domuzin (174-SG-00) tallied 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge. Bosnia registered a 33:18 halftime lead. Scotland looked dominant in the second half but could not overcome the deficit and had to surrender at the end. Sara Heljic (188-F/C-00) accounted for 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Ruth Allison (177-SF-00) stepped up with 21 points and 9 boards for Scotland.
Ireland - Finland 58-62 Finland snatched a narrow win over Ireland in the first game in Group C. Elina Arike (180-PF-00) and Jemina Vidgren (174-G/F-00) posted 10 points apiece for the winners. Finland and Ireland were tied at 25 after twenty minutes. Finland however went on a 22:16 run in the third term to clear off. Ireland tried to return into the contest in the fourth quarter but came up short. Venla Viitanen (173-SG-00) had 8 points in the win. Enya Maguire (170-PG-00) responded with 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Ireland.
Bulgaria - United Kingdom 45-83 Great Britain cruised past Bulgaria in the first game in Oradea. Holly Winterburn (175-SG-00) tallied 19 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds to lead the winning side. Great Britain posted a 37:28 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 46:17 second half run to ice the win. Hannah Jump (175-SG-1) provided 17 points in the victory. Viktoria Ivanova (175-SF-00) responded with 10 points for Bulgaria.
Group D
Belgium - Romania 43-56 Romania overcame Belgium to open win count at the home tournament. Maria Ferariu (178-F-00) delivered 13 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. Romania piled up a 23:20 halftime lead. They followed with a 22:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Irina Parau (183-F/C-00) and Nicolett Orban (190-C-00) had 12 points each in the winning case. Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka (178-PF-1) responded with 8 points for Belgium.
Poland - Norway 95-21 Aleksandra Ziemborska (181-PF-00) nailed 17 points as Poland thumped Norway en route to the first victory at the championship. Poland recorded a 42:8 halftime lead. They sank 53 points in the second half to seal the win. Zuzanna Kulinska (174-PG-1) provided 13 points in the victory. Anniken Frey (162-G-00) responded with 9 points for Norway.
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