Latvia - Serbia 90-99 Serbia repeated as U18 European champions. They edged Latvia in Riga tonight to defend the trophy. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00, agency: BeoBasket) was pivotal with 34 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Serbia looked the dominant force in the first half. They grabbed a 54:41 halftime lead. Serbia sank 25 points in the third term to secure a 14-point advantage. Latvia poured in 25 points in the fourth quarter but could not stop Serbia. Filip Petrusev accounted for 29 points in the triumph. Valters Veveris (188-PG-00) replied with 20 points for Latvia. Arturs Zagars (190-G-00) had 26 points and 11 assists in the loss.
3-4 Place
Russia - France 70-79 France stepped onto the pedestal in Riga. They overcame Russia in the Bronze medals game. Russia stayed in charge throughout the first half. They posted a 38:26 halftime lead. But France went on a strong 25:10 rally in the fourth period to sneak past Russia. Joel Ayayi (196-G-00) had 22 points, while Mathis Dossou-Yovo (202-C-00) added 21 points and 10 rebounds for France. Nikita Mikhailovskiy (197-F-00) answered with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Russia.
5-6 Place
Lithuania - Germany 83-55 Lithuania crushed Germany to capture the fifth position. Deividas Sirvydis (200-G-00) stepped up with 20 points to lead the effort. Lithuania accounted for a comfortable 50:30 halftime lead. They held Germany to just 25 points in the second half and rallied to a convincing win. Simas Jarumbauskas (187-F-00, agency: Octagon Europe) had 11 points in the victory. Hendrik Drescher (206-F-00) replied with 9 points for Germany.
7-8 Place
United Kingdom - Montenegro 70-68 Great Britain clinched the 7th position as they edged Montenegro today. Nathan Robinson had 19 points to lead the victors. Montenegro enjoyed a 25:14 lead after the opening quarter. But Great Britain narrowed the gap and then went on a decisive 19:7 run in the fourth period to snatch the win. Kareem Queeley (193-F-01) delivered 14 points for Great Britain. Novak Obradovic (195-F/G-00) banked in 17 points and 11 rebounds for Montenegro.
9-10 Place
Italy - Spain 62-80 Spain marched past Italy to claim the ninth place. Didac Cuevas (175-G-00) provided 16 points and 6 assists for the winning side. Spain grabbed a 37:26 halftime lead. Spain went on a 26:15 surge in the third term to clear off for good. Carlos Alocen (189-G-00) netted 15 points for Spain. Matteo Graziani (191-PG-00) scored 12 points for the Azzurri.
11-12 Place
Turkey - Croatia 72-74 OT Croatia snatched a narrow overtime win over Turkey to earn the 11th position. Jure Planinic (198-F-00) provided 24 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Turkey led by five points at the first break. Croatia managed to deny the deficit in the second half and forced overtime. They poured in 12 points in the extra period to snatch the win. Filip Vujicic (193-SG-00) had 16 points for Croatia. Sadik Kabaca (208-C-00) replied with 19 points and 13 rebounds for Turkey.
13-14 Place
Finland - Greece 89-85 OT Finland survived an overtime thriller against Greece to remain in Division A for the next year. Ville Tahvanainen (193-G-00) scored 35 points to lead the winning side. Greece piled up a 37:34 halftime lead. Finland responded with a 26:12 surge in the third term to take the lead. Greece managed to deny the deficit and forced overtime. But Finland unloaded 14 points in the extra period to ensure the crucial win. Mikael Jantunen (203-F-00) had 22 points and 16 rebounds for Finland. Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos (203-F/G-01) replied with 33 points and 10 rebounds for Greece.
15-16 Place
Bosnia - Ukraine 88-94 Ukraine sweetened the relegation pill with the victory in the final day of the tournament. They edged Bosnia to occupy the 15th position. Illia Zaiets (187-SG-01) produced 24 points to lead the winners. Volodymyr Markovetskyy (216-C-00) and Denis Klevzunyk had 17 points each for Ukraine. They used a 21:14 run in the third term to take a decisive 9-point lead in this one. Josip Ramljak (189-G-00) tossed in 24 points for Bosnia.
France, Russia, Serbia and Latvia enter semifinal stage in Riga - Aug 3, 2018
Quarterfinals
France - Montenegro 76-74 OT France survived overtime thriller to tame Montenegro in the quarterfinal stage. Mathis Dossou-Yovo (202-C-00) scored 20 points and collected 13 rebounds to lead the winners. Montenegro eked out a 36:33 halftime lead. But France used a 20:13 rally in the next period to surge ahead. Montenegro denied the deficit in the fourth stanza and forced overtime. France sank 12 points in the extra period and raced to the win. Yohan Choupas (193-G-00) had 17 points in the victory. Nikola Zizic delivered 18 points and 10 rebounds for Montenegro.
Russia - Lithuania 79-77 Russia held off Lithuania in a tough quarterfinal battle in Riga tonight. Nikita Mikhailovskiy (197-F-00) was pivotal with 33 points for the winning side. Lithuania posted an 18:12 lead after the first term. Russia sank 26 points in the second frame to take a narrow 38:36 halftime lead. Russia boosted the gap at 6-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Lithuania narrowed the distance in the final period but Russia hung on to eke out the win. Pavel Zakharov (203-F-01) had 13 points for Russia. Erikas Venskus (205-F-00) chipped in 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Lithuania.
Germany - Serbia 86-92 Serbia rolled past Germany in the quarterfinal battle in Riga. Zoran Paunovic (200-F-00) had 25 points and 8 boards for the winners. Germany and Serbia were tied at 46 at the interval. Germany surged ahead for a 4-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. But Serbia poured in 26 points in the final stanza and marched to a tough win at the end. Filip Petrusev had 23 points and 10 rebounds for Serbia. Marco Hollersbacher (203-SF-00) netted 21 points for Germany.
Latvia - United Kingdom 76-51 Latvia continued to march on the home courts as they beat Great Britain tonight to reach semifinals. Arturs Kurucs (192-SG-00) came up with 19 points and 9 rebounds to lead the hosts. Latvia snatched a 33:30 halftime lead. They ignited a 26:13 run in the third period to build a decisive lead in this one. Arturs Zagars (190-G-00) and Valters Kilps had 12 points apiece for Latvia. Nathan Robinson answered with 16 points for Great Britain.
9-16 Place
Italy - Bosnia 98-96 2OT Italy outlasted Bosnia in double-overtime drama tonight. Federico Miaschi (194-G-00) tossed in 27 points to lead the Azzurri. Italy recorded a 23;16 lead after ten minutes. But Bosnia went on a 23:10 run in the third term to surge ahead. Italy needed a 25:16 run in the fourth period to force overtime. The first extra period did not decide on the winner. However Italy dropped 13 points in the second one and escaped with a narrow victory. Mattia Palumbo (196-SG-00) had 22 points and 13 rebounds for Italy. Vojin Ilic (201-F-00) answered with 29 points for Bosnia.
Croatia - Ukraine 85-62 Croatia cruised past Ukraine in the classification round clash. Luka Samanic (211-PF-00) tallied 29 points and 10 rebounds to pace the winners. Croatia eked out a 36:35 halftime lead. They stepped on the gas in the second half. Croatia used a 49:27 run to ice the victory. Vitaliy Shorstkiy (194-F/G-00) replied with 14 points for Ukraine.
Turkey - Finland 74-56 Turkey cruised past Finland in the classification round. Eray Aydogan (185-G-00) nailed 16 points to lead the winners. Finland posted a 20:12 lead after ten minutes. Turkey however bounced back in the second frame. They established a 33:30 halftime lead. Turkey followed with a 27:13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Mert Konuk (194-SG-00) had 13 points in the victory. Oscar Storgard (193-F-01) replied with 14 points for Finland.
Greece - Spain 70-85 Spain outscored Greece in the classification round. Joel Parra (202-F-00) posted 17 points to lead the winners. Spain grabbed a 25:17 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a 28:22 run in the fourth period to seal the victory. Carlos Alocen (189-G-00) added 16 points for the winners. Andreas Tsoumanis (202-F-01) answered with 12 points for Greece.
Quarterfinals are set in Latvia - Aug 1, 2018
Lithuania - Bosnia 104-71 Lithuania cruised past Bosnia in Round of 16 clash. Gertautas Urbonavicius (196-F-00) provided 18 points in the victory. Lithuania erupted for 62 points in the first half to clear off for good. Simas Jarumbauskas (187-F-00, agency: Octagon Europe) had 17 points for the winning side. Vojin Ilic (201-F-00) chipped in 20 points for Bosnia.
Greece - France 81-86 France snatched a narrow road win over Greece to secure the quarterfinal berth. Joel Ayayi (196-G-00) came up with 31 points to lead the winners. Greece used a 28:13 run in the second frame to take a 4-point lead. But les Bleues ignited a 25:16 run in the fourth period to roll to the win. Mathis Dossou-Yovo (202-C-00) had 19 points for France. Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos (203-F/G-01) dropped 21 points for Greece.
Germany - Croatia 73-60 Matthew Meredith (198-F/G) scored 11 points to lead Germany past Croatia in Round of 16. Croatia eked out a 32:31 halftime lead. But Germany held their opponents to just 28 points in the second half and surged ahead for the victory. Jonas Mattisseck (195-G-00) tossed in 10 points for the winners. Filip Vujicic (193-SG-00) banked in 15 points for Croatia.
Serbia - Ukraine 121-49 Serbia coasted past Ukraine to advance into the quarterfinal stage. Filip Petrusev (210-PF-00) netted 25 points and grabbed 9 rebounds for the winning side. Serbia posted a 56:32 halftime lead. Serbia unleashed 67 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00, agency: BeoBasket) and Zoran Paunovic (200-F-00) had 23 points apiece for Serbia. Vladislav Orzul (192-G-01) netted 15 points for Ukraine.
Russia - Italy 79-66 Aleksandr Ershov and Nikita Mikhailovskiy (197-F-00) scored 17 points each to lead Russia past Italy in Round of 16 clash. Russia accumulated a 43:35 halftime lead. They stretched the margin at 11-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. Russia held Italy to 14 points in the final frame and raced to the victory. Alexandr Shcherbenev (188-G-00) had 16 points for Russia. Federico Miaschi (194-G-00) answered with game-high 29 points for Italy.
Spain - Montenegro 78-83 Montenegro shocked Spain to reach the quarterfinal stage in Ventspils. Nikola Zizic (208-C-00) and Pavle Titic (191-PG-00) scored 18 points each to lead the Balkan team. Spain accounted for a 20:12 lead after ten minutes. But Montenegro turned things around in the second half. They unleashed 54 points after the big break and surprised Spain. Jovan Kljajic (197-G-01) had 17 points in the victory. Didac Cuevas (175-G-00) replied with 18 points for Spain.
Latvia - Turkey 62-61 Latvia nipped Turkey to stay in the title race at home championship. The hosts got to a strong start. Latvia built a 30:16 advantage after ten minutes. Turkey held their opponents to just 17 points in the next two quarters to take a one-point lead. Arturs Zagars sank a free throw with under 30 seconds left in regulation to win the game for Latvia. Arturs Kurucs (192-SG-00) delivered 16 points, while Davids Viksne (191-PG-00) added 13 points for the hosts. Efe Tirpanci (200-F-00) was responsible for 13 points for Turkey.
Finland - United Kingdom 73-77 Great Britain beat Finland to advance into the quarterfinal stage in Latvia. Mate Okros (197-G-00) was pivotal for the winners with 20 points. Great Britain grabbed a 24:19 lead after ten minutes. They used a 24:19 run in the third term to take a 7-point lead. Finland held their opponents to just 15 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the loss. Nathan Robinson (188-G-00) had 14 points for Great Britain. Ville Tahvanainen (193-G-00) replied with 24 points for Finland.
Results and Stats from Day 3 in Latvia - Jul 31, 2018
Group A
Italy - Latvia 68-90 Latvia outscored Italy to earn the top place in Group A. Arturs Zagars (190-G-00) accounted for 17 points for the hosts. Latvia went on a 35:19 run in the second frame to take a 17-opint halftime lead. They added 28 points in the fourth quarter to run to the victory. Ojars Berzins (191-G-01) and Kristaps Kilps (194-SG-01) chipped in 11 points each for Latvia. Federico Miaschi (194-G-00) replied with 18 points for Italy.
Croatia - Greece 67-76 Greece outscored Croatia to clinch the second position in Group A. Nikos Arsenopoulos (195-G-00) scored 16 points to lead the Hellenes. Greece accumulated a comfortable 41:24 halftime lead. Croatia pulled within 5 points at the final intermission. But Greece sank 21 points in the fourth frame to race to the win. Nikolaos Rogkavopoulos (203-F/G-01) had 13 points in the victory. Filip Vujicic (193-SG-00) delivered 15 points for Croatia.
Group B
France - Germany 76-93 Germany edged France to finish on top of Group B. Kilian Matthias Binapfl (195-G-00) scored 13 points to lead the charge. Germany accumulated a 40:35 halftime lead. They followed with a 23:11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Hendrik Drescher (206-F-00), Kay Bruhnke (198-F-01) and Marco Hollersbacher (203-SF-00) delivered 11 points each for the winners. Lucas Bourhis (179-PG-00) answered with 14 points for France.
Turkey - Russia 56-65 Russia overcame Turkey to finish preliminary round on top of Group B. Aleksandr Ershov (197-G-00, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) came up with 12 points to lead well-balanced effort. Russia posted a 23:14 lead after the opening quarter. They followed with a 15:11 run in the final stanza to seal the victory. Nikita Mikhailovskiy (197-F-00) and Alexandr Shcherbenev (188-G-00) had 10 points each for Russia. Eray Akyuz (187-G-00) dropped 20 points for Turkey.
Group C
Spain - Ukraine 104-53 Spain smashed Ukraine to record the third straight win in Liepaja. Didac Cuevas (175-G-00) scored 20 points to lead the charge. Spain stunned their opponents with a 30:9 run in the first period. Spain never looked back afterwards cruising to the victory. Jaime Pradilla (207-C-01) had 14 points for the winners. Vitaly Shortskiy and Andriy Grytsak (198-SF-00) had 10 points each for Ukraine.
Finland - Bosnia 86-68 Finland cruised past Bosnia and Herzegovina to gain 2-1 record in Group C. Ville Tahvanainen (193-G-00) posted 25 points and 8 assists for the winners. Finland grabbed a 49:37 halftime lead. They followed with a 23:17 rally in the third quarter to clear off for good. Mikael Jantunen (203-F-00) had 10 points and 10 rebounds for Finland. Vojin Ilic (201-F-00) replied with 22 points for Bosnia.
Group D
Lithuania - United Kingdom 93-82 Lithuania overcame Great Britain for the third straight win in Latvia. Gertautas Urbonavicius (196-F-00) had 20 points for the Baltic team. Lithuania accumulated a 32:19 lead after ten minutes. They stretched the margin at 16-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. Great Britain sank 23 points in the final period but could not avoid the loss. Rokas Jokubaitis (191-G-00) had 16 points for Lithuania. Mate Okros (197-G-00) led all scorers with 27 points for Great Britain.
Montenegro - Serbia 95-97 OT Serbia eked out an overtime win over Montenegro to end up in the second place in Group D. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00, agency: BeoBasket) delivered 28 points and 9 rebounds to pace the effort. Montenegro enjoyed a 49:39 halftime lead. But Serbia managed to slow their opponents down in the second half and forced overtime. Serbia dropped 13 points in the extra period to sneak past Montenegro at the end. Filip Petrusev (210-PF-00) had 21 points for Serbia. Bojan Tomasevic (202-F-01) replied with 23 points for Montenegro.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Latvia - Jul 30, 2018
Group A
Latvia - Greece 80-74 Latvia registered the first win at the championship. The hosts overcame Greece for 1-1 record. Arturs Zagars (190-G-00) stepped up with 25 points to lead the charge. Latvia posted a 44:39 halftime lead. Latvia held the Hellenes to 14 points in the fourth period and got away with a crucial win. Arturs Kurucs (192-SG-00) had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for Latvia. Chrysostomos Sandramanis (196-G-00) replied with 20 points for Greece.
Italy - Croatia 74-67 Italy outgunned Croatia to improve at 1-1 record in Group A. Mattia Palumbo (196-SG-00) and Federico Miaschi (194-G-00) scored 20 points each to lead the Azzurri. Croatia posted a 20:10 lead after ten minutes. Italy bounced back with a 24:13 run in the second frame. The teams went neck and neck throughout the third term. However Italy sank 25 points in the fourth quarter and got away with a narrow win at the end. Luka Samanic (211-PF-00) produced 23 points and 9 rebounds for Croatia.
Group B
Germany - Russia 75-72 Germany edged Russia to earn the first win in Group B. Jason George (201-F-01) provided 15 points to pace the winners. Russia grabbed a 40:32 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 12-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Germany ignited a massive 24:9 rally in the final stanza to snatch the win. Jonas Mattisseck (195-G-00) had 14 points for Germany. Nikita Mikhailovskiy (197-F-00) replied with 14 points for Russia.
France - Turkey 78-67 France beat Turkey for the opening win in Group B. Mathis Dossou-Yovo (202-C-00) scored 18 points for les Bleues. France got to a strong start. They accumulated a 21:8 lead ten minutes into the game. France used a 19:11 third period run to boost the lead at 21-point mark. Turkey poured in 28 points in the fourth quarter but could not save the game. Joel Ayayi (196-G-00) had 14 points in the victory. Mert Konuk (194-SG-00) answered with 15 points for Turkey.
Group C
Finland - Spain 55-78 Spain overcame Finland for the second straight win in Group C. Carlos Alocen (189-G-00) and Didac Cuevas (175-G-00) delivered 11 points each for the winners. Spain grabbed a 22:14 lead at the first break. They used a 22:12 run in the fourth period to secure a comfortable win. Alex Tamayo (199-G/F-00) had 10 points for the winners. Mikael Jantunen (203-F-00) answered with 20 points and 8 rebounds for Finland.
Bosnia - Ukraine 67-80 Andriy Grytsak (198-SF-00) nailed 17 points to lead Ukraine past Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia and Ukraine arrived at halftime tied at 33. Ukraine however went on a 27:13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Illia Zaiets (187-SG-01) had 16 points for Ukraine. Vojin Ilic (201-F-00) netted 17 points for Bosnia.
Group D
Montenegro - Lithuania 77-79 Simas Jarumbauskas drained a late three-pointer to propel Lithuania past Montenegro for the second straight win in Latvia. Erikas Venskus (205-F-00) had 20 points and 12 rebounds for the Baltic side. Montenegro snatched a 20:16 lead after ten minutes. Lithuania however rebounded to ensure a 41:38 halftime lead. The teams stayed close throughout the second half before Jarumbauskas sealed the win for Lithuania. Rokas Jokubaitis (191-G-00) had 14 points in the victory. Jovan Kljajic topscored with 22 points for Montenegro.
Serbia - United Kingdom 102-71 Serbia opened win count in Group C. They stormed past Great Britain for 1-1 record. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00, agency: BeoBasket) tallied 23 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Serbia grabbed a 49:30 halftime lead. They dropped 53 points in the second half to coast to the win. Filip Petrusev had 22 points for Serbia. Mate Okros (197-G-00) delivered 15 points for Great Britain.
Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Division B Awards 2018 - Aug 8, 2018
Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Division B 1st Team 2018
Glas
Bleijenbergh
Drell
Ryuny
Kuta
Best Player: Nathan Kuta (204-F/C-00) of Holland Best Guard: Gregor Glas (196-SG-01) of Slovenia Best Forward: Dzmitry Ryuny (200-PF-00) of Belarus Best Center: Nathan Kuta (204-F/C-00) of Holland
Division B. Netherlands earn the title - Aug 5, 2018
FINAL
Slovenia - Holland 57-86 Netherlands are Division B winners. They stormed past Slovenia in the title game in Skopje tonight. Keye Van De Vuurst (190-SG-01) scored 35 points, issued 8 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds for the champions. Netherlands registered a 42:26 halftime lead. They followed with a 25:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. Morgan Stilma (202-C-00) tossed in 16 points for Netherlands. Petar Vujacic (196-SG-00) responded with 20 points for Slovenia.
3-4 Place
Belgium - Estonia 73-67 Belgium claimed Division A promotion as they edged Estonia in the consolation final. Vrenz Bleijenbergh (206-SF-00) came up with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the winning side. Belgium posted a 38:33 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 8-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the victory. Haris Bratanovic (208-C-01) sank 13 points for Belgium. Henri Drell (205-F-00) responded with 16 points for Estonia.
5-6 Place
Czech Republic - Belarus 80-78 OT Czech Republic held off Belarus in overtime to ensure the fifth position in Skopje. David Bohm (202-PF-01) stepped up with 28 points to pace the winners. Czech Republic eked out a 36:35 halftime lead. Belarus spurred ahead in the third term just to see their lead vanish in the fourth period. Czech Republic eventually sank 9 points in the extra period and rallied to a tough win. Lubos Kovar (203-C-00) had 16 points and 13 rebounds for Czech Republic. Dzmitry Ryuny (200-PF-00) replied with 15 points and 11 rebounds for Belarus.
7-8 Place
Portugal - Sweden 66-69 Sweden outscored Portugal to ensure the 7th place in the final ladder. Erik Persson (190-G-00) came up with 22 points to lead the Scandinavian team. Sweden accumulated a 35:23 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 14-point mark at the final intermission and withheld a fierce comeback effort from Portugal in the fourth term. Gustav Moberg (186-G-00) had 11 points for Sweden. Lamine Danso (199-PF-00) tallied 17 points and 11 rebounds for Portugal.
9-10 Place
Hungary - Israel 63-81 Israel clinched the 9th position as they defeated Hungary tonight. Israel got to a confident start. They built a 42:32 halftime lead. Israel went on a 27:14 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Yam Madar (188-G-00) delivered 19 points, while Eidan Alber (194-G-00) added 13 points for Israel. Mate Fazekas (209-C) replied with 20 points and 8 rebounds for Hungary.
11-12 Place
Bulgaria - Poland 85-83 Bulgaria nipped Poland to finish 11th at the tournament. Tsvetomir Chernokozhev (206-C-00) nailed 33 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for Bulgaria. They built a 26:19 lead after ten minutes. Poland surged ahead in the second term but Bulgaria managed to regain the lead after the big break and stole a narrow win at the end. Kostadin Lazarov (187-G-00) provided 19 points for Bulgaria. Andrzej Pluta (190-SG-00) had 25 points for Poland.
13-14 Place
Norway - Slovakia 79-71 Norway overcame Slovakia to end up in the 13th place. Sigurd Lorange (178-G-00) scored 18 points to pace the effort. Norway accumulated a 39:27 halftime lead. Slovakia sank 44 points in the second half but could not overcome the deficit. Christoffer Heggelund (187-G-00) had 17 points for the winners. Marcel Batovsky (195-SG-00) banked in 23 points for Slovakia.
15-16 Place
Iceland - Austria 86-55 Iceland fired past Austria to climb at the 15th overall position in the final ladder. Hilmar Henningsson (194-G-00) stepped up with 24 points and 10 rebounds for Iceland. Austria enjoyed a 38:37 halftime lead. But Iceland ignited a massive 49:17 second half run to seal the win. Sigvaldi Eggertsson (197-F-00) and Amor Sveinsson delivered 14 points apiece for the winners. Paul Isbetcherian (169-PG-00) notched 24 points for Austria.
17-18 Place
FYR Macedonia - Switzerland 64-65 Switzerland narrowly edged FYR Macedonia to clinch the 17th spot. Kevin Martina (201-SF-01) tossed in 16 points to lead the charge. Switzerland recorded a 20:6 lead at the first break. They followed with a 20:11 run in the third term to boost the gap. FYR Macedonia went on a 25:11 run in the fourth period but came up just short of win at the end. Yuri Solca (187-PG-00) had 11 points for Switzerland. Valjmir Kakruki (202-C-00) produced 16 points and 10 rebounds for FYR Macedonia.
19-20 Place
Azerbaijan - Luxembourg 53-57 Luxembourg nipped Azerbaijan to occupy the 19th overall place. Ben Kovac (196-SG-00) came up with 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winning side. Azerbaijan posted a 16;15 lead at the first break. Luxembourg followed with a 24:15 run in the next two quarters to ensure an 8-point lead. Azerbaijan scored 22 points in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat. Mike Feipel netted 21 points and collected 14 rebounds for Luxembourg. Saadettin Donat (204-C-01) answered with 13 points and 9 rebounds for Azerbaijan.
21-22 Place
Denmark - Georgia 64-80 Georgia outgunned Denmark to secure the 21st place. Rati Andronikashvili (193-PG-01) came up with 13 points and 10 assists to lead the charge. Georgia posted a 40:35 halftime lead. They went on a strong 40:29 second half rally to ice the victory. Davit Kakushadze (193-SF-00) had 13 points and 9 rebounds for Georgia. Leonardo Carlino (194-F-00) deposited 15 points for Denmark.
23-24 Place
Romania - Albania 102-55 Romania dropped Albania to finish in the 23rd position at the championship. Romania dominated from start to finish. They established a 55:27 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Radu Voincescu had 24 points, whilst Constantin Gavriloaia (196-SF-01) added 20 points in the win. Samuel Skendaj (197-C-01) answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Albania.
Division B. Semifinals are set in Skopje - Aug 3, 2018
Quarterfinals
Portugal - Belgium 54-67 Belgium are the first semifinalists in Skopje. They beat Portugal in the quarterfinal clash tonight. Sam Hofman (192-SG-00) scored 16 points to pace the winners. Belgium got to a confident start. They recorded a 34:24 halftime lead. Portugal pulled within five points at the final break. But Belgium responded with a 19:11 run in the fourth stanza and sealed the win. Niels De Ridder (195-F-01) had 12 points for Belgium. Francisco Amarante (192-SG-00) replied with 26 points for Portugal.
Slovenia - Czech Republic 68-65 Slovenia withheld a late rally from Czech Republic to secure the semifinal berth. Petar Vujacic came up with 19 points to lead the winners. Slovenia grabbed a 43:36 halftime lead. They stretched the margin at 8-point mark heading into the fourth period. Czech Republic held Slovenia to just 13 points in the final frame but came up short of win at the end. Jure Licen (197-F/C-00) had 15 points for Slovenia. Patrick Samoura (198-G/F-00) answered with 17 points for Czech Republic.
Holland - Sweden 93-71 Netherlands advanced into the semifinal stage in Division B as they rallied past Sweden today. Stan Van Den Elzen (195-SF-00) and Morgan Stilma (202-C-00) had 17 points each for the winners. Netherlands accounted for a 47:38 halftime lead. They used a 26;15 run in the fourth period to ice the win. Nathan Kuta (204-F/C-00) delivered 15 points for the Dutch side. Oliver Gehrke (200-F-00) replied with 16 points for Sweden.
Estonia - Belarus 78-60 Estonia fired past Belarus to advance into the semifinal stage. Henri Drell (205-F-00) stepped up with 25 points for the winning side. Estonia posted an 18:9 lead after ten minutes. They established an 11-point halftime lead. Belarus pulled within 6 points at the final break. Estonia unloaded 25 points in the fourth term and rallied to the victory. Mark-Andreas Jaakson (200-SG-00) banked in 15 points for the Baltic side. Dzmitry Ryuny (200-PF-00) had 16 points and 21 rebounds for Belarus.
Division B. Day 5 in Skopje - Aug 2, 2018
Group A
Romania - Belarus 69-97 Belarus smashed Romania to advance into the quarterfinal stage in Skopje. Dzmitry Ryuny (200-PF-00) stepped up with 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Belarus stunned their opponents with a 29:10 run in the first period. Belarus followed with a 29:15 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Kiryl Tsetserukou (200-SF-01) had 13 points for Belarus. Mihai Maciuca (193-SF-00) replied with 22 points for Romania.
Switzerland - Portugal 42-55 Portugal recorded the fourth win in Group A. They rallied past winless Switzerland for 4-1 record. Francisco Amarante (192-SG-00) produced 15 points to lead the effort. Portugal accumulated a 16:9 lead after ten minutes. They used a 17:5 run in the third term to clear off for good. Miguel Correia (185-PG-00) had 12 points in the victory. Marco Mouron (187-SG-01) answered with 9 points for Switzerland.
Poland - Norway 87-92 Norway outscored Poland to claim 3-2 record in Group A. Mikal Gjerde (198-G-00) stepped up with 29 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Scandinavian team. Norway eked out a 24:22 lead at the first break. Poland surged ahead in the second quarter but Norway used a 25:17 rally in the next period to retake the advantage. They added 27 points in the fourth frame to drive to the win. Sigurd Lorange (178-G-00) produced 26 points for Norway. Aleksander Lewandowski (200-SF-00, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 23 points and 12 rebounds for Poland.
Group B
Hungary - Belgium 58-81 Belgium ensured the second place in Group B as they fired past Hungary. Haris Bratanovic (208-C-01) came up with 22 points and 9 rebounds to lead the effort. Belgium grabbed a 19:13 lead after the opening quarter. They went on a 27:14 run in the third term to clear off for good. Vrenz Bleijenbergh (206-SF-00) tossed in 14 points and collected 10 rebounds for the winners. Adam Somogyi (193-PG-00) answered with 17 points for Hungary.
Azerbaijan - Georgia 50-75 Georgia earned the first win in Skopje as they edged Azerbaijan. Rati Andronikashvili (193-PG-01) scored 15 points to lead the effort. Georgia accumulated a 39:29 halftime lead. They went on a strong 36:21 second half run to ice the victory. Davit Kakushadze (193-SF-00) had 12 points in the win. Saadettin Donat (204-C-01) answered with 15 points for Azerbaijan.
Estonia - Austria 85-64 Estonia finished preliminary round unbeaten. They stormed past Austria to earn the fifth straight victory. Henri Drell (205-F-00) came up with 17 points to lead the effort. Estonia piled up a comfortable 49:20 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and raced to the win. Oliver Suurorg (194-PG-00) had 13 points for Estonia. Paul Isbetcherian (169-PG-00) replied with 18 points and 7 steals for Austria.
Group C
Luxembourg - Holland 58-104 Netherlands outgunned Luxembourg to improve at 4-1 record on top of Group C ladder. Stan Van Den Elzen (195-SF-00) came up with 21 points to lead the effort. Netherlands accumulated a 51:30 halftime lead. They did not loosen the grasp in the second half cruising to the victory. Rienk Mast (203-PF-01) had 13 points in the win. Ben Kovac tallied 13 points and 9 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Israel - Iceland 92-60 Israel wrapped up the preliminary round campaign with a comfortable win. They coasted past Iceland for 4-1 record. Deni Avdija (200-F/G-01) posted 26 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Israel accumulated a 44:34 halftime lead. They followed with a 27:10 run in the final quarter to ice the win. Ofek Malka (180-SG-00) had 14 points for the winning side. Hilmar Henningsson (194-G-00) delivered 23 points and 7 rebounds for Iceland.
FYR Macedonia - Czech Republic 63-70 Czech Republic outgunned FYR Macedonia for 4-1 record in Group C. Lubos Kovar (203-C-00) came up with 15 points to pace the winners. Czech Republic accumulated a 33:25 halftime advantage. They stayed in charge throughout the second half and raced to the win. Vojtech Sykora (188-PG-01) had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Kiril Panov (188-PG-00) accounted for 27 points for FYR Macedonia.
Group D
Bulgaria - Slovenia 69-66 Bulgaria recorded the third victory in Group D. They topped Slovenia behind 29 points and 11 rebounds from Tsvetomir Chernokozhev (206-C-00). Slovenia posted a 36:27 halftime lead. But Bulgaria used a 26:17 rally in the fourth term to snatch the win. Aleksandar Matushev (198-G/F-00) had 9 points in the victory. Petar Vujacic (196-SG-00) tossed in 15 points for Slovenia.
Albania - Slovakia 47-81 Slovakia rallied past Albania to finish the preliminary round at 2-3 record. Samuel Volarik (193-F/G-00) netted 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the win. Slovakia dominated in the first half. They posted a 42:19 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Rastislav Sipkovsky (197-PF-01) had 12 points in the victory. Nazareno Coco (187-G-00) had 14 points and 12 rebounds for Albania.
Sweden - Denmark 84-70 Sweden improved at 4-1 record following the win over Scandinavian counterparts Denmark. Oliver Gehrke (200-F-00) stepped up with 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Sweden accumulated a 44:30 halftime advantage. They stayed in front throughout the second half and cruised to the victory. Erik Persson (190-G-00) had 18 points for Sweden. Bakir Serdarevic (186-G-00) answered with 18 points for Denmark.
Division B. Day 4 in Skopje - Aug 1, 2018
Group A
Romania - Poland 71-84 Poland outscored Romania for 2-2 record in Group A. Sebastian Walda (195-SF-00) posted 17 points to lead the charge. Poland dominated in the first half. They accumulated a comfortable 47:26 halftime lead. Romania narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Bartlomiej Pelczar (186-G-00) had 16 points in the victory. Mihai Maciuca (193-SF-00) replied with 20 points for Romania.
Norway - Switzerland 82-64 Norway defeated Switzerland to improve at 2-2 record in Group A. Mikal Gjerde (198-G-00) netted 18 points and collected 7 rebounds for the winners. Norway posted a 27:19 lead at the first break. They did not allow Switzerland to outscore them in any of the following three periods and cruised to the win. Sigurd Lorange (178-G-00) had 17 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Norway. Tanguy Falk (188-SG-00) and Marco Mouron (187-SG-01) replied with 14 points each for Switzerland.
Belarus - Portugal 64-70 Portugal outscored Belarus to improve at 3-1 record on top of Group A. Francisco Amarante (192-SG-00) produced 17 points to lead the charge. Belarus grabbed a 19:10 lead after ten minutes. But Portugal responded with a 24:11 run in the second term to jump in front. They held Belarus to 34 points in the second half to march to the victory. Miguel Correia had 14 points for Portugal. Daniil Barysevich (191-SF-01) replied with 17 points for Belarus.
Group B
Austria - Azerbaijan 62-60 Austria nipped Azerbaijan to record the third victory in Skopje. Daniel Koeppel (210-C-00) delivered 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Azerbaijan enjoyed a 20:11 lead ten minutes into the game. Austria pulled within a single point at halftime. The teams went neck and neck throughout the second half. Austria managed to surge ahead in the final period and hung on to claim the third win in Group B. Jonathan Knessl (185-SF-00) chipped in 13 points for Austria. Omer Suder (175-PG-00) netted 19 points for Azerbaijan.
Belgium - Georgia 83-65 Belgium prevailed against Georgia to gain the third win in Group B. Vrenz Bleijenbergh (206-SF-00) came up with 17 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Georgia pulled in front in the first half. They recorded a 41:31 halftime lead. But Belgium used a massive 36:5 rally in the third term to take the lead. Georgia tried to come back into the game in the final period but came up short at the end. Noe Botuli (191-SF-00) tossed in 15 points for Belgium. Saba Gigiberia (211-C-01) replied with 15 points and 13 rebounds for Georgia.
Hungary - Estonia 69-88 Estonia knocked down Hungary to stay undefeated. Mark-Andreas Jaakson (200-SG-00) delivered 18 points for the Baltic state. Estonia posted a 42:37 halftime lead. They followed with a 24:14 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Henri Drell (205-F-00) had 15 points in the victory. Gergo Meleg (203-C-00) answered with 17 points for Hungary.
Group C
Czech Republic - Holland 58-74 Netherlands prevailed against Czech Republic to gain 3-1 record in Group C. Nathan Kuta (204-F/C-00) posted 24 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Dutch side. Netherlands grabbed a 43:24 halftime lead. They never looked back en route to the win afterwards. Keye Van De Vuurst (190-SG-01) produced 18 points in the victory. David Bohm (202-PF-01) answered with 12 points for Czech Republic.
Iceland - Luxembourg 82-65 Iceland clinched the first win at the tournament. They rallied past Luxembourg to snap three-game losing skid. Sigvaldi Eggertsson (197-F-00) came up with 24 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Iceland eked out a 34:31 halftime lead. They drained 30 points in the fourth quarter to roll to the win. Hilmar Henningsson (194-G-00) had 22 points for Iceland. Ben Kovac replied with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Luxembourg.
FYR Macedonia - Israel 57-81 Israel celebrated the third win in Skopje as they coasted past the hosts. Deni Avdija (200-F/G-01) stepped up with 16 points and 9 rebounds for the visitors. Israel held FYR Macedonia to just 18 points in the first half to accumulate a 23-point halftime lead. Israel maintained it throughout the second half and drove to the win. Ofek Malka (180-SG-00) had 15 points for Israel. Andrej Jakimovski (198-SF-01) and Andrej Danilov (194-SG-00) answered with 12 points apiece for FYR Macedonia.
Group D
Slovenia - Slovakia 73-66 Slovenia held off Slovakia to register the fourth consecutive victory in Group D. Gregor Glas (196-SG-01, agency: BeoBasket) nailed 20 points to lead the charge. Slovakia dominated in the first half. They grabbed a 35:25 halftime lead. But Slovenia turned things around in the fourth period. They ignited a 28:16 run to snatch a tough win at the end. Ziga Samar (193-PG-01) had 16 points in the win. Marcel Batovsky (195-SG-00) accounted for 18 points for Slovakia.
Bulgaria - Sweden 58-62 Sweden toppled Bulgaria to gain 3-1 record in the ladder. Erik Persson netted 16 points for the winning side. Bulgaria posted an 18:6 lead after ten minutes. But Sweden used a 40:25 second half run to snatch the victory. Luka Babic had 15 points for the Scandinavian team. Tsvetomir Chernokozhev (206-C-00) and Aleksandar Matushev (198-G/F-00) responded with 13 points each for Bulgaria.
Denmark - Albania 87-40 Denmark drubbed Albania for the second win in Skopje. Igor Bakic (195-F-00) came up with 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winning team. Denmark accumulated a 32:20 halftime lead. They used a strong 37:8 rally in the final period to seal the victory. Mikkas Palsbo (202-F-00) banked in 15 points for Denmark. Huljo Berati (192-G/F-00) chipped in 14 points for Albania.
Division B. Day 3 in Skopje - Jul 30, 2018
Group A
Switzerland - Romania 76-82 Romania defeated Switzerland for 2-1 record in Group A. Mihai Maciuca (193-SF-00) netted 21 points to pace the winners. Switzerland posted a 20:16 lead after ten minutes. But Romania ignited a 26:17 run in the second term to surge ahead. Romania went on a 22:17 rally in the final period to secure the victory. George Vlad dropped 16 points for the winners. Nicolas Hulliger (194-SF-01) replied with 28 points and 10 rebounds for Switzerland.
Poland - Belarus 74-82 Belarus overcame Poland for the third straight win in Skopje. Dzmitry Ryuny (200-PF-00) stepped up with 31 points and 18 rebounds to lead the charge. Poland and Belarus arrived at halftime tied at 39. Poland eked out a one-point lead at the final break. Belarus used a 23:14 run in the fourth period to race to the win. Raman Hests (197-SF-01) had 11 points for Belarus. Aleksander Lewandowski (200-SF-00, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 16 points for Poland.
Portugal - Norway 79-80 Norway nipped Portugal to celebrate the first win in Group A. Tobias Rotegard (201-G-00) posted 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Scandinavian team. Norway eked out a 42:38 halftime lead. Norway stretched the gap at 5-point mark at the final break. Portugal narrowed the gap in the final term but could not avert the loss. Sigurd Lorange (178-G-00) had 19 points for Norway. Francisco Amarante (192-SG-00) netted 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for Portugal.
Group B
Georgia - Austria 76-88 Austria prevailed against Georgia to gain 2-1 record in Group B. Paul Isbetcherian (169-PG-00) stepped up with impressive 34 points for the winners. Georgia posted a 17:14 lead after ten minutes. But Austria denied the deficit and tied things up at 34 heading into the second half. Austria unleashed 28 points in the third term to gain an 11-point lead. They added 26 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Jonathan Knessl (185-SF-00) had 14 points for Austria. Davit Kakushadze (193-SF-00) and Rati Andronikashvili (193-PG-01) replied with 14 points each for Georgia.
Estonia - Belgium 71-70 Estonia overcame a slow start to tame Belgium for the third straight win at the tournament. Belgium piled up a 36:26 halftime lead. But Estonia turned things around in the second half. The Baltic team used a 45:34 rally after the big break to roll to the win. Artur Konontsuk (202-F-00) chipped in 18 points for Estonia. Mark-Andreas Jaakson (200-SG-00) had 14 points in the victory. Noel Coleman (185-PG-00) replied with 23 points for Belgium.
Azerbaijan - Hungary 55-64 Hungary beat Azerbaijan behind 26 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists from Adam Somogyi (193-PG-00). Hungary built a 22:10 lead after the first period. Azerbaijan denied the deficit and eked out a 28:27 halftime lead. But Hungary responded with a 22:12 rally in the third term to pull in front. They held on to the advantage in the fourth stanza and marched to the win. Gergo Meleg (203-C-00) had 12 points for Hungary. Kamran Mammadov (183-PG-00) chipped in 19 points for Azerbaijan.
Group C
Luxembourg - FYR Macedonia 73-63 Luxembourg beat FYR Macedonia to open win count at the tournament. Ben Kovac notched 25 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. FYR Macedonia secured a 37:27 halftime advantage. Luxembourg however unleashed 46 points in the second half to sneak past the hosts. Moreno Pagani (178-PG-00) netted 18 points for Luxembourg. Kiril Panov (188-PG-00) provided 22 points and 7 steals for FYR Macedonia.
Holland - Iceland 90-68 Netherlands stunned Iceland to gain 2-1 record in Group C. Morgan Stilma (202-C-00) notched 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Dutch side. Iceland posted a 43:38 halftime lead. But Netherlands responded with a 29:8 run in the third period to surge ahead. Netherlands dropped 23 points in the final frame to ease to the win. Keye Van De Vuurst (190-SG-01) produced 19 points for the winners. Arnor Sveinsson (192-SF-00) answered with 21 points for Iceland.
Israel - Czech Republic 74-85 Czech Republic stay undefeated in Group C. They edged Israel for the third straight win in Skopje. Vit Krejci (199-PG-00) delivered 23 points to pace the winners. Czech Republic ensured a 42:35 halftime lead. They added 43 points in the second half to drive to the win. David Bohm (202-PF-01) had 19 points for Czech Republic. Tomer Levinson (207-F-00) tallied 19 points and 14 rebounds for Israel.
Group D
Sweden - Slovenia 67-70 Slovenia outscored Sweden to improve at 3-0 record on top of the standings. Gregor Glas (196-SG-01, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 23 points for the winners. Slovenia secured a 40:38 halftime lead. They stretched the gap at 7-point mark heading into the fourth period. Sweden narrowed the distance but could not avoid the defeat. Uros Sikanic (201-F-01) had 11 points for Slovenia. Erik Persson answered with 21 points for Sweden.
Albania - Bulgaria 49-93 Bulgaria pounded Albania to take 2-1 record in Skopje. Tsvetomir Chernokozhev (206-C-00) delivered 16 points to lead the winning side. Bulgaria accounted for a massive 54:18 halftime lead and cruised to the victory afterwards. Aleksandar Stoimenov (190-SG-01) delivered 14 points in the victory. Huijo Berati answered with 12 points for Albania.
Slovakia - Denmark 88-50 Slovakia fired past Denmark to earn the first win in Group D. Juraj Palenik (194-SF-00) had 20 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Slovakia established a 41:24 halftime lead. They unleashed 47 points in the second half to breeze to the win. Dominik Kubala (182-SG-00) chipped in 19 points for Slovakia. Leonardo Carlino (194-F-00) responded with 20 points for Denmark.
Division B. Day 2 in Skopje - Jul 29, 2018
Group A
Romania - Portugal 59-66 Portugal fired past Romania to improve at 2-0 record. Francisco Amarante (192-SG-00) delivered 19 points to lead the charge. Portugal accumulated a 35:24 halftime lead. Romania sank 22 points in the fourth period but stopped short of victory at the end. Hugo Ferreira chipped in 9 points for the winners. Mihai Maciuca (193-SF-00) netted 18 points for Romania.
Poland - Switzerland 104-68 Poland opened win count in Skopje. They overwhelmed Switzerland for the first win. Aleksander Balcerowski (216-C-00, agency: Octagon Europe) provided 19 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Poland grabbed a 53:26 halftime advantage. They protected the lead well throughout the second half and cruised to the win. Andrzej Pluta tossed in 13 points for Poland. Nicolas Hulliger (194-SF-01) answered with 14 points for Switzerland.
Belarus - Norway 85-79 Belarus held off Norway for the second straight win in Group A. Vadzim Tratsiak (187-PG-00) provided 18 points, while Daniil Barysevich (191-SF-01) scored 21 points for the winners. Belarus established a 54:36 halftime lead. Norway narrowed the distance in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Mikal Gjerde (198-G-00) responded with 25 points and 11 rebounds for Norway.
Group B
Belgium - Austria 108-61 Belgium outscored Austria for the second consecutive win in Skopje. Haris Bratanovic (208-C-01) delivered 21 points to lead the winning side. Belgium accumulated a 52:36 halftime advantage. They went on a strong 27:11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Sam Hofman (192-SG-00) netted 19 points for Belgium. Marko Goranovic (202-F-00) replied with 12 points for Austria.
Estonia - Azerbaijan 85-60 Estonia prevailed against Azerbaijan to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. Mikk Jurkatamm (200-SG-00) stepped up with 19 points for the Baltic state. Estonia posted a comfortable 31:12 lead after ten minutes. Azerbaijan stopped the rot in the next two periods but Estonia capped the game on a 23:12 run to seal the win. Aleksander-Oliver Hint (199-F-00) had 14 points in the win. Kamran Mammadov (183-PG-00) produced game-high 26 points for Azerbaijan.
Hungary - Georgia 87-74 Hungary held off Georgia to celebrate the first win at the tournament. Adam Somogyi (193-PG-00) came up with 27 points for the winners. Hungary eked out a 42:41 halftime advantage. They dropped 45 points in the second half to get away with the victory. Andras Dancsecs (186-SG-00) netted 17 points in the win. Davit Kakushadze (193-SF-00) and Lasha Mikeladze (201-C-01) replied with 13 points each for Georgia.
Group C
FYR Macedonia - Holland 62-84 Netherlands registered the first win in Skopje as they stunned the hosts in Day 2. Nathan Kuta (204-F/C-00) tossed in 23 points and collected 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Netherlands accounted for a 43:28 halftime lead. They added 41 points in the second half to march to the win. Morgan Stilma (202-C-00) and Yarick Brussen (208-C-00, agency: Court Side) had 10 points apiece for the Dutch side. Andrej Jakimovski (198-SF-01) scored 17 points for the home side.
Czech Republic - Iceland 95-73 Five players scored in double digits as Czech Republic rallied past Iceland. Viktor Telecky (190-G-00) nailed 19 points in the win. Czech Republic established a comfortable 48:32 halftime lead. They sank 27 points in the third period to clear off for good. Vit Krejci (199-PG-00) had 16 points for the winning side. Hilmar Henningsson (194-G-00) responded with 19 points for Iceland.
Israel - Luxembourg 104-70 Israel coasted past Luxembourg to gain the second straight win at the tournament. Six players delivered in double digits for the winners. Ofek Malka (180-SG-00) tossed in 17 points for Israel. They unleashed 57 points in the first half to take a 29-point halftime lead. Israel maintained the pressure throughout the second half and raced to the win. Eidan Alber (194-G-00) had 15 points and 11 assists for Israel. Ben Kovac answered with 23 points and 9 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Group D
Bulgaria - Slovakia 75-60 Bulgaria outgunned Slovakia to celebrate the first win in Group D. Tsvetomir Chernokozhev (206-C-00) had 27 points and 15 rebounds for Bulgaria. They grabbed a 22:11 lead ten minutes into the game. Bulgaria went on a 21:10 run in the third period to boost the margin at 16-point mark and never looked back en route to the win. Kostadin Lazarov (187-G-00) and Aleksandar Davitkov chipped in 11 points each for Bulgaria. Juraj Palenik (194-SF-00) replied with 15 points for Slovakia.
Sweden - Albania 122-42 Sweden stormed past Albania to improve at 2-0 record on top of Group D ladder. Gustav Moberg (186-G-00) banked in 20 points for the Scandinavian team. Sweden accumulated a 59:24 halftime lead. They held Albania to just 18 points in the second half and rolled to the win. Pelle Larsson (192-SG-01) provided 15 points for Sweden. Huljo Berati (192-G/F-00) replied with 13 points and 9 rebounds for Albania.
Slovenia - Denmark 93-53 Slovenia overcame Denmark to remain perfect in Skopje. Andrej Stavrov (196-SG-01) provided 16 points to lead the winners. Slovenia led by as many as 16 points at halftime 45:29. They outgunned Denmark in each of the next two periods to ensure a comfortable win at the end. Jure Licen (197-F/C-00) had 14 points and 9 rebounds for Slovenia. Denmark responded with 10 points from Igor Bakic (195-F-00).
Division C. Kosovo capture the trophy - Jul 29, 2018
FINAL
Kosovo - Cyprus 73-64 Kosovo earned Division C title at home tournament. The hosts toppled Cyprus in the Final tonight. Rron Ukaj (200-F-00) and Erhan Sholla (197-SF-01) produced 17 points each for the champions. Kosovo stunned their opponents in the first term. They built a 23:7 lead ten minutes into the game. Kosovo rallied to a comfortable 39:20 halftime lead. Cyprus cut the deficit in the second half but could not threaten Kosovo as they rolled to the Golden medals. Rilind Krasniqi (191-G/F-00) had 10 points and 10 rebounds for Kosovo. Georgios Tretiakov (196-F-00) replied with 25 points and 9 rebounds for Cyprus.
3-4 Place
Ireland - Monaco 93-91 Ireland eked out a narrow win over Monaco to clinch the third position in Division C. Darragh OSullivan produced 21 points to lead the winners. Ireland grabbed a 40:33 halftime lead. Ireland extended the lead at 11-point mark at the final intermission and held on to snatch a narrow win at the end. James Connaire (198-F-01) and Eoin Nelson chipped in 13 points apiece in the victory. Roman Tomatis (180-PG-00) responded with 32 points for Monaco.
Division C. Day 5 in Kosovo - Jul 26, 2018
Group A
Ireland - Moldova 87-70 Ireland outscored Moldova for the fourth straight win at the tournament. Nathan Moore stepped up with 24 points to lead the Irish side. Ireland grabbed a 30:13 lead at the first break. Ireland entered the final period up by 18 points and never looked back en route to the win. Darragh OSullivan had 13 points for Ireland. Vadim Raducan (192-G/F-00) answered with 15 points and 13 rebounds for Moldova.
Monaco - Malta 92-45 Monaco outscored Malta to take 3-1 record in Group A. Roman Tomatis (180-PG-00) produced 16 points to lead the charge. Monaco piled up a massive 59:17 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Sacha Piras (164-PG-01) chipped in 14 points for Monaco. Nicholas Formosa (173-PG-00) responded with 19 points for Malta.
Group B
Kosovo - Gibraltar 77-47 Kosovo fired past Gibraltar to gain 2-1 record in Group B. Gazzali Makasqi (188-PG-00) notched 23 points to lead the hosts. Kosovo accumulated a 29:22 halftime lead. They went on a 24:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Erhan Sholla (197-SF-01) notched 20 points and 10 rebounds for the hosts. Alejandro Garcia replied with 17 points and 10 rebounds for Gibraltar.
Cyprus - San Marino 101-37 Cyprus finished the preliminary round undefeated. They edged San Marino for the third straight win. Rovertos Alexandrou (192-F-00) tossed in 17 points for Cyprus. They established a 52:20 halftime advantage. Cyprus held their opponents to just 17 points after the big break and rallied to the win. Georgios Tretiakov (196-F-00) had 15 points and 14 rebounds for Cyprus. Francesco Palmieri posted 12 points for San Marino.
Division C. Day 4 in Kosovo - Jul 25, 2018
Group A
Moldova - Monaco 62-95 Monaco cruised past Moldova for the second win in Group A. Nils Gasser (174-G-01) delivered 23 points to pace the winners. Monaco enjoyed a 26:21 lead ten minutes into the game. They went on a 26:15 run in the third term to clear off. Monaco then followed with a 32:12 rally in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Roman Tomatis (180-PG-00) chipped in 18 points for Monaco. Victor Legosin (200-F/C-00) had 19 points for Moldova.
Malta - Armenia 66-77 OT Armenia outgunned Malta in overtime to improve at 1-3 record in Group A. Andre Zohrabian (199-F-01) posted 20 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists to help Armenia snap three-game losing skid. Malta looked solid in the first half taking a 38:30 lead. But Armenia denied the deficit in the second half. They forced overtime and then finished their opponents off with a 13:2 run in the extra period. Mikia Avedian (191-G-01) had 17 points in the victory. Keith Dimech (179-F-00) answered with 22 points for Malta.
Division C. Day 3 in Kosovo - Jul 24, 2018
Group A
Monaco - Ireland 71-80 Ireland outscored Monaco to improve at 3-0 record in Group A. David Murray (192-F-00) nailed 32 points and collected 15 rebounds for the Irish side. Monaco posted a 16:14 lead at the first break. But Ireland went on a 25:15 run in the second term to ensure an 8-point lead. They added 41 points in the second half to race to the win. Paul Kelly (186-PG-01) had 14 points, 7 assists and 5 boards for Ireland. Roman Tomatis (180-PG-00) had 24 points for Monaco.
Armenia - Moldova 72-86 Moldova outscored Armenia to improve at 2-0 record in Group A. Victor Legosin (200-F/C-00) stepped up with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Moldova. They used a 27:15 run in the second quarter to open a 44:34 halftime lead. They added 26 points in the final quarter to ensure the victory. Nicolae Grubii (178-PG-00) accounted for 15 points, 7 assists and 6 boards for Moldova. Artyom Pechenjyan (202-PF-00) answered with 27 points for Armenia.
Group B
Kosovo - Cyprus 63-64 Cyprus grabbed the second win in a row in Group B. They upset the hosts to remain perfect. Polys Iliadis (183-SG-00) delivered 20 points to lead the effort. Kosovo built a 42:33 halftime lead. Cyprus though stopped the rot in the third term. They got within 5 points at the final break. Cyprus then limited the home side to just 5 points in the fourth frame to snatch the win. Georgios Tretiakov (196-F-00) accounted for 13 points and 14 boards for Cyprus. Rron Ukaj (200-F-00) replied with 14 points and 13 rebounds for Kosovo.
Gibraltar - San Marino 55-68 San Marino overcame Gibraltar to improve at 1-1 record in Group B. Nicolo Botteghi (194-C-01) and Pietro Ugolini (200-F-00) delivered 17 points each for San Marino. They established a 16:6 lead ten minutes into the game. They followed with a 24:17 run in the third term to clear off for good. Alejandro Garcia (198-F/C-01) tallied 13 points and 17 rebounds for Gibraltar.
Division C. Day 2 in Kosovo - Jul 23, 2018
Group A
Moldova - Malta 89-78 Moldova victoriously opened their campaign. They rallied past Malta in their opener. Victor Legosin (200-F/C-00) scored 23 points and 12 rebounds to pace the winners. Malta grabbed a 22:19 lead after ten minutes. But Moldova used a 29:17 run in the second frame to take a 48:39 halftime lead. Moldova held Malta to just 14 points in the third term to ensure a 13-point lead at the final intermission. Alexandru Fadin (194-F/G-00) had 14 points and 9 rebounds for Moldova. Nicholas Formosa (173-PG-00) replied with 28 points and 6 assists for Malta.
Ireland - Armenia 96-64 Ireland fired past Armenia for the second straight win at the tournament. Darrah O'Sullivan scored 14 points to lead the winning side. Ireland accumulated a 31:13 lead at the first break. They unleashed 33 points in the third frame to clear off for good. Eoin Nelson had 13 points and 9 caroms for Ireland. Andre Zohrabian (199-F-01) deposited 22 points for Armenia.
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