France crowned champions in Podgorica - Aug 20, 2017
FINAL
Montenegro - France 68-75 France celebrated title in Podgorica. They upset hosting Montenegro in the championship game today. Killian Hayes (194-G-01) stepped up with 21 points and 8 rebounds to lead les Bleues. France recorded a 28:14 lead after ten minutes. Montenegro worked hard to narrow the deficit at 4-point mark at the final intermission. But France replied with a 19:16 run in the fourth period to capture the trophy. Theo Maledon (192-G-00) had 20 points, 8 rebounds, 6 steals and 4 assists in the victory. Bojan Tomasevic (201-PF-01) and Jovan Kljajic (198-F/G-01) replied with 20 points each for Montenegro.
3-4 Place
Serbia - Croatia 75-71 Serbia stepped onto the pedestal in Podgorica. They held off Croatia to earn the Bronze medals. Djordje Pazin (200-SF-01) scored 22 points to lead the winning side. Serbia accumulated a 41:33 halftime lead. Croatia pulled ahead in the third term. They entered the fourth frame up by 3 points. But Serbia bounced back with a 21:14 rally in the final term to snatch the win. Aleksandar Langovic (204-F/C-01) had 16 points in the victory. Roko Gizdavic (186-PG-01) accounted for 16 points for Croatia.
5-6 Place
Lithuania - Turkey 62-80 Turkey stormed past Lithuania for the fifth position in Podgorica. Tarik Sezgun (208-PF-01) tallied 18 points to lead the charge. Turkey grabbed a 44:36 halftime lead. They followed with a 20:7 run in the third term to clear off for good. Ismail Karabilen (205-PF-01) had 13 points in the victory. Marek Blazevic (206-C-01) came up with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Lithuania.
7-8 Place
Spain - Latvia 95-77 Spain earned the seventh position in Montenegro. They knocked down Latvia today. Jaime Pradilla (207-C-01) notched 24 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Spain accumulated a 45:30 halftime lead. They dropped 50 points in the second half to march to the win. Aleix Haro (187-SG-01) had 21 points for the winners. Roberts Berzins (192-PG-01) had 20 points for Latvia.
9-10 Place
Italy - Slovenia 73-47 Italy overcame Slovenia for the ninth overall position in the ladder. Nicolo Mannion (187-PG-01) stepped up with 18 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds for the Azzurri. Italy claimed a 35:24 halftime lead. They went on a 38:23 run in the second half to seal the win. Lorenzo Deri (185-PG-01) had 16 points in the victory. Rok Radovic (198-F/G-01) had 6 points and 6 rebounds for Slovenia.
11-12 Place
Estonia - Israel 78-85 Israel beat Estonia to finish 11th at the tournament. Raziel Hayun (194-SG-01) tallied 35 points to lead the winners. Estonia unloaded 33 points in the second frame to take a 3-point halftime lead. They extended the margin at 6-point mark at the final intermission. Israel however responded with a 24:11 run in the fourth frame to secure the victory. Deni Avdija (198-SF-01) had 14 points, 19 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Kaspar Kitsing (195-F/G-01) replied with 19 points for Estonia.
13-14 Place
Germany - Sweden 77-44 Germany outgunned Sweden to stay in Division A for the next season. Timo Lanmuller (187-PG-01) produced 24 points and 8 boards in the win. Germany accumulated a 41:22 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Franz Wagner and Michael Javernik had 10 points each for Germany. Hugo Bergstrom (182-PG-01) netted 8 points for Sweden.
15-16 Place
Finland - Russia 69-65 Finland wrapped up their campaign with a narrow win over Russia. Mustapha Amzil and Erik Sajantila (193-F/G-01) notched 16 points each for the winners. Finland recorded a 33:27 halftime lead. They protected the lead throughout the second half and raced to the win. Teemy Suokas had 13 points for the winning side. Ilia Sorokin netted 14 points for Russia.
Montenegro and France enter Final in Podgorica - Aug 18, 2017
SEMIFINALS
Montenegro - Serbia 73-66 Montenegro will play in the title game in Podgorica on Sunday. They edged out Serbia in the semifinal battle tonight. Stefan Vlahovic (193-F/G-01) posted 21 points and 6 boards in the win. Serbia eked out a 21:20 lead after ten minutes. But Montenegro slowed their opponents down in the second frame. They pulled ahead for a 38:31 halftime lead. Montenegro followed with a 22:15 run in the third term to take a 14-point lead. Serbia notched 20 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the loss. Jovan Kljajic (198-F/G-01) tallied 17 points and 11 rebounds for Montenegro. Djordje Pazin (200-SF-01) tossed in 18 points for Serbia.
France - Croatia 83-60 France entered the championship game in Podgorica. They stormed past Croatia in the semifinal clash. Killian Hayes (194-G-01) notched 20 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for les Bleues. France accumulated a 38:24 halftime lead. They added 45 points in the second half and eased to the victory. Theo Maledon (192-G-00) netted 19 points in the win. Matej Rudan (204-C-01) topscored with 25 points and 8 boards for Croatia.
5-8 Place
Turkey - Latvia 79-73 Turkey held off Latvia in the classification clash today. Ismail Karabilen (205-PF-01) tallied 13 points and 10 rebounds for the winning team. Latvia enjoyed a 43:32 halftime lead. Turkey went on a 25:12 run in the third term to spur ahead. They dropped 22 points in the fourth frame to ice the win. Tarik Sezgun (208-PF-01) and Omer Kucuk (189-PG-01) netted 13 points each for the winners. Roberts Berzins (192-PG-01) delivered 22 points for Latvia.
Lithuania - Spain 92-80 Lithuania outscored Spain in the classification round. Lukas Kreismontas (195-SG-01) scored 18 points to pace the Baltic side. Spain eked out an 18:15 lead after ten minutes. But Lithuania unleashed 54 points in the next two periods to secure a 27-point lead at the final break. Spain narrowed the gap in the fourth term but could not avoid the loss. Marek Blazevic (206-C-01) had 16 points and 9 boards for the winning side. Jaime Pradilla (207-C-01) responded with 20 points for Spain.
9-12 Place
Israel - Slovenia 59-70 Slovenia outscored Israel in the classification round. Gregor Glas (196-G/F-01, agency: BeoBasket) posted 22 points to lead the charge. Slovenia posted a 39:27 halftime lead. They went on a 19:11 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Rok Radovic (198-F/G-01) had 16 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Raziel Hayun (194-SG-01) netted 12 points for Israel.
Italy - Estonia 65-53 Italy outgunned Estonia in the classification game. Nicolo Mannion (187-PG-01) recorded 22 points and 8 boards for the Azzurri. Italy registered a 35:25 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 13-point mark at the final intermission and rolled to the win. Matteo Nicoli (189-SG-01) had 12 points in the victory. Kaspar Kitsing (195-F/G-01) chipped in 13 points for Estonia.
13-16 Place
Sweden - Russia 79-76 OT Sweden outlasted Russia in overtime. Alan Brzezinski (186-PG-01) nailed 16 points and made 7 steals to pace the Scandinavian team. Russia grabbed a 47:40 halftime lead. But Sweden erased the deficit in the second half and forced overtime. They held Russia to 6 points in the extra period and raced to the win. Stilianos Chatziathanasiou (188-G-01) netted 13 points in the victory. Viktor Lakhin (205-F-01) answered with 14 points and 13 rebounds for Russia.
Finland - Germany 62-75 Germany outscored Finland in the relegation round. Timo Lanmuller (187-PG-01) posted 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Germany piled up a 41:27 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 20-point mark heading into the fourth frame and rallied to the win. Radii Caisin (194-F/G-01) and Len Schoormann (192-SG-02) had 12 points each for the winners. Eelis Uitto (184-SG-01) replied with 15 points for Finland.
Montenegro, France, Serbia and Croatia clinch semifinal birth in Podgorica - Aug 16, 2017
Quarterfinals
Lithuania - Montenegro 74-80 Montenegro overcame Lithuania to reach the semifinal stage. Stefan Vlahovic (193-F/G-01) and Jovan Kljajic (198-F/G-01) produced 21 points each for the hosts. Montenegro snatched a 35:33 halftime lead. They went on a 25:17 run in the third term to take a comfortable 10-point advantage at the final break. Lithuania sank 24 points in the final frame but could not rescue the game. Bojan Tomasevic (201-PF-01) and Viktor Vujisic (203-F-01) had 12 points apiece in the victory. Lukas Kreismontas (195-SG-01) notched 21 points for Lithuania.
Turkey - France 76-80 France topped Turkey to pave their way into the semifinal stage. Theo Maledon (192-G-00) produced 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for les Bleues. France accumulated a 46:33 halftime lead. Turkey pulled within single digits in the third term. Turkey got closer in the fourth frame but France held on to secure the winning outcome. Killian Hayes (194-G-01) and Essome Miyem (208-C-01) had 12 points each for the winners. Arda Cete (192-SG-01) delivered 26 points for Turkey.
Serbia - Spain 82-73 Stevan Karapandzic (184-PG-01) nailed 24 points to lead Serbia past Spain in the quarterfinal clash. Serbia recorded a 20:11 lead ten minutes into the game. They followed with a 26:15 run in the third quarter to ensure a 17-point advantage at the final break. Spain knocked down 25 points in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the defeat. Djordje Pazin (200-SF-01) had 11 points for the winners. Golden Dike (207-F-01) tallied 20 points and 15 rebounds for Spain.
Croatia - Latvia 71-69 Croatia nipped Latvia to enter the semifinal stage in Montenegro. Matej Rudan (204-C-01) had 22 points and 8 boards in the victory. Latvia jumped to a 25:16 lead after ten minutes. But Croatia erased the deficit in the next two periods. They secured a one-point lead at the final break. Croatia protected the advantage throughout the final frame and secured a narrow win. Viktor Saric (203-F/C-01, agency: Octagon Europe) had 18 points and 9 boards in the victory. Ojars Berzins (191-G-01) notched 14 points for Latvia.
9-16 Place
Finland - Italy 49-65 Italy defeated Finland in the classification round. Nicolo Mannion (187-PG-01) produced 18 points to lead the Azzurri. Italy built a comfortable 35:19 halftime lead. They went on a 21:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. Lorenzo Donadio had 12 points in the win. Teemu Suokas (185-SG-01) had 8 points for Finland.
Israel - Sweden 74-66 Israel fired past Sweden in the classification round clash. Deni Avdija (198-SF-01) came up with 21 points, 16 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Israel piled up a 30:24 halftime lead. They unloaded 28 points in the fourth period and rallied to the victory. Raziel Hayun (194-SG-01) had 16 points for Israel. Alan Brzezinski (186-PG-01) netted 16 points for Sweden.
Germany - Estonia 61-68 Estonia rallied past Germany in Podgorica. Kerr Kriisa (187-PG-01) tallied 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the victory. Germany posted a 28:20 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 13-point mark heading into the final term. But Estonia unleashed 35 points in the fourth frame and raced to the victory. Kaspar Lootus (202-F-01) had 14 points and 10 boards for Estonia. Timo Lanmuller (187-PG-01) netted 20 points for Germany.
Slovenia - Russia 78-54 Slovenia outgunned Russia in the classification round. Ziga Samar (191-G-01) produced 17 points to lead the winners. Slovenia went on a 23:15 run in the second term to take an 8-point halftime lead. They followed with a 20:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. Gregor Glas (196-G/F-01, agency: BeoBasket) had 13 points for the winners. Denis Kovalev (192-SG-01) answered with 12 points for Russia.
Recap of Round of 16 in Podgorica - Aug 15, 2017
France - Sweden 73-68 Timothe Crusol (190-G-01) scored 23 points as France overcame Sweden in Round of 16 clash. Sweden secured a 32:29 halftime lead. France however turned things around in the second half. les Bleues unloaded 44 points in the second half and drove to the win. Killian Hayes (194-G-01) tallied 13 points, 13 assists and 9 boards for France. Hugo Bergstrom (182-PG-01) had 18 points for Sweden.
Italy - Montenegro 47-68 Montenegro defeated Italy to reach the quarterfinal stage. Stefan Vlahovic (193-F/G-01) tallied 18 points to lead the hosts. Italy posted a narrow 19:18 lead after ten minutes. But Montenegro held Italy to just 28 points in the next three quarters and rolled to the win. Viktor Vujisic (203-F-01) netted 16 points and grabbed 11 boards in the victory. Nicolo Mannion (187-PG-01) had 13 points for the Azzurri.
Israel - Turkey 66-89 Turkey coasted past Israel en route to the quarterfinal stage. Mustafa Kurtuldum (193-G-01) delivered 22 points to lead the charge. Turkey accounted for a 46:29 halftime lead. They outscored Israel in the next two quarters and raced to the win. Omer Kucuk (189-PG-01) produced 19 points, 10 assists and 9 boards in the victory. Raziel Hayun (194-SG-01) replied with 14 points for Israel.
Lithuania - Finland 70-58 Lithuania outgunned Finland to secure the quarterfinal birth at the championship. Marek Blazevic (206-C-01) delivered 22 points and 8 boards for the Baltic team. Lithuania recorded a 34:24 halftime lead. They used a 21:14 rally in the fourth frame to snatch the victory. Nojus Pankratjevas (185-PG-01) had 14 points in the win. Mustapha Amzil (203-PF-01) replied with 12 points and 9 boards for Finland.
Latvia - Russia 83-81 OT Latvia outlasted Russia in overtime to stay in the title race in Podgorica. Kristaps Kilps (194-SG-01) came up with 22 points and 11 rebounds for the Baltic team. Russia recorded a 39:33 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 8-point mark heading into the fourth frame. But Latvia used a 22:14 run to force overtime. They added 13 points in the extra period and rolled to the victory. Ojars Berzins (191-G-01) had 18 points for the winning side. Denis Kovalev (192-SG-01) replied with 20 points for Russia.
Slovenia - Croatia 65-76 Croatia outgunned Slovenian en route to the quarterfinals in Podgorica. Matej Rudan (204-C-01) delivered 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Croatia and Slovenia were tied at 36 after twenty minutes. Croatia however ignited a 40:29 run in the second half to ice the win. Viktor Saric (203-F/C-01, agency: Octagon Europe) netted 16 points and collected 10 rebounds for the winners. Gregor Glas (196-G/F-01, agency: BeoBasket) came up with 22 points for Slovenia.
Spain - Estonia 59-54 Spain outscored Estonia in Round of 16 clash. Santiago Aldama (207-SF-01) delivered 13 points for the winners. Spain accounted for an 18:6 lead after ten minutes. Estonia used a strong 23:12 rally in the third term to pull within a single point. But Spain bounced back with an 18:14 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Golden Dike (207-F-01) had 10 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Kaspar Kitsing (195-F/G-01) tossed in 15 points for Estonia.
Germany - Serbia 55-59 Serbia held off Germany to enter the quarterfinal stage. Aleksandar Langovic (204-F/C-01) tallied 18 points and 20 rebounds to lead the winners. Serbia accumulated a 33:29 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 6-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Germany pulled closer in the final period but could not avoid the loss. Djordje Pazin (200-SF-01) had 15 points for the winners. Luc Van Slooten (202-F/G-02) produced 13 points for Germany.
Recap of Day 3 in Podgorica - Aug 13, 2017
Group A
Croatia - Serbia 52-102 Serbia claimed the second win in Group A. They fired past Croatia for 2-1 record. Djordje Pazin (200-SF-01) scored 23 points to lead the winners. Serbia accumulated a 55:27 halftime lead. They unloaded 47 points in the second half to seal the win. Stevan Karapandzic (184-PG-01) tossed in 13 points in the victory. Matej Bosnjak (200-C-02) had 12 points for Croatia.
Lithuania - Israel 70-62 Lithuania beat Israel for the second victory in Group A. Laurynas Vaistaras (195-F/G-01) nailed 21 points to lead the charge. Israel accumulated a 35:31 halftime lead. But Lithuania went on a 22:10 run in the fourth frame to snatch the victory. Marek Blazevic (206-C-01) had 18 points and 17 rebounds in the win. Deni Avdija (198-SF-01) replied with 22 points and 14 rebounds for Israel.
Group B
Turkey - Slovenia 57-64 Slovenia recorded the third straight win in Group B. They stormed past Turkey to enter the Round of 16 undefeated. Rok Radovic (198-F/G-01) netted 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the win. Slovenia went on a 16:5 run in the third term to take lead. They protected the advantage throughout the final period and rallied to the win. Gregor Glas (196-G/F-01, agency: BeoBasket) had 16 points for the winners. Mustafa Kurtuldum (193-G-01) notched 12 points for Turkey.
Finland - Germany 44-66 Germany cruised past Finland for 2-1 record in Group B. Timo Lanmuller (187-PG-01) had 14 points in the win. Germany grabbed a 21:6 lead after ten minutes. They went on a 29:19 run in the second half to ice the victory. Luc Van Slooten (202-F/G-02) tossed in 12 points in the win. Thomas Exaucia (194-F-01) had 10 points for Finland.
Group C
Russia - Italy 57-86 Italy coasted past Russia to gain 2-1 record in Group C. Nicolo Mannion (187-PG-01) was unstoppable with 42 points for the Azzurri. Italy registered a 45:25 halftime advantage. They protected the lead throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Lorenzo Donadio (189-SG-01) had 13 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Pavel Zakharov (207-C-01) and Denis Kovalev (192-SG-01) produced 14 points apiece for Russia.
France - Estonia 78-59 France knocked down Estonia for the third straight win at the tournament. Killian Hayes (194-G-01) had 17 points in the win. France posted a 34:26 halftime lead. les Bleues unloaded 44 points in the second half to rally to the win. Louis Marnette (194-SG-01) had 12 points in the victory. Kaspar Kitsing (195-F/G-01) responded with 20 points for Estonia.
Group D
Montenegro - Latvia 66-80 Latvia outgunned Montenegro for 2-1 record in Group D. Roberts Berzins (192-PG-01) stepped up with 29 points and 7 rebounds to lead the Baltic team. Montenegro posted a 35:32 halftime lead. But Latvia bounced back with a 32:16 rally in the final term to drive to the victory. Emils Krumins (180-PG-01) had 17 points in the win. Bojan Tomasevic (201-PF-01) answered with 13 points and 10 boards for Montenegro.
Spain - Sweden 113-64 Spain cruised past Sweden for the second victory in Group D. Jaime Pradilla (207-C-01) came up with 26 points and 13 rebounds in the win. Spain unleashed 60 points in the first half to take a 27-point halftime lead. They added 53 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Borja Fernandez (202-PF-01) had 17 points in the win. Pelle Larsson (192-SG-01) netted 12 points for Sweden.
Recap of Day 2 in Podgorica - Aug 12, 2017
Group A
Serbia - Israel 71-79 Israel registered the second straight win in Podgorica. They toppled Serbia behind 18 points from Raziel Hayun (194-SG-01). Israel went on a 24:13 run in the second frame to take a 37:29 halftime lead. Israel used a 24:19 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Deni Avdija (198-SF-01) had 17 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists in the victory. Djordje Pazin (200-SF-01) chipped in 27 points for Serbia.
Croatia - Lithuania 42-63 Lithuania posted the first win in Group A. They fired past Croatia for 1-1 record. Modestas Kancleris (199-F-01) scored 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the effort. Lithuania recorded a 37:24 halftime lead. They held Croatia to just 18 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Tomas Zubrys (182-PG-01) netted 13 points in the win. Matej Rudan (204-C-01) and Sandro Rasic (190-SG-01) had 9 points each for Croatia.
Group B
Germany - Slovenia 56-68 Slovenia claimed the second straight win in Montenegro. They held off Germany to stay undefeated. Ziga Samar (191-G-01) provided 21 points to lead the charge. Slovenia established a 41:26 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 19-point mark heading into the fourth frame and secured the win at the end. Rok Radovic (198-F/G-01) chipped in 13 points for Slovenia. Radii Caisin (200-F/G-01) banked in 15 points and 10 rebounds for Germany.
Finland - Turkey 73-84 Turkey edged Finland for the opening win in Group B. Mustafa Kurtuldum (193-G-01) netted 19 points in the win. Turkey unloaded 50 points in the first half to secure an 18-point lead. They boosted the gap at 22-point mark heading into the fourth frame and drove to the win. Ismail Karabilen (205-PF-01) had 13 points in the victory. Mustapha Amzil (203-PF-01) had 10 points and 9 boards for Finland.
Group C
Italy - Estonia 70-64 Italy outgunned Estonia to open win count in Podgorica. Sasha Grant (198-SF-02) tallied 17 points and 6 rebounds for the Azzurri. Estonia enjoyed an 18:11 lead ten minutes into the game. But Italy went on a 40:29 run in the next two quarters to spur ahead. They held Estonia to only 17 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the win. Nicolo Mannion (187-PG-01) and Lorenzo Deri (185-PG-01) had 11 points apiece for Italy. Kaspar Lootus (202-F-01) chipped in 12 points for Estonia.
Russia - France 61-63 France narrowly defeated Russia to improve at 2-0 record in Group C. Killian Hayes (194-G-01) stepped up with 18 points for les Bleues. France trailed by six points after ten minutes. They entered the fourth frame down by three points but France went on an 18:13 run in the final term to snatch the victory. Theo Maledon (192-G-00) had 15 points for the winners. Denis Kovalev (192-SG-01) produced 14 points for Russia.
Group D
Montenegro - Spain 77-76 Montenegro nipped Spain to gain the second consecutive win in Group D. Stefan Vlahovic (193-F/G-01) delivered 20 points to lead the hosts. Spain posted a comfortable 44:28 halftime lead. But Montenegro used a strong 32:9 run in the third term to spur ahead. Spain tried hard to avoid an upset but the home side hung on to secure the victory. Jovan Kljajic (198-F/G-01) and Djordje Marinovic (201-PF-01) netted 12 points each in the win. Santiago Aldama (207-SF-01) provided 18 points for Spain.
Latvia - Sweden 58-48 Latvia defeated Sweden for the opening win in Group D. Ojars Berzins (191-G-01) netted 14 points for the winners. Latvia accumulated a 31:19 halftime lead. They protected the advantage throughout the second half and marched to the win. Jekabs Beks (204-C-01) and Kristaps Kilps (194-SG-01) tossed in 8 points each in the victory. Alan Brzezinski (186-PG-01) had 10 points for Sweden.
Recap of Day 1 in Podgorica - Aug 11, 2017
Group A
Israel - Croatia 67-64 Israel held off Croatia at the start of the championship. Deni Avdija (198-SF-01) and Raziel Hayun (194-SG-01) recorded 16 points each in the victory. Israel enjoyed a 41:32 halftime lead. Croatia pulled as close as 2 points at the final intermission. But Israel held their opponents to just 12 points in the final frame and secured the win. Matej Rudan (204-C-01) finished with 18 points for Croatia.
Lithuania - Serbia 54-56 Serbia nipped Lithuania for the opening win in Group A. Marko Pavicevic (205-PF-01) posted 11 points to lead the winners. Lithuania enjoyed a 31:24 halftime lead. But Serbia used a strong 32:22 second half run to snatch the win. Lazar Zivanovic and Djordje Pazin (200-SF-01) accounted for 9 points each in the victory. Marek Blazevic (206-C-01) had 13 points and 9 boards for Lithuania.
Group B
Slovenia - Finland 65-53 Slovenia outlasted Finland in the first game at the tournament. Gregor Glas (196-G/F-01, agency: BeoBasket) came up with 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Finland snatched a 34:33 halftime lead. But Slovenia used a furious 21:8 spurt in the third term to take the advantage. They maintained the lead throughout the final term and marched to the win. Rok Radovic had 19 points for the winners. Mustapha Amzil (203-PF-01) tossed in 20 points for Finland.
Turkey - Germany 65-87 Germany outgunned Turkey to open win count in Podgorica. Luc Van Slooten (202-F/G-02) netted 18 points for the winners. Germany unloaded 45 points in the first half to take a 10-point lead. They unleashed 28 points in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Timo Lanmuller (187-PG-01) chipped in 17 points for the winning side. Mustafa Kurtuldum (193-G-01) dropped 13 points for Turkey.
Group C
Estonia - Russia 71-74 Russia narrowly defeated Estonia for the opening win in Podgorica. Dmitrii Kadoshnikov (201-PF-01) finished with 13 points and 10 boards to lead the effort. Russia used a 25:11 run in the second term to open a 13-point lead. Estonia pulled within striking distance in the second half but could not rescue the game eventually. Vladimir Markovich (183-PG-01) and Ivan Belousov (192-SG-01) had 11 points each in the victory. Kerr Kriisa (187-PG-01) posted 30 points for Estonia.
France - Italy 64-59 France held off Italy in the opener. Killian Hayes (194-G-01) and Theo Maledon (192-G-00) delivered 15 points each for les Bleues. France posted a 21:9 lead at the first intermission. France protected the lead throughout the following quarters. They managed to secure a tough win at the end. Timothe Crusol (190-G-01) had 10 points for the winners. Nicolo Mannion (187-PG-01) provided 15 points and 7 assists for the Azzurri.
Group D
Sweden - Montenegro 45-77 Montenegro cruised past Sweden in the opener. Stefan Vlahovic (193-F/G-01) recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Montenegro piled up a 39:20 halftime lead and cruised to the win in the second half. Viktor Vujisic (203-F-01) chipped in 13 points for the winners. Pelle Larsson (192-SG-01) notched 11 points for Sweden.
Spain - Latvia 91-70 Spain outgunned Latvia to tip off their tournament's campaign on a winning note. Jaime Pradilla (207-C-01) had 20 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Spain accumulated a 39:27 halftime lead. They unloaded 52 points in the second half to breeze to the win. Golden Dike (207-F-01) had 14 points in the victory. Kristaps Kilps (194-SG-01) netted 23 points for Latvia.
Division B. Greece, Netherlands and Georgia earn promotion - Aug 20, 2017
FINAL
Greece - Holland 74-60 Greece clinched Division B title. They toppled Netherlands in the Final in Sofia tonight. Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos (202-F-01) scored 21 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead the champions. Greece piled up a 39:35 halftime advantage. They held Netherlands to just 3 points in the third term to boost the margin at 15-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Netherlands sank 22 points in the final period but Greece rallied to the win at the end. Aristotelis Sotiriou (203-PF-01) had 15 points in the victory. Rienk Mast (203-PF-01) delivered 16 points for the Dutch side.
3-4 Place
United Kingdom - Georgia 63-64 Georgia celebrated Division A promotion. They nipped Great Britain in the consolation final in Sofia. Bidzina Peikrishvili (196-SF-01) tossed in 21 points to lead the winners. Great Britain enjoyed a comfortable 20:4 lead ten minutes into the game. But Georgia responded with a 27:5 run in the third term to surge ahead. They protected the lead throughout the fourth frame and snatched a crucial victory at the championship. Rati Andronikashvili (190-PG-01) had 19 points and 7 assists for the winners. Mate Okros (197-G-00) tallied 25 points and 9 rebounds for Great Britain.
5-6 Place
Ukraine - Belgium 76-71 Ukraine outscored Belgium to finish fifth in Bulgaria. Oleksandr Kovliar (180-PG-02) tallied 18 points to lead the winners. Ukraine accumulated a 39:32 halftime lead. Belgium could not overcome the deficit in the second half as Ukraine raced to the win. Ihor Serheiev (205-C-01) netted 12 points in the victory. Haris Bratanovic (208-C-01) topscored with 18 points for Belgium.
7-8 Place
Hungary - Czech Republic 63-60 Hungary held off Czech Republic to clinch the 7th position at the tournament. Tamas Pallai (192-SG-01) came up with 18 points for Hungary. They recorded a 30:24 halftime lead. Czech Republic pulled within striking distance in the second half but Hungary held on to claim victory. Adam Balsay (190-SG-01) produced 12 points for the winners. Vojtech Sykora (186-SG-01) notched 14 points and 9 boards for Czech Republic.
9-10 Place
Belarus - Poland 82-73 Belarus clinched the ninth overall position as they held off Poland in the final game in Sofia. Daniil Barysevich (191-SF-01) accounted for 23 points, 6 assists and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Belarus and Poland were tied at 34 heading into the long break. But Belarus stepped on the gas in the second half. They unloaded 48 points in the second part of the game and raced to the win. Aliaksei Navoichyk (190-PG-01) had 21 points in the victory. Igor Yoka-Bratasz (186-PG-01) answered with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Poland.
11-12 Place
Ireland - Bosnia 83-78 Ireland outgunned Bosnia and Herzegovina to finish 11th in Sofia. Oluwasanmi Fajana (198-C-01) tallied 26 points and 19 rebounds for the winners. Ireland posted a 40:35 halftime lead. They stayed in front throughout the second half and marched to the win. David Lehane (190-SF-01) chipped in 13 points for the Irish team. Mirza Kusturica (190-SG-01) responded with 20 points for Bosnia.
13-14 Place
Bulgaria - Iceland 64-71 Iceland capped their campaign with victory. They defeated hosting Bulgaria for the 13th place. Veigar Hlynsson (190-PG-01) tallied 30 points and 12 rebounds for the visitors. Iceland recorded a 21:7 lead ten minutes into the game. Bulgaria narrowed the gap in the next periods but could not avoid the loss. Julius Agustsson (190-PG-01) had 12 points for the winners. Aleksandar Stoimenov (190-SG-01) delivered 18 points for Bulgaria.
15-16 Place
Portugal - FYR Macedonia 50-56 FYR Macedonia outgunned Portugal to finish 15th at the championship. Andrej Jakimovski (198-SF-01) had 15 points and 9 boards in the win. FYR Macedonia posted a 33:21 halftime lead. Portugal narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Dario Mitevski (185-G-01) had 9 points in the victory. Frederico Martins (185-SG-01) chipped in 21 points for Portugal.
17-18 Place
Switzerland - Denmark 98-74 Switzerland finished their campaign in Sofia on a high note. They trounced Denmark to earn the 17th position. Nicholas Hullinger (194-SF-01) recorded 21 points and 8 boards to lead the Swiss team. Switzerland posted a 31:19 lead after ten minutes. They unloaded 51 points in the second half to ease to the win. Kevin Martina (201-SF-01) had 20 points in the victory. Patrick Pedersen (184-G-01) replied with 15 points for Denmark.
19-20 Place
Kosovo - Luxembourg 64-55 Kosovo outscored Luxembourg to end up in the 19th position at the tournament. Erhan Sholla (197-SF-01) posted 23 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Luxembourg eked out a 29:27 halftime lead. But Kosovo went on a 37:26 run in the second half to seal the win. Nderim Ratkoceri (195-C-01) chipped in 10 points in the victory. Noe Melchior (178-PG-01) delivered 15 points for Luxembourg.
21-22 Place
Cyprus - Romania 53-72 Romania overcame Cyprus in the last game in Sofia. Tudor Valeanu (182-PG-01) delivered 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Romania snatched a one-point lead at the interval. They held Cyprus to just 19 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Marian Duica (198-C-02) had 16 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Filippos Tigkas (175-PG-02) had 15 points for Cyprus.
23-24 Place
Norway - Slovakia 65-72 Slovakia earned the 23rd place in the championship. They defeated Norway behind 13 points from Filip Rakai (184-SF-01). Slovakia recorded a 42:31 halftime advantage. Norway pulled closer in the third term but could not threaten Slovakia as they marched to the win. Samuel Horvath (185-PG-01) and Mate Balogh (203-PF-01) had 11 points each in the victory. Andreas Meldalen (198-PF-01) scored 15 points and pulled down 9 boards for Norway.
Division B. Netherlands and Greece make it through into Final - Aug 18, 2017
SEMIFINALS
Holland - Georgia 67-62 Netherlands advanced into Final in Sofia. They edged Georgia in the semifinal clash and therefore clinched Division A promotion. Keye Van De Vuurst (190-SG-01) netted 18 points to lead the Dutch team. Netherlands eked out a 30:28 halftime lead. Georgia erased the deficit in the third term. They held Netherlands to 12 points to ensure a 3-point lead at the final intermission. Netherlands though used a 25:17 run in the fourth term and secured the winning outcome. Tristan Enaruna (204-PF-01) had 14 points in the win. Rati Andronikashvili (190-PG-01) produced 19 points for Georgia.
Greece - United Kingdom 75-52 Greece knocked down Great Britain to advance into Division B Final. Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos (202-F-01) scored 16 points to lead the Hellenes. Greece piled up a 40:21 halftime lead. They used a 21:12 run in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Dimitrios Klonaras (196-SG-01) and Andreas Tsoumanis (202-PF-01) had 13 points each in the win. Mate Okros (197-G-00) netted 14 points for Great Britain.
Division B. Great Britain, Georgia, Netherlands and Greece enter semifinals - Aug 17, 2017
Quarterfinals
Czech Republic - Georgia 51-65 Georgia secured the semifinal birth following a comfortable win over Czech Republic. Rati Andronikashvili (190-PG-01) scored 16 points to pace the winners. Georgia accumulated a 35:25 halftime lead. They went on a 17:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Giorgi Tscheishvili and Irakli Sulkhanishvili (195-SG-01) posted 14 points each for the winners. Nikolaos Noumeros (196-SF-01) replied with 14 points for Czech Republic.
Holland - Belgium 65-51 Netherlands outgunned Belgium in the quarterfinal clash today. Jonas Visser and Keye Van De Vuurst (190-SG-01) had 18 points each for the Dutch team. Netherlands snatched a 25:23 halftime lead. They followed with an 18:8 run in the third term to ensure a 12-point lead. They protected the lead throughout the fourth frame and rallied to the win. Tristan Enaruna (204-PF-01) had 12 points for the winners. Niels De Ridder (195-F-01) answered with 14 points and 12 rebounds for Belgium.
United Kingdom - Hungary 85-54 Great Britain toppled Hungary to ensure the semifinal birth in Sofia. Christopher Feeney (185-SG-01) delivered 17 points in the victory. Great Britain accumulated a 44:30 halftime advantage. They held Hungary to just 24 points in the second half and marched to the win. Mate Okros (197-G-00) netted 16 points and collected 9 boards for the winners. Tamas Pallai (192-SG-01) answered with 10 points for Hungary.
Greece - Ukraine 78-63 Greece outgunned Ukraine in the quarterfinal clash in Sofia. Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos (202-F-01) scored 28 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to pace the Hellenes. Greece posted a 19:12 lead after ten minutes. Ukraine erupted for 29 points in the second term to eke out a one-point halftime lead. But Greece stiffened defensively in the second half. They limited their opponents to just 22 points and raced to the win. Dimitrios Klonaras (196-SG-01) had 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the victory. Oleksandr Kovliar (180-PG-02) tossed in 17 points for Ukraine.
Division B. Day 5 in Sofia - Aug 16, 2017
Group A
Belarus - Romania 85-43 Belarus clinched the third victory in Sofia as they beat Romania today. Aliaksei Navoichyk (190-PG-01) stepped up with 22 points for the winners. Belarus accumulated a 49:22 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Alex Tsynkevich (201-PF-01) had 12 points and 10 boards in the victory. Constantin Gavriloaia (196-SF-01) had 16 points for Romania.
Switzerland - Greece 39-111 Greece coasted past Switzerland to remain undefeated in Sofia. Dimitrios Karaiskos (208-C-01) netted 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece unloaded 57 points in the first half to take a comfortable halftime lead. They added 54 points in the second part of the game to ease to the win. Aristotelis Sotiriou had 18 points in the victory. Noe Lugt (198-PF-01) tossed in 12 points for Switzerland.
Belgium - Iceland 89-63 Belgium clinched the second position in Group A. They stormed past Iceland to finish preliminary round at 4-1 record. Niels De Ridder (195-F-01) scored 25 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and issued 5 assists for the winners. Belgium accumulated a 44:33 halftime lead. They sank 45 points in the second half to march to the win. Thomas Van Hille (186-SG-01) and Haris Bratanovic (208-C-01) had 17 points each for the winners. Dui Jonsson (178-PG-01) responded with 16 points for Iceland.
Group B
Bulgaria - Poland 75-72 Bulgaria overcame Poland but finished just fourth in Group B. Mihail Modlov (01) notched 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Bulgaria eked out a 35:32 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 6-point mark heading into the fourth quarter and hung on to claim the win. Konstantin Kostadinov (202-PF-03), Emiliyan Grudov (195-F/G-01) and Aleksandar Stoimenov (190-SG-01) notched 11 points each for the winners. Igor Yoka and Mateusz Kaszowski replied with 15 points each for Poland.
Denmark - Ukraine 64-96 Ukraine claimed the third victory in Group B as they trounced Denmark. Yurii Romanovskyi (192-SF-01) and Igor Serheiev topscored with 14 points each for Ukraine. Ukraine accumulated a 47:36 halftime advantage. They went on a 28:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Serhii Melnyk (192-SG-01) had 13 points in the victory. Andreas Mortensen (186-G-01) had 12 points for Denmark.
Holland - Cyprus 98-43 Netherlands prevailed against Cyprus to improve at 5-0 record on top of Group B. Tristan Enaruna (204-PF-01) had 16 points for the Dutch team. Netherlands accumulated a 50:21 halftime advantage. They unloaded 48 points in the second half to rally to the victory. Bas Leyte (203-C-01) notched 15 points for the winners. Filippos Tigkas (175-PG-02) had 7 points for Cyprus.
Group C
Hungary - Bosnia 79-65 Hungary rallied past Bosnia to seal their quarterfinal appearance. Peter Filipovity (188-SG-01) was responsible for 17 points and 6 boards to lead the charge. Bosnia accumulated a 35:25 halftime advantage. But Hungary used a massive 32:13 run in the fourth quarter to snatch a crucial win. Tamas Pallai (192-SG-01) tossed in 13 points in the victory. Timur Krupalija (204-F-01) replied with 15 points and 14 boards for Bosnia.
Czech Republic - Ireland 66-62 Czech Republic held off Ireland to improve at 5-0 record on top of Group C. Nikolaos Noumeros (196-SF-01) tallied 14 points and 9 boards for the winning side. The teams were knotted at 33 at the big break. Czech Republic poured in 33 points in the second half and snatched a tough win. Matej Fanta (201-PF-01) had 12 points in the victory. Oluwasanmi Fajana (198-C-01) had 17 points and 9 boards for Ireland.
Norway - Slovakia 47-73 Slovakia finally clinched the first win in Sofia. They snapped four-game losing skid and edged Norway in Group C. Adam Korfanta (175-PG-01) netted 16 points for the winning side. Slovakia grabbed a 39:27 halftime lead. They went on a 20:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Filip Rakai tossed in 11 points in the victory. Lars Nilsen had 16 points for Norway.
Group D
Luxembourg - FYR Macedonia 71-75 FYR Macedonia held off Luxembourg for the second victory in Group D. Dario Mitevski (185-G-01) tossed in 20 points in the win. Luxembourg looked well in control in the first half. They grabbed a 45:33 halftime advantage. But FYR Macedonia bounced back with a 25:11 run in the fourth quarter to snatch the win. Luka Naumovski (180-PG-01) had 19 points in the victory. Felix Vlaminck (188-SG-01) replied with 22 points for Luxembourg.
Portugal - United Kingdom 54-64 Great Britain celebrated the fifth consecutive win in Group D. They topped Portugal to enter the quarterfinal stage unbeaten. Tomiwa Sulaiman (196-PF-01) and Mate Okros (197-G-00) had 18 points apiece for the winning team. Great Britain grabbed a 30:25 halftime lead. They held Portugal to just 29 points in the second half to race to the win. Hugo Ferreira (178-SG-01) and Andre Cruz (192-SG-02) chipped in 12 points apiece for Portugal.
Georgia - Kosovo 77-48 Georgia fired past Kosovo to improve at 4-1 record in Group D. Irakli Sulkhanishvili (195-SG-01) netted 15 points and collected 11 rebounds in the win. Georgia accumulated a 40:27 halftime lead. They stayed in charge throughout the second half and rallied to the win. Rati Andronikashvili (190-PG-01) produced 14 points, 6 assists and 6 steals in the victory. Erhan Sholla (197-SF-01) banked in 17 points for Kosovo.
Division B. Day 4 in Sofia - Aug 15, 2017
Group A
Romania - Switzerland 74-76 Switzerland snatched a narrow victory over Romania to gain the first win in Sofia. Nicholas Hullinger (194-SF-01) delivered 31 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge. Switzerland posted a 19:6 lead ten minutes into the game. Romania erased the deficit and grabbed a 4-point lead heading into the fourth frame. But the Swiss side sank 21 points in the quarter and forced overtime. Switzerland went for 11 points in the extra period to seal the win. Marco Mouron (187-SG-01) provided 16 points in the victory. Constantin Gavriloaia (196-SF-01) notched 24 points for Romania.
Belgium - Belarus 90-60 Belgium cruised past Belarus for 3-1 record in Group A. Joel Ekamba-Ey'Oombe (191-SG-01) and Haris Bratanovic (208-C-01) notched 17 points each in the victory. Belgium registered a 42:29 halftime advantage. They added 48 points in the second half to march to the win. Niels De Ridder (195-F-01) had 15 points and 14 rebounds for Belgium. Aliaksei Navoichyk (190-PG-01) had 14 points for Belarus.
Iceland - Greece 76-85 Greece registered the fourth straight win in Group A. They beat Iceland to stay undefeated. Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos (202-F-01) posted 17 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Iceland established a 43:37 halftime lead. But Greece unloaded 48 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Andreas Tsoumanis (202-PF-01) and Aristotelis Sotiriou (203-PF-01) had 16 points each for the winners. Veigar Hlynsson (190-PG-01) tossed in 20 points for Iceland.
Group B
Ukraine - Bulgaria 78-56 Ukraine improved at 2-2 record following a comfortable win over Bulgaria. Illia Zaiets (187-SG-01) scored 20 points to lead the visitors. Ukraine posted a 38:31 halftime advantage. They went on a 20:8 run in the third term to open a 19-point lead and never looked back en route to the win. Ihor Serheiev (205-C-01) and Illia Zharikov (203-PF-01) netted 10 points each for the winners. Aleksandar Stoykov (192-G/F-01) tossed in 12 points for Bulgaria.
Holland - Denmark 100-36 Netherlands remained undefeated in Sofia. They coasted past Denmark to climb at 4-0 record in Group B. Tristan Enaruna (204-PF-01) notched 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Dutch team. Netherlands accumulated a 45:18 halftime lead. They added 55 points after the long break to ease to the win. Bas Leyte (203-C-01) netted 16 points for the winners. Andreas Mortensen (186-G-01) had 8 points for Denmark.
Cyprus - Poland 56-88 Poland coasted past Cyprus to gain 3-1 record. Mateusz Czempiel (191-SG-01) netted 19 points in the win. Poland eked out a 42:39 halftime lead. They used a 27:5 run in the third term to clear off for good. Igor Yoka-Bratasz (186-PG-01) and Jakub Ulczynski (195-F-02) tossed in 15 points each in the victory. Viktor Christofidis (190-G-01) chipped in 12 points for Cyprus.
Group C
Ireland - Bosnia 71-97 Bosnia coasted past Ireland to gain the third win in Group C. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Kosta Kondic (185-PG-01) had 19 points in the win. Ireland posted a 21:17 lead ten minutes into the encounter. But Bosnia erupted for 80 points in the next three periods and claimed a well-deserved win. Deni Radak (198-SF-01) had 14 points in the victory. Nathan Moore (178-SG-01) topscored with 24 points for Ireland.
Czech Republic - Norway 79-42 Czech Republic cruised past Norway for the fourth consecutive win. Nikolaos Noumeros (196-SF-01) notched 16 points and 9 caroms for the winning side. Czech Republic accumulated a 40:22 halftime advantage. They went on a 39:20 run in the second half to seal the win. David Bohm (202-PF-01) delivered 15 points in the victory. Mateusz Nilsen (188-SG-01) had 13 points for Norway.
Slovakia - Hungary 51-67 Hungary beat Slovakia for 3-1 record in Group C. Benedek Kovacs (201-SF-01) produced 16 points in the win. Hungary recorded a 39:28 halftime advantage. They protected the lead throughout the second half and rolled to the win. Peter Filipovity (188-SG-01) netted 13 points in the victory. Samuel Horvath (185-PG-01) banked in 12 points for Slovakia.
Group D
Kosovo - United Kingdom 35-57 Great Britain captured the fourth straight win in Group D. They thumped Kosovo to stay unbeaten. Great Britain accumulated a 33:23 halftime lead. They held Kosovo to just 12 points in the fourth quarter and marched to the win. Mate Okros (197-G-00) and Christopher Feeney (185-SG-01) tallied 13 points each in the victory. Kosovo answered with 16 points and 11 rebounds from Erhan Sholla (197-SF-01).
FYR Macedonia - Portugal 46-55 Portugal knocked down FYR Macedonia to take 3-1 record in Group D. Hugo Ferreira (178-SG-01) was pivotal with 26 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Portugal claimed a 27:21 halftime lead. FYR Macedonia narrowed the gap at 3-point mark at the final break. But Portugal responded with an 18:12 run in the fourth period to secure the win. Diogo Gomes (174-PG-01) netted 9 points for the winning side. Damjan Boshkovski (198-SG-01) replied with 13 points for FYR Macedonia.
Georgia - Luxembourg 77-38 Georgia thumped Luxembourg to gain 3-1 record in Group D. Rati Andronikashvili (190-PG-01) chipped in 14 points in the win. Georgia accumulated a 36:23 halftime lead. They went on a strong 41:15 run after the big break to ice a comfortable win. Aleksandre Merkviladze (201-PF-02) had 13 points and 9 boards in the victory. Felix Vlaminck (188-SG-01) answered with 11 points for Luxembourg.
Division B. Day 3 in Sofia - Aug 13, 2017
Group A
Switzerland - Belgium 52-98 Belgium recorded the second victory in Group A. They crushed Switzerland for 2-1 record. Niels De Ridder (195-F-01) came up with 35 points and 12 rebounds to lead the winners. Belgium piled up a 46:22 halftime lead. They unloaded 52 points in the second half to ease to the win. Aaron Verstraete (200-SF-01) had 15 points in the victory. Marco Mouron (187-SG-01) had 13 points for Switzerland.
Greece - Romania 111-60 Greece knocked down Romania to post the third straight win in Group A. Andreas Tsoumanis (202-PF-01) tallied 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece unleashed 62 points in the first half to clear off for good. Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos (202-F-01) produced 17 points for the winners. Constantin Gavriloaia (196-SF-01) had 14 points for Romania.
Belarus - Iceland 78-77 Belarus nipped Iceland to improve at 2-1 record in Group A. Nikita Matsal (186-G-01) came up with 16 points to lead the winners. Iceland enjoyed a 41:34 halftime lead. But Belarus unloaded 44 points in the second half to snatch the win. Jan Marynin (198-PF-01) delivered 13 points in the victory. Veigar Hlynsson (190-PG-01) responded with 26 points for Iceland.
Group B
Bulgaria - Holland 50-69 Netherlands overcame Bulgaria for the third consecutive win in Sofia. Rienk Mast (203-PF-01) came up with 15 points for the Dutch side. Netherlands dominated in the first half. They recorded a 40:26 halftime lead. Netherlands maintained the lead throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Jonas Visser (206-C-01) dropped 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the winners. Aleksandar Stoykov (192-G/F-01) chipped in 10 points for Bulgaria.
Poland - Ukraine 59-57 Poland held off Ukraine for the second win in Group B. Mateusz Kaszowski (182-G-01) came up with 18 points and 7 steals in the victory. Poland and Ukraine were tied at 31 at the interval. Poland jumped to a 4-point lead at the final intermission. Ukraine cut the deficit in the fourth frame but could not avoid the loss. Jakub Ulczynski (195-F-02) had 13 points in the victory. Illia Zaiets (187-SG-01) poured in 16 points for Ukraine.
Denmark - Cyprus 81-69 Denmark opened win count in Sofia. They topped Cyprus in Group B. Patrick Pederson delivered 19 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Denmark used a 24:14 rally in the fourth frame to secure the winning outcome. August Blinkenberg (197-SG-01) had 14 points in the victory. Aineas Jung (200-PF-02) posted 17 points for Cyprus.
Group C
Hungary - Czech Republic 56-66 Czech Republic overcame Hungary to remain unbeaten in Group C. Tadeas Manas (200-C-01) came up with 23 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Hungary recorded a 30:26 halftime lead. But Czech Republic went on a 22:12 run in the third term to spur ahead. They held Hungary to 14 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Nikolaos Noumeros (196-SF-01) finished with 18 points for Czech Republic. Tamas Pallai (192-SG-01) tossed in 12 points for Hungary.
Bosnia - Slovakia 76-69 Bosnia improved at 2-1 record following a tough win over Slovakia. Djordje Topolovic (190-SF-01) accounted for 17 points for the winners. Slovakia enjoyed a 43:39 halftime lead. But Bosnia stiffened defensively in the second half. They held Slovakia to only 26 points after the big break and snatched the victory. Haris Dedajic (184-PG-01) chipped in 16 points for Bosnia. Samuel Horvath (185-PG-01) tossed in 17 points for Slovakia.
Norway - Ireland 56-98 Ireland trounced Norway in Group C action. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Paul Kelly (186-PG-01) recorded 15 points to lead the Irish side. Ireland went on a 36:16 run in the second quarter to clear off. They held Norway to just 25 points in the second half and coasted to the win. Christopher Fulton (172-PG-02) had 13 points for the winning side. Marcus Barnett (200-PF-01) had 17 points and 13 rebounds for Norway.
Group D
Portugal - Georgia 59-80 Georgia outgunned Portugal for 2-1 record in Group D. Irakli Sulkhanishvili (195-SG-01) stepped up with 17 points in the victory. Georgia opened a 49:33 halftime advantage. They kept Portugal at bay throughout the second half and rallied to the win. Lasha Mikeladze (201-C-01) netted 16 points in the victory. Diogo Gomes (174-PG-01) and Miguel Alves (191-PF-01) banked in 9 points each for Portugal.
United Kingdom - FYR Macedonia 94-52 Great Britain clinched the third victory in a row as they breezed past FYR Macedonia. Mate Okros (197-G-00) stepped up with 22 points for the winning side. Great Britain accumulated a 47:22 halftime advantage. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and marched to the win. Eric Donaldson (191-SF-01) posted 15 points in the victory. Viktor Isajloski (200-PF-01) netted 12 points for FYR Macedonia.
Luxembourg - Kosovo 51-61 Kosovo defeated Luxembourg for the opening win in Group D. Erhan Sholla (197-SF-01) came up with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Kosovo established a 29:25 halftime lead. They went on a 19:9 run in the fourth frame to seal the win. Nderim Ratkoceri (195-C-01) had 12 points and 14 boards for the winners. Noe Melchior (178-PG-01) came up with 17 points and 7 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Division B. Day 2 in Sofia - Aug 11, 2017
Group A
Belgium - Greece 60-77 Greece outgunned Belgium for the second victory in a row in Group A. Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos (202-F-01) delivered 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece piled up a 26:8 lead at the first break. They used an 18:11 run in the final period to secure the winning outcome. Dimitrios Klonaras (196-SG-01) had 12 points and 9 boards in the win. Aaron Verstraete (200-SF-01) banked in 14 points for Belgium.
Belarus - Switzerland 74-68 Belarus held off Switzerland to open win count in Sofia. Raman Hests (197-SF-01) delivered 19 points in the victory. Belarus ensured a 29:20 halftime lead. Switzerland unloaded 48 points in the second half but could not avert the defeat. Nikita Matsal (186-G-01) chipped in 16 points for the winners. Kevin Martina (201-SF-01) replied with 20 points for Switzerland.
Iceland - Romania 67-45 Iceland posted the second straight win in Group A. They eased past Romania behind 20 points from Dui Jonsson (178-PG-01). Iceland recorded a 36:24 halftime lead. They followed with a 24:4 run in the third term to clear off for good. Veigar Hlynsson (190-PG-01) had 12 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Tudor Lungu (185-PG-01) replied with 13 points for Romania.
Group B
Cyprus - Ukraine 46-67 Ukraine claimed the first win in Bulgaria. They knocked down Cyprus for 1-1 record in Group B. Daniil Cherneha (203-PF-01) tallied 11 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Ukraine accumulated a 24:17 halftime lead. Ukraine sank 27 points in the fourth frame to rally to the victory. Ihor Serheiev netted 10 points in the win. Aineas Jung (200-PF-02) had 13 points for Cyprus.
Holland - Poland 69-54 Netherlands shot down Poland to remain undefeated in Bulgaria. Tristan Enaruna (204-PF-01) stepped up with 17 points and 9 caroms for the Dutch team. Netherlands eked out a 31:29 halftime lead. They went on a 21:9 run in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Jamie Bergens (183-PG-01) accounted for 12 points for the winners. Jakub Ulczynski (195-F-02) tossed in 19 points for Poland.
Denmark - Bulgaria 68-77 Bulgaria outgunned Denmark to record the second consecutive win in Group B. Konstantin Kostadinov came up with 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Denmark claimed a 45:41 halftime lead. Bulgaria however replied with a 20:7 rally in the third term to surge ahead. They protected the lead throughout the fourth frame and raced to the victory. Mihail Modlov (01) tossed in 14 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the win. Andreas Mortensen (186-G-01) had 24 points and 9 boards for Denmark.
Group C
Czech Republic - Bosnia 73-61 Czech Republic held off Bosnia to improve at 2-0 record in Group C. Mikolas Houser (197-SF-01) netted 17 points to lead the winners. The teams were tied at 38 heading into the long break. But Czech Republic limited their opponents to just 23 points in the second half and got away with the win. David Bohm (202-PF-01) and Nikolaos Noumeros netted 16 points each for the winners. Timur Krupalija had 16 points and 21 boards for Bosnia.
Norway - Hungary 51-63 Hungary defeated Norway for the second win in a row in Group C. Peter Filipovity (188-SG-01) chipped in 13 points in the victory. Hungary established a 32:27 halftime lead. They limited Norway to just 24 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Peter Veraszto delivered 10 points in the win. Torkel Westby (185-PG-01) produced 13 points for Norway.
Ireland - Slovakia 54-49 Ireland held off Slovakia for the opening win in Group C. Paul Kelly (186-PG-01) produced 16 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Ireland secured a 35:33 halftime lead. The Irish team held their opponents to just 15 points in the second half and snatched the win. Oluwasanmi Fajana (198-C-01) had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Samuel Horvath and Rastislav Sipkovsky connected for 10 points apiece in the loss.
Group D
Georgia - United Kingdom 58-85 Great Britain cruised past Georgia for the second straight win in Group D. Eric Donaldson (191-SF-01) recorded 17 points to lead the winners. Great Britain trailed by six points at the first break. But they unloaded 58 points in the next two quarters to surge ahead for good. Tomiwa Sulaiman (196-PF-01) had 12 points and 10 boards in the victory. Irakli Sulkhanishvili (195-SG-01) notched 13 points for Georgia.
Luxembourg - Portugal 55-85 Portugal cruised past Luxembourg for the second win in Group D. Afonso Candeias (189-SF-02) accounted for 25 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Portugal claimed a 41:30 halftime advantage. They did not loosen the grasp in the second half and raced to the win. Hugo Ferreira (178-SG-01) had 21 points in the victory. Felix Vlaminck (188-SG-01) provided 16 points for Luxembourg.
Kosovo - FYR Macedonia 61-64 FYR Macedonia clinched the opening win in Bulgaria. They held off Kosovo for 1-1 record in Group D. Andrej Jakimovski (198-SF-01) tossed in 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the win. Kosovo registered a 31:29 halftime lead. Kosovo stretched the lead at 4-point mark heading into the fourth frame. But FYR Macedonia used a 19:12 run in the final term to snatch the win. Damjan Boshkovski and Adrian Naumoski (196-SG-01) had 10 points each in the win. Erhan Sholla (197-SF-01) produced 26 points for Kosovo.
Division B. Day 1 in Sofia - Aug 10, 2017
Group A
Greece - Belarus 101-60 Greece coasted past Belarus to secure the first win at the tournament. Dimitrios Klonaras (196-SG-01) posted 23 points to lead the winners. Greece stormed into the game and took a 38:9 lead at the first break. Greece never looked back en route to the win. Konstantinos Kadras (203-C-01) had 16 points for the winners. Nikita Lagun (196-SF-01) responded with 9 points for Belarus.
Romania - Belgium 48-85 Belgium outgunned Romania to open win count in Bulgaria. Belgium built a 44:27 halftime lead. They held Romania to just 21 points in the second half and eased to the victory. Haris Bratanovic (208-C-01) netted 23 points and grabbed 15 boards for Belgium. Aaron Verstraete (200-SF-01) had 15 points and 9 boards in the win. Constantin Gavriloaia (196-SF-01) netted 15 points for Romania.
Switzerland - Iceland 60-80 Iceland outgunned Switzerland for the opening win at the championship. Dui Jonsson (178-PG-01) scored 17 points to lead the winners. Iceland used a 29:14 run in the second term to take a 16-point halftime lead. They maintained the lead throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Veigar Hlynsson (190-PG-01) had 16 points for the winners. Marco Mouron (187-SG-01) responded with 16 points for Switzerland.
Group B
Poland - Denmark 80-43 Poland breezed past Denmark en route to the opening win in Bulgaria. Jakub Ulczynski (195-F-02) stepped up with 15 points for the winners. Poland posted a 33:25 halftime advantage. They followed with a 27:5 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Szymon Zapala (203-C-01) tossed in 10 points and collected 15 boards in the win. Patrick Pedersen (184-G-01) answered with 10 points for Denmark.
Ukraine - Holland 48-55 Netherlands upset Ukraine to open win count in Group B. Rienk Mast (203-PF-01) provided 13 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Ukraine posted a 10:6 lead ten minutes into the game. But Netherlands responded with a 29:17 rally in the next two periods to surge ahead. Ukraine sank 21 points in the final period but could not avoid the loss. Keye Van De Vuurst (190-SG-01) chipped in 12 points for the winning side. Oleksandr Syboruk delivered 16 points for Ukraine.
Bulgaria - Cyprus 78-48 Bulgaria cruised past Cyprus at the start of the championship. Mihail Modlov (01) netted 16 points to lead the winners. Bulgaria accounted for a 46:18 halftime lead. They kept Cyprus at bay throughout the second half and cruised to the win. Tomislav Minkov (195-SF-01) had 14 points for the winners. Andreas Himonas (180-SG-01) responded with 10 points for Cyprus.
Group C
Slovakia - Czech Republic 53-59 Czech Republic knocked down Slovakia in the opener. Mikolas Houser (197-SF-01) recorded 13 points and 9 boards for the winning team. Czech Republic secured a narrow 27:26 halftime lead. They followed with an 18:13 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Nikolaos Noumeros (196-SF-01) had 10 points in the victory. Samuel Horvath (185-PG-01) had 18 points for Slovakia.
Hungary - Ireland 58-51 Benedek Kovacs (201-SF-01) scored 19 points to lead Hungary past Ireland in the opener. Ireland registered a 27:25 halftime lead. But Hungary turned things around in the second half. They fueled a 33:24 run after the long break and snatched the win. Tamas Pallai provided 8 points in the victory. Oluwasanmi Fajana (198-C-01) posted 18 points and 10 rebounds for Ireland.
Bosnia - Norway 91-58 Bosnia gave little chance for Norway in the opener. Ognjen Markovic (187-PG-01) posted 14 points in the win. Bosnia accumulated a 56:26 halftime advantage. They rolled to the victory after the big break. Timur Krupalija and Kosta Kondic delivered 10 points each for the winners. Lars Nilsen (186-PG-01) tossed in 15 points for Norway.
Group D
United Kingdom - Luxembourg 77-43 Great Britain eased past Luxembourg to open win count in Group D. Mate Okros (197-G-00) tallied 18 points in the victory. Luxembourg enjoyed an 18:13 lead at the first break. Great Britain used a 20:2 run in the second term to ensure a 33:20 halftime advantage. Great Britain unleashed 44 points in the second half and raced to the win. Louis Norton-Cuffy (173-PG-01) chipped in 13 points in the victory. Noe Melchior (178-PG-01) had 15 points for Luxembourg.
FYR Macedonia - Georgia 53-88 Georgia drove past FYR Macedonia in Group D. Five players scored in double digits for the winners. Lasha Mikeladze (201-C-01) came up with 18 points in the win. Georgia posted a narrow 34:28 halftime lead. But they used a 33:11 run in the final period and got away with the victory. Irakli Sulkhanishvili (195-SG-01) and Rati Andronikashvili (190-PG-01) tossed in 15 points each for the winners. Andrej Jakimovski (198-SF-01) topscored with 27 points for FYR Macedonia.
Portugal - Kosovo 65-64 Portugal eked out a narrow win over Kosovo at the start of their championship campaign. Andre Cruz (192-SG-02) stepped up with 12 points for the winners. Portugal accumulated a 33:22 halftime lead. Kosovo went on a determined second half comeback rally but came up just short of win. Hugo Ferreira (178-SG-01) chipped in 11 points for Portugal. Ethan Sholla led all scorers with 29 points and 17 rebounds for Kosovo.
Division C. Armenia celebrate title in Andorra la Vella - Jul 30, 2017
FINAL
Armenia - Gibraltar 88-70 Armenia toppled Gibraltar for the Division C trophy. Georgii Shakhnazarov (186-SG-01) stepped up with 27 points to lead the champions. Armenia got to a very strong start. They established a 50:32 halftime lead. Armenia stretched the gap at 24-point mark at the final intermission. Gibraltar narrowed the distance in the fourth term but could not rescue the game as Armenia marched to the glory. Aleksey Chizhenok (196-C-01) delivered 20 points and 18 rebounds for the winning side. Alejandro Garcia (186-G-01) banked in 28 points and 12 rebounds for Gibraltar. Jamie Mesilio (169-F-01) netted 15 points in the defeat.
3-4 Place
Azerbaijan - Andorra 75-55 Azerbaijan stepped onto the pedestal in Andorra. They crushed the hosts in the consolation final to clinch the Bronze medals. Papuna Kirtadze (180-PG-01) delivered 31 points for the winning side. Azerbaijan opened a 23:9 lead after the opening frame. They stretched the margin at 17-point mark at the interval 39:22. Andorra cut the distance in the third term but conceded a 13:24 blow in the fourth term to surrender. Tsotne Nodia (197-C-01) and Ravan Aliyev (176-SG-01) had 11 points each in the victory. Marti Obiols (171-PG-02) and Albert Pons (187-G-01) notched 10 points apiece for Andorra.
5-6 Place
Monaco - Albania 79-71 Monaco outgunned Albania to secure the fifth position at the tournament. Vincent Vermillac (181-F-01) posted 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Monaco recorded a 42:39 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 8-point mark at the final break and rallied to the win in the final term. Nicolas Vanel (168-SG-03) had 18 points for the winners. Ergys Muhametaj (197-G/F-01) responded with 19 points and 9 boards for Albania.
7-8 Place
Moldova - Wales 60-65 Wales prevailed against Moldova to earn the 7th position in Andorra. Wales registered a 35:29 halftime advantage. Moldova erased the deficit in the third term. They tied things up at 46 heading into the fourth quarter. Wales held Moldova to just 14 points in the final period and raced to the win. Sion Gordon (193-SF-01) delivered 16 points and 11 rebounds for Wales. Luke Gordos (180-PG-02) notched 11 points for the winners. Ivan Hmirov (193-F/G-01) replied with 17 points and 14 rebounds for Moldova.
9-10 Place
Malta - San Marino 65-69 San Marino overcame Malta to finish their championship campaign in the 9th place. Tommaso Felici (196-F/C-01) posted 22 points and 16 rebounds in the win. Malta grabbed a 37:32 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 8-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. San Marino ignited a 24:12 run in the final term to secure the victory. Giacomo Nicolini (178-PG-01) netted 15 points in the win. Matthew Scerri (175-SG-02) replied with 25 points and 12 rebounds for Malta.
Division C. Gibraltar and Armenia enter Final - Jul 29, 2017
SEMIFINALS
Andorra - Gibraltar 56-61 Gibraltar topped Andorra to reach the title game. The hosts posted a 17:12 lead after ten minutes. But Gibraltar gradually overcame the deficit. They pulled within a single point at the final intermission. Gibraltar used a 16:10 run in the fourth frame to snatch a narrow win. Alejandro Garcia (186-G-01) had 24 points and 21 rebounds in the win. Rafael Aradas (188-G-01) had 16 points in the victory. Aleix Solanes (02) banked in 14 points for Andorra.
Armenia - Azerbaijan 88-76 Armenia overcame Azerbaijan to advance into Final. Georgii Shakhnazarov (186-SG-01) produced 36 points to lead the winners. Azerbaijan recorded a 23:18 lead at the first break. They extended the lead at 14-point mark heading into the second half. Armenia however turned things around after the big break. They unleashed 55 points in the second half and got away with the win. Nikita Galtsev (194-SF-01) delivered 16 points and 19 rebounds for Armenia. Papuna Kirtadze (180-PG-01) stepped up with 35 points for Azerbaijan.
Division C. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Andorra and Gibraltar reach semis - Jul 27, 2017
Group A
Moldova - Malta 74-66 Moldova outscored Malta to finish third in Group A. Denis Sorocean (190-SG-01) recorded 20 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the win. Moldova established a 38:31 halftime lead. They went on a 25:14 run in the third term to clear off for good. Ivan Hmirov (193-F/G-01) secured 19 points and 15 rebounds for Moldova. Ian Felice and Nathan Xuereb (171-SF-01) responded with 16 points each for Malta.
Armenia - Wales 85-53 Armenia posted the fourth consecutive win in Andorra. They edged Wales to finish preliminary round undefeated. Georgii Shakhnazarov (186-SG-01) posted 24 points for the winners. Armenia registered a 35:27 halftime lead. Armenia unleashed 50 points in the second half to cruise to the win. Levon Vatyan (177-PG-01) had 13 points and 9 boards in the victory. Benjamin Thomas (196-C-01) scored 14 points for Wales.
Group B
Albania - San Marino 66-63 Albania topped San Marino to earn 2-2 record in Group B. Giseld Ndreca (190-SF-01) delivered 20 points and 14 rebounds for Albania. They led by a single point at halftime 34:33. Albania stretched the margin at 6-point mark heading into the final frame. San Marino cut the deficit in the fourth quarter but could rescue the game. Ergys Muhametaj (197-G/F-01) and Samuel Skendaj (197-C-01) tossed in 19 points each for Albania. Giacomo Nicolini (178-PG-01) and Francesco Palmieri (168-SG-02) claimed 16 points each for San Marino.
Monaco - Andorra 58-52 Monaco held off Andorra to improve at 2-2 record in Group B. Jordan Ratton (196-C-01) stepped up with 19 points and 16 rebounds in the victory. Andorra enjoyed a 28:23 halftime lead. But Monaco responded with a 35:24 run in the second half to snatch the win. Sacha Piras (164-PG-01) had 14 points in the victory. Sergi Serrato (171-PG-02) had 17 points for Andorra.
Division C. Day 3 in Andorra la Vella - Jul 26, 2017
Group A
Armenia - Moldova 78-37 Armenia outgunned Moldova to post the second win in Andorra. Georgii Shakhnazarov (186-SG-01) posted 25 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the winners. Armenia recorded a 43:19 halftime advantage. They held Moldova to just 18 points in the second half and raced to the win. Nikita Galtsev (194-SF-01) produced 12 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Ivan Hmirov (193-F/G-01) and Stanislav Cocorev (178-PG-01) answered with 6 points each for Moldova.
Gibraltar - Malta 84-67 Gibraltar overcame Malta to gain 2-1 record in Group A. Alejandro Garcia notched 27 points, 23 rebounds, 6 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Malta posted a 19:15 lead ten minutes into the game. But Gibraltar stepped on the gas in the next quarters. They unleashed 50 points in the second half to secure the winning outcome. Rafael Aradas (188-G-01) posted 28 points and 10 boards for Gibraltar. Nathan Xuereb (171-SF-01) banked in 30 points for Malta.
Group B
Azerbaijan - San Marino 90-62 Azerbaijan claimed the third straight win in Andorra. They cruised past San Marino to remain undefeated in Group B. Papuna Kirtadze (180-PG-01) produced 34 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Azerbaijan accounted for a 50:32 halftime lead. They poured in 40 points after the big break and marched to the win. Jabrayil Akbarov (190-SF-02) tossed in 23 points and collected 16 rebounds for the winners. Giacomo Nicolini (178-PG-01) tossed in 16 points for San Marino.
Monaco - Albania 66-70 Albania outscored Monaco to gain the first victory in Group B. Giseld Ndreca (190-SF-01) and Mihal Ropi (203-C-01) recorded 17 points apiece for the winners. Albania jumped to a 23:10 lead after ten minutes. They stretched the margin at 19-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. Monaco went on a strong comeback rally in the final term but came up short of victory. Ergys Muhametaj (197-G/F-01) notched 14 points for Albania. Vincent Vermillac (181-F-01) answered with 15 points and 7 rebounds for Monaco.
Division C. Day 4 in Andorra la Vella - Jul 26, 2017
Group A
Malta - Armenia 48-79 Armenia registered the third consecutive win in Group A. They outgunned Malta behind 32 points from Georgii Shakhnazarov (186-SG-01). Armenia accumulated a 47:26 halftime advantage. They held Malta to just 22 points in the second half to rally to the win. Nikita Galtsev (194-SF-01) provided 22 points and 16 caroms for Armenia. Jack Zammit (176-PG-02) answered with 12 points for Malta.
Wales - Gibraltar 66-81 Gibraltar posted the third victory in Group A. They stunned Wales for 3-1 record. Alejandro Garcia (186-G-01) delivered 22 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Wales eked out a 37:34 halftime lead. Gibraltar erased the deficit in the third term. They snatched a one-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Gibraltar sank 28 points in the final period to secure the victory. Jamie Mesilio (169-F-01) recorded 19 points in the win. Benjamin Gordos (175-PG-01) responded with 31 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Wales.
Group B
Andorra - Azerbaijan 67-66 Andorra posted a narrow win over Azerbaijan to gain the third straight win in Group B. The hosts got 15 points and 10 rebounds from Albert Pons (187-G-01). Azerbaijan eked out a 32:28 halftime advantage. But Andorra picked up the tempo in the second half. They clawed their way back into the game and snatched a tough victory at the end. Marti Obiols (171-PG-02) had 10 points for the hosts. Papuna Kirtadze (180-PG-01) replied with 28 points for Azerbaijan.
San Marino - Monaco 60-79 Monaco posted the opening victory at the championship. They drew first blood upsetting San Marino today. Sacha Piras (164-PG-01) delivered 32 points and 9 assists to lead the charge. Monaco grabbed a 39:30 halftime lead. They went on a 21:8 run in the final term to coast to the victory. Jordan Ratton (196-C-01) had 20 points and 14 boards in the win. Giacomo Nicolini (178-PG-01) delivered 20 points and 8 rebounds for San Marino.
Division C. Day 2 in Andorra la Vella - Jul 24, 2017
Group A
Moldova - Gibraltar 55-85 Gibraltar outgunned Moldova to improve at 1-1 record in Group A. Gibraltar dominated from start to finish. They posted a 40:24 halftime advantage. Gibraltar went on a 28:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. Alejandro Garcia (186-G-01) connected for 30 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists for Gibraltar. Sami Tunbridge (175-PG-01) added 20 points in the victory. Stanislav Cocorev (178-PG-01) responded with 33 points and 11 rebounds for Moldova.
Malta - Wales 43-47 Wales outgunned Malta to open win count in Andorra. Benjamin Thomas (196-C-01) provided 17 points and 18 rebounds to lead the winners. Malta held Wales to just 14 points in the first half to open a 10-point halftime lead. But Wales stepped on the gas in the second half. They used a 33:19 run to snatch a tough win. Benjamin Gordos (175-PG-01) had 9 points for the winners. Nathan Xuereb (171-SF-01) responded with 13 points and 16 rebounds for Malta.
Group B
San Marino - Andorra 61-62 Andorra nipped San Marino for the second consecutive victory in Group B. Oriol Betrian (03) posted 14 points to lead the hosts. Andorra posted a 16:13 lead after the opening frame. San Marino tied things up at 29 heading into the second half. San Marino went on a 17:7 rally in the third period to open a double-digit lead. But Andorra poured in 26 points in the final term to snatch the win. Iker Cruz (201-F-02) had 12 points and 8 boards for Andorra. Tommaso Felici (196-F/C-01) topscored with 15 points and 12 rebounds for San Marino.
Albania - Azerbaijan 66-78 Azerbaijan outscored Albania for 2-0 record at the tournament. Papuna Kirtadze (180-PG-01) tossed in 27 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to pace the winners. Albania enjoyed a 16:10 lead after ten minutes. But Azerbaijan erased the deficit to level things up at 34. Azerbaijan went on a 20:8 run in the third term to clear off. They protected the margin throughout the final quarter and raced to the win. Tsotne Nodia (197-C-01) had 22 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Ergys Muhametaj (197-G/F-01) banked in 27 points and 9 rebounds for Albania.
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