Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Awards 2019 - Jul 15, 2019
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| Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 1st Team 2019 |
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MVP: Ilaria Panzera (178-SG-02) of Italy
Best Guard: Ilaria Panzera (178-SG-02) of Italy
Best Forward: Reka Dombai (179-F-02) of Hungary
Best Center: Angelika Kiss (185-C-01) of Hungary
1st Team
SG: Ilaria Panzera (178-SG-02) of Italy
SF: Caterina Gilli (183-SF-02) of Italy
F: Reka Dombai (179-F-02) of Hungary
C: Janelle Salaun (186-C-01) of France
C: Angelika Kiss (185-C-01) of Hungary
2nd Team
PG: Dragana Zubac (179-PG-01) of Bosnia and Hercegovina
PG: Nika Muhl (178-PG-01) of Croatia
PF: Emily Bessoir (192-PF-01) of Germany
F/C: Laura Meldere (188-F/C-01) of Italy
C: Raquel Carrera (188-C-01) of Spain
Honorable Mention
Aliz Varga (183-SF-01) of Hungary
Serena Kessler (182-SG-02) of France
Aminata Gueye (193-C-02) of France
Magdalena Landwehr (183-F-01) of Germany
Anastasiia Bobrik (185-C-01) of Russia
Aleksandra Muzevic (179-F-01) of Serbia
Petra Malikova (178-G-02) of Czech Rep.
Simona Visockaite (186-C-02) of Lithuania
Magdalena Szymkiewicz (180-C-02) of Poland
Giulia Natali (176-G-02) of Italy
Eden Zipel (183-F-02) of Israel
Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka (178-G/F-01) of Belgium
Yuliya Vasilevich (165-PG-01) of Belarus
| Italy celebrate Gold in Sarajevo - Jul 14, 2019
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FINALItaly - Hungary 70-62
Italy celebrated the title in Sarajevo. They overcame Hungary in the championship game tonight. Italy set the tone early on. They built a 21:8 lead at the first break. Hungary managed to pull within 3 points at the final intermission. But Italy held Hungary to only 10 points in the fourth frame and marched to the trophy. Alessandra Orsili (167-PG-01) provided 19 points and 7 steals, while Giulia Natali (176-G-02) added 19 points for the winning side. Reka Dombai replied with 16 points for Hungary. Julia Boros (175-G/F-02) netted 14 points in the defeat.
3-4 PlaceRussia - France 45-77
France stepped onto the pedestal in Sarajevo. They fired past Russia in the consolation final. France accounted for a 26:14 lead after ten minutes. les Bleues followed with a 37:18 run in the second half to ice the win. Marie Pardon (175-G/F-01) accounted for 13 points, while Serena Kessler (182-SG-02) provided 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Anastasiia Bobrik (185-C-01) scored 11 points for Russia.
5-6 PlaceGermany - Spain 61-86
Spain clinched the fifth position in Sarajevo. They outmuscled Germany in the final game at the tournament. Spain posted a 45:27 halftime lead. They kept Germany at distance in the second half and rallied to the win. Julia Soler (178-F-01) posted 24 points to lead the charge. Meret Kleine-Beek (185-C-01) answered with 17 points for Germany.
7-8 PlaceLatvia - Czech Republic 59-52
Latvia rallied past Czech Republic to clinch the seventh place at the tournament. Czech Republic eked out a 26:24 halftime lead. However Latvia held Czech Republic to just 26 points in the second half and drove to the win. Jete Nulle (168-PG-01) provided 12 points, while Laura Meldere (188-F/C-01) added 11 points for Latvia. Petra Malikova (178-G-02) answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds for the Czech side.
9-10 PlaceBelarus - Poland 67-65
Belarus nipped Poland to earn the 9th overall position. Poland enjoyed a 34:28 halftime lead. But Belarus responded with a 19:8 run in the third term to surge ahead. Poland drained 23 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Yuliya Vasilevich (165-PG-01) tallied 16 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Iryna Venskaya (165-G-02) and Aliaksandra Chyzheuskaya (185-PF-02) added 12 points each for Belarus. Magdalena Szymkiewicz (180-C-02) responded with 14 points for Poland.
11-12 PlaceIsrael - Belgium 64-47
Israel finished the tournament on a high note. They outgunned Belgium to earn the 11th position. Eden Zipel (183-F-02) scored 18 points to lead the winners. Israel recorded a 35:22 halftime lead and marched to the win after the big break. Ebony Simionovich (176-F-01) had 17 points in the victory. Tesse Kapenga (186-PF-02) replied with 11 points for Belgium.
13-14 PlaceBosnia - Lithuania 63-69
Lithuania fired past Bosnia to retain the Division A spot for the next season. Lithuania accounted for a 24:12 lead after ten minutes. The Baltic team went on a 19:15 run in the fourth term to roll to the victory. Justina Milnaite had 18 points, while Simona Visockaite (186-C-02) had 14 points and 10 rebounds for Lithuania. Dragana Zubac (179-PG-01) answered with 19 points for Bosnia.
| Hungary and Italy to clash for title in Sarajevo - Jul 13, 2019
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SEMISFrance - Hungary 56-67
Five players scored in double digits as Hungary prevailed against France in the semifinal clash tonight. Reka Dombai (179-F-02) stepped up with 16 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 steals for the winners. Hungary accumulated a 31:28 halftime lead. They went on a 20:15 run in the third term to clear off for good. Angelika Kiss (185-C-01) had 11 points for the winning side. Eve Mahoutou (182-F-01) answered with 9 points for France.
Italy - Russia 75-49
Italy advanced into the championship game. They rallied past Russia tonight. Ilaria Panzera (178-SG-02) scored 12 points to pace the Azzurri. Italy established a 45:17 halftime lead. Italy held Russia to just 32 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Caterina Gilli (183-SF-02) added 11 points for Italy. Mariia Krymova (169-PG-01) replied with 14 points for Russia.
| Italy, Hungary, Russia and France advance into semifinal stage - Jul 11, 2019
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QuarterfinalsGermany - France 49-72
France advanced into the semifinal stage as they stunned Germany. France posted a 31:26 halftime lead. They followed with a 22:4 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Yohana Ewodo (183-F/C-01) and Emilie Raynaud (177-PG-02) responded with 11 points each for les Bleues. Emily Bessoir (192-PF-01) replied with 9 points for Germany.
Russia - Latvia 79-52
Alexandra Andrushchenko (180-F-01) tallied 15 points to lead Russia past Latvia in the quarterfinal clash. Russia established a 39:27 halftime advantage. Russia maintained the lead throughout the second half and eased to the win. Anastasiia Bobrik (185-C-01) had 14 points and 9 caroms for the winning side. Laura Meldere (188-F/C-01) answered with 17 points and 10 rebounds for Latvia.
Italy - Spain 76-63
Italy beat Spain in the quarterfinal battle in Sarajevo. Italy eked out a 34:32 halftime advantage. The Azzurri sank 25 points in the third frame to boost the gap at 7-point mark. They held Spain to only 11 points in the fourth stanza and cruised to the win. Ilaria Panzera (178-SG-02) accounted for 20 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, while Meriem Nasraoui (185-C-02) had 17 points for Italy. Raquel Carrera (188-C-01) banked in 20 points and collected 12 rebounds for Spain.
Hungary - Czech Republic 90-61
Hungary crushed Czech Republic to enter the semifinal stage in Sarajevo. Reka Dombai (179-F-02) was pivotal with 26 points. Hungary unleashed 57 points in the first half to gain a 17-point lead. They followed with a 23:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Aliz Varga (183-SF-01) had 12 points for the winners. Zuzana Sitancova (179-F/G-01) replied with 13 points for Czech Republic.
| Quarterfinals are set in Sarajevo - Jul 10, 2019
| Germany - Serbia 58-48
Germany held off Serbia to reach the quarterfinal stage. Elea Gaba (187-PF-01) netted 16 points to pace the winners. Germany jumped to a 26:10 lead ten minutes into the game. They held Serbia to only 23 points in the second half and marched to the win. Meret Kleine-Beek (185-C-01) tossed in 14 points for Germany. Nikolina Deuric (178-G/F-01, agency: BeoBasket) deposited 13 points for Serbia.
Italy - Belarus 96-57
Italy crushed Belarus to enter the quarterfinal stage. The Azzurri recorded a 50:25 halftime lead. Italy dropped 46 points in the second half and raced to the win. Francesca Leonardi (182-G-02) tossed in 15 points, while Meriem Nasraoui (185-C-02) and Caterina Gilli (183-SF-02) had 14 points apiece for the winners. Anastasiya Halauchyner (180-PF-02) provided 12 points for Belarus.
Latvia - Israel 74-58
Latvia cruised past Israel in the eighth-final clash. Latvia piled up a 40:34 halftime lead. The Baltic side limited Israel to just 24 points in the second half and raced to the win. Laura Meldere (188-F/C-01), Jete Nulle (168-PG-01) and Eva Indrike (180-F-01) accounted for 14 points each for Latvia. Eden Zipel (183-F-02) replied with 16 points for Israel.
Hungary - Belgium 83-73 OT
Hungary survived overtime thriller to tame Belgium in the playoff clash. Hungary recorded a 34:31 halftime lead. Belgium managed to deny the deficit in the second half and force overtime Hungary however unleashed 19 points in the extra frame to race to the win. Reka Dombai (179-F-02) notched 22 points, while Angelika Kiss (185-C-01) added 20 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side. Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka (178-G/F-01, agency: LBM Management) replied with 30 points and 9 boards for Belgium.
Spain - Bosnia 109-36
Spain coasted past Bosnia in the eighth-final clash. Spain dominated from start to finish. They accumulated a 61:28 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Helena Pueyo (182-F-01) tossed in 18 points, while Raquel Carrera (188-C-01) added 14 points for Spain. Ksenija Mitric (169-PG-01) tossed in 9 points for the hosts.
Russia - Croatia 83-81 OT
Russia advanced into the quarterfinal stage as they outlasted Croatia in overtime. Anastasiia Bobrik (185-C-01) posted 23 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Croatia led by 11 points after three quarters. But Russia sank 25 points in the fourth term to force overtime. They added 11 points in the extra period to snatch the win. Alexandra Siyamkina (171-PG-01) had 11 points for Russia. Mia Vuksic (177-SG-01) replied with 28 points for Croatia.
France - Poland 75-54
France cruised past Poland to stay in the title race in Sarajevo. France accumulated a 41:27 halftime lead. They followed with a 26:14 run in the fourth term to secure the victory. Aminata Gueye (193-C-02) provided 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Janelle Salaun (186-C-01) added 15 points and 10 caroms for les Bleues. Emilia Kosla (176-F/G-01) answered with 21 points for Poland.
| Review of Day 3 in Sarajevo - Jul 9, 2019
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Group ACroatia - Italy 60-80
Italy coasted past Croatia to clinch the top position in Group A. The Azzurri built a 39:28 halftime lead. Italy followed with a 26:17 run in the fourth term to ice the win. Giulia Natali (176-G-02) provided 15 points, while Caterina Gilli (183-SF-02) added 14 points for Italy. Ana Mandic (180-F-01) responded with 16 points for Croatia.
Belgium - Germany 63-67
Germany prevailed against Belgium to improve at 2-1 record in Group A. Emily Bessoir (192-PF-01) accounted for 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Germany recorded a 26:23 halftime lead. Germany sank 26 points in the fourth frame to rally to the win. Meret Kleine-Beek (185-C-01) tossed in 14 points for the winners. Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka (178-G/F-01, agency: LBM Management) replied with 21 points and 9 rebounds for Belgium.
Group BBelarus - Russia 65-78
Russia edged Belarus to improve at 2-1 record. Alexandra Andrushchenko (180-F-01) stepped up with 20 points to lead the winners. Russia built a 37:31 halftime lead. They went on a 41:34 rally in the second half to seal the win. Alexandra Strebkova (185-F-01) chipped in 19 points for Russia. Yuliya Vasilevich (165-PG-01) responded with 18 points for Belarus.
Serbia - Hungary 54-71
Hungary edged Serbia to remain undefeated in Group B. Reka Dombai (179-F-02) scored 21 points to pace the winners. Hungary registered a 38:21 halftime lead. Serbia and Hungary exchanged baskets throughout the second half as the latter ones cruised to the win. Angelika Kiss (185-C-01) had 12 points for the winners. Marta Mitrovic (185-F/C-02) replied with 17 points for Serbia.
Group CCzech Republic - France 39-76
France breezed past Czech Republic to gain the third consecutive win in Sarajevo. Camile Hillotte and Ewl Guennoc (175-PG-01, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) posted 12 points each for les Bleues. France grabbed a 42:19 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Petra Malikova (178-G-02) and Zuzana Sitancova (179-F/G-01) answered with 11 points each for Czech Republic.
Israel - Spain 58-77
Spain marched past Israel to claim the second victory in Group C. Julia Soler (178-F-01) had 13 points for the winning side. Spain trailed by a single point at the first break but they outscored Israel in the next three quarters to secure the win. Marta Garcia (190-F/C-02) tossed in 12 points for Spain. Eden Zipel (183-F-02) led all scorers with 26 points for Israel.
Group DBosnia - Poland 86-87
Poland outlasted Bosnia in overtime to open win count in Group D. Julia Bazan (170-G-01) came up with 20 points to lead the winning side. Emilia Kosla (176-F/G-01) and Aleksandra Pszczolarska (181-F-01) netted 15 points each for Poland. Dragana Zubac (179-PG-01) banked in 24 points and 7 rebounds for Bosnia.
Lithuania - Latvia 69-73
Latvia outscored Lithuania to register the third win in a row in Group D. Laura Meldere (188-F/C-01) stepped up with 30 points and 13 boards for the winners. Latvia established a 37:29 halftime lead. Lithuania surged ahead in the third term but Latvia struck right back with a 21:11 run in the fourth quarter to snatch the win. Jete Nulle (168-PG-01) posted 16 points for Latvia. Lithuania replied with 20 points from Brigita Sinickaite (175-SG-01).
| Review of Day 2 in Sarajevo - Jul 8, 2019
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Group AGermany - Italy 36-58
Italy registered the second straight win in Group A. They coasted past Germany behind 12 points each from Martina Spinelli (184-F-02) and Meriem Nasraoui (185-C-02). Italy used a 20:5 run in the second period to take a 15-point halftime lead. They followed it with an 18:6 run in the third term to clear off for good. Elea Gaba (187-PF-01) tossed in 9 points for Germany.
Belgium - Croatia 55-75
Croatia eased past Belgium to improve at 1-1 record in Sarajevo. Croatia built a 39:35 halftime lead. They went on a 36:20 run in the second half to march to the win. Ana Mandic (180-F-01) tallied 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Iva Bosnjak (174-G/F-01) added 13 points for Croatia. Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka (178-G/F-01, agency: LBM Management) replied with 17 points and 12 rebounds for Belgium.
Group BRussia - Hungary 34-76
Hungary registered the second straight win in Sarajevo. They toppled Russia to remain undefeated. Barbara Angyai scored 15 points to lead the charge. Hungary recorded a 39:11 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Aliz Varga (183-SF-01) chipped in 10 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for Hungary. Alexandra Andrushchenko (180-F-01) replied with 12 points for Russia.
Belarus - Serbia 66-91
Serbia opened win count in Sarajevo. They breezed past Belarus to improve at 1-1 record. Nikolija Jovanovic (180-SF-01) delivered 17 points for the winners. Serbia grabbed a 42:32 halftime lead. They followed with a 26:11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Nadija Smailbegovic (177-SG-01) had 14 points for the winners. Iryna Venskaya (165-G-02) answered with 12 points for Belarus.
Group CSpain - France 63-64
France nipped Spain for the second straight victory in Group C. Janelle Salaun (186-C-01) and Aminata Gueye (193-C-02) provided 12 points each for les Bleues. France posted a 35:28 halftime lead. Spain pulled within a single point at the final break but France held on to the lead and rallied to the win. Laia Lamana (170-PG-02) tossed in 19 points for Spain.
Israel - Czech Republic 57-70
Czech Republic earned the first victory in Group C. They beat Israel for 1-1 record. Katerina Zeithammerova (162-PG-02) posted 14 points for the Czech team. Israel led by five points after ten minutes. But Czech Republic used a 37:23 second half run to seal the win. Adela Burtova (166-PG-01) had 13 points for the winners. Gaya Sless (174-G/F-01) replied with 18 points for Israel.
Group DPoland - Latvia 84-89 OT
Latvia outscored Poland in overtime to gain 2-0 record in Group D. Latvia jumped to a 26:14 lead after ten minutes. Poland used a 44:36 second half run to force overtime. But Latvia sank 13 points in the extra period to ice the win. Laura Meldere (188-F/C-01) produced 28 points and 20 rebounds, while Jete Nulle (168-PG-01) added 15 points for Latvia. Magdalena Szymkiewicz (180-C-02) netted 27 points for Poland.
Bosnia - Lithuania 69-67
Bosnia nipped Lithuania to open win count in Sarajevo. The hosts used a strong 18:8 run in the third term to spur ahead. Lithuania sank 23 points in the fourth period but came up short of win at the end. Dragana Zubac (179-PG-01) delivered 22 points for Bosnia. Justina Miknaite (176-G/F-01) replied with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Lithuania.
| Review of Day 1 in Sarajevo - Jul 7, 2019
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Group AItaly - Belgium 73-52
Italy celebrated the first win at the championship. They cruised past Belgium in the opener. Ilaria Panzera (178-SG-02) had 17 points, while Giulia Natali (176-G-02) added 10 points for the Azzurri. Italy overcame a slow start to cruise to the win. Maxuella Lisowa-Mbaka (178-G/F-01, agency: LBM Management) replied with 14 points for Belgium.
Croatia - Germany 48-75
Germany celebrated the first victory in Group A. They trounced Croatia for the opening win. Emily Bessoir (192-PF-01) delivered 22 points, while Magdalena Landwehr (183-F-01) contributed 19 points and 8 rebounds for Germany. Nika Muhl (178-PG-01) replied with 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Croatia.
Group BHungary - Belarus 97-61
Hungary cruised past Belarus in the opener. Reka Dombai (179-F-02) tossed in 19 points, while Aliz Varga (183-SF-01) contributed 14 points for the winning side. Hungary used a 33:11 run in the second period to clear off for good. Anastasia Babak (179-F-02) replied with 13 points for Belarus.
Serbia - Russia 50-74
Russia breezed past Serbia in the first game at the tournament. Anastasiia Bobrik (185-C-01) delivered 19 points to lead the winners. Russia went on a 41:16 run in the second half to ease to the victory. Mariia Krymova tossed in 12 points for Russia. Aleksandra Muzevic (179-F-01) replied with 19 points for Serbia.
Group CFrance - Israel 95-39
France thumped Israel to record the first victory. France looked dominant throughout the entire game. They established a 40:14 halftime lead. France unloaded 55 points in the second half to march to the win. Janelle Salaun (186-C-01) had 15 points, while Serena Kessler (182-SG-02) tossed in 13 points for France. Shira Hagag (178-C-02) answered with 9 points for Israel.
Czech Republic - Spain 48-80
Spain outscored Czech Republic to record the first win in Sarajevo. Spain accounted for a 42:24 halftime lead. They kept Czech Republic at bay throughout the second half and raced to the win. Raquel Carrera (188-C-01) had 14 points and 6 rebounds for Spain. Adela Burtova (166-PG-01) and Eliska Hamzova (163-PG-01) replied with 8 points each for Czech Republic.
Group DLithuania - Poland 69-54
Lithuania prevailed against Poland to gain the first win in Group D. Simona Visockaite (186-C-02) tallied 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Lithuania led by a single point at halftime 30:29. Lithuania went on a 16:11 run in the third quarter to open a 6-point lead. They used a 23:14 run in the fourth stanza to seal the win. Justina Miknaite (176-G/F-01) chipped in 19 points for Lithuania. Emilia Kosla (176-F/G-01) netted 9 points for Poland.
Latvia - Bosnia 85-60
Latvia marched past Bosnia in the opener. Bosnia recorded a 25:22 lead after ten minutes. But Latvia bounced back with a 29:9 rally in the third term to spur ahead for good. Paula Klescova (179-F-01) chipped in 18 points, while Juta Harcenko (180-F-02) added 16 points for the winners. Ksenija Mitric (169-PG-01) posted 16 points for Bosnia.
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Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Division B Awards 2019 - Jul 15, 2019
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| Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Division B 1st Team 2019 |
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MVP: Awak Kuier (194-C-01) of Finland
Best Guard: Matilda Ekh (182-G-02) of Sweden
Best Forward: Feride Akalan (180-F-01) of Turkey
Best Center: Awak Kuier (194-C-01) of Finland
1st Team
SF: Janette Aarnio (181-SF-02) of Finland
G: Matilda Ekh (182-G-02) of Sweden
F: Feride Akalan (180-F-01) of Turkey
PF: Ioanna Chatzileonti (185-PF-02) of Greece
C: Awak Kuier (194-C-01) of Finland
2nd Team
PG: Abby Flynn (165-PG-01) of Ireland
PG: Ioanna Krimili (177-PG-01) of Greece
G: Alberte Rimdal (174-G-02) of Denmark
SF: Vladyslava Kiba (176-SF-02) of Ukraine
C: Carolina Cruz (190-C-01) of Portugal
Honorable Mention
Maud Huijbens (189-C-02) of Holland
Laura Vaida (192-C-01) of Romania
Zuzana Zahornacka (178-SG-01) of Slovakia
Ajda Burgar (176-SG-01) of Slovenia
Emma Chardon (189-SF-02) of Switzerland
Ymke Brouwer (182-F-01) of Switzerland
Asi Anna-Gret (172-PG-02) of Estonia
Asta Grimsdottir (183-F-01) of Iceland
Kari Kyrkjebo (182-F/C-01) of Norway
Nina Krisper (178-F-01) of Austria
Esther Little (184-PF-01) of United Kingdom
Konstantina Kakogianni (176-SG-01) of Bulgaria
Dea Pushkolli (175-SF-03) of Kosovo
Klea Verri (169-SG-01) of Albania
Ilina Selcova (175-PG-02) of North Macedonia
| Division B. Finland top Greece to conquer the trophy - Jul 14, 2019
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FINALFinland - Greece 63-56
Finland captured the title in Skopje. They beat Greece in the Final. Finland built a 35:20 halftime lead. Greece managed to pull within five points at the final break. But Finland outscored their opponents in the fourth quarter and rallied to the triumph. Awak Kuier (194-C-01) provided 21 points and 16 rebounds, while Janette Aarnio (181-SF-02) added 17 points for the champions. Ioanna Krimili (177-PG-01) replied with 24 points for Greece.
3-4 PlaceTurkey - Sweden 65-57
Turkey ensured the Division A berth as they rallied past Sweden in the consolation final. Turkey posted a 39:26 halftime lead. Sweden narrowed the distance in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Feride Akalan (180-F-01) posted 18 points, while Melek Uzunoglu (187-PF-02) chipped in 10 points for the winners. Matilda Ekh (182-G-02) replied with 17 points for Sweden.
5-6 PlacePortugal - Denmark 60-70
Denmark rallied past Portugal to claim the fifth position at the tournament. Alberte Rimdal (174-G-02) scored 21 points to pace the Scandinavian team. Denmark built a 40:30 halftime lead. They protected the lead throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Frida Formann (179-G/F-01) had 16 points for Denmark. Mariana Carvalho (175-G-01) answered with 23 points for Portugal.
7-8 PlaceRomania - Holland 58-82
Netherlands earned the 7th position in Skopje. They overcame Romania in the final game at the tourney. Netherlands accumulated a 46:26 halftime lead and cruised to the victory in the second half. Jade Blagrove (184-F/C-01) produced 15 points, while Emy Hayford (175-G/F-01) added 14 points for the Dutch team. Catalina Craciunescu (166-PG-02) replied with 14 points for Romania.
9-10 PlaceSlovakia - Ireland 48-61
Ireland finished 9th in Skopje as they beat Slovakia tonight. Ireland piled up a 36:22 halftime lead. Ireland kept Slovakia at bay throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Katie Walshe (180-F-01) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Abby Flynn (165-PG-01) added 14 points and 9 assists for the Irish team. Zuzana Zahornacka (178-SG-01) responded with 16 points for Slovakia.
11-12 PlaceSlovenia - Switzerland 53-51
Slovenia nipped Switzerland to earn the 11th position. Slovenia jumped to an 18:7 lead after ten minutes. Slovenia protected the lead throughout the reminder of the contest and raced to the victory. Lea Debeljak (176-SG-01) scored 12 points, while Ajda Burgar (176-SG-01) had 8 points for the winners. Ymke Brouwer (182-F-01) replied with 16 points for Switzerland.
13-14 PlaceUkraine - Luxembourg 70-46
Ukraine stormed past Luxembourg to finish in the 13th position. Ukraine led throughout the bigger part of the game and clinched a well-deserved win. Anna Bakal (175-F-01) notched 19 points, while Vladyslava Kiba (176-SF-02) added 14 points and 9 rebounds for Ukraine. Kim Sowa (175-G-01) answered with 14 points for Luxembourg.
15-16 PlaceIceland - Estonia 76-75
Iceland nipped Estonia to take the 15th position in Skopje. Asta Grimsdottir (183-F-01) came up with 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Iceland recorded a 44:31 halftime lead. Sigrun Olafsdottir (170-G-01) had 18 points in the victory. Asi Anna-Gret (172-PG-02) replied with 24 points for Estonia.
17-18 PlaceBulgaria - Austria 62-65
Austria nipped Bulgaria to end up in the 17th position at the championship. Nina Krisper (178-F-01) notched 22 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Stella Popp (177-G/F-01) accounted for 15 points for Austria. Gabriela Vlahova (175-SG-01) replied with 24 points for Bulgaria.
19-20 PlaceNorway - United Kingdom 40-55
United Kingdom outscored Norway to victoriously finish their campaign in Skopje. Asha Andrews (170-G-03) nailed 11 points for the winning side. Pollyanna Sandie added 9 points for United Kingdom. Olivia Priestley (182-F-01) replied with 8 points for Norway.
21-22 PlaceKosovo - North Macedonia 65-86
North Macedonia finished their home tournament campaign with victory. They edged Kosovo behind 33 points and 11 boards from Ilina Selcova. Kosovo led by five points at halftime. But North Macedonia used a 29:10 run in the third term to surge ahead for good. Natalija Sekulovska (185-C-02) had 20 points for the winning side. Enisa Kamerolli (160-PG-03) replied with 15 points for Kosovo.
| Division B. Greece and Finland reach Final - Jul 13, 2019
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SEMISTurkey - Greece 56-58
Greece nipped Turkey and entered the title game. Ioanna Krimili (177-PG-01) nailed 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece accumulated a 21:10 lead after ten minutes. Turkey denied the deficit in the next two periods and took a 2-point lead at the final break. Greece though bounced back with a 16:10 run in the fourth term to snatch the win. Ioanna Chatzileonti (185-PF-02) had 14 points for Greece. Feride Akalan (180-F-01) replied with 24 points for Turkey.
Finland - Sweden 65-46
Finland outgunned Sweden to advance into the title game in Skopje. They also booked their Division A tickets for the next season. Sweden jumped to a 20:19 lead after ten minutes. But Finland went on a 30:16 run in the second half to seal the win. Awak Kuier (194-C-01) came up with impressive 26 points, 20 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Alma Elsnitz (177-G-01) replied with 8 points for Sweden.
| Division B. Sweden, Turkey, Greece and Finland enter Final Four - Jul 12, 2019
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QuarterfinalsSweden - Romania 63-55
Sweden rallied past Romania in the quarterfinal clash in Skopje. Romania jumped to a 17:11 lead after ten minutes. But Sweden responded with a 22:14 rally in the second term to take the lead. They held Romania to only 24 points in the second half to march to the win. Matilda Ekh (182-G-02), Alma Elsnitz (177-G-01) and Lovisa Djurstrom (191-F-01) provided 10 points each for the Scandinavian side. Evelina Petrof (176-SF-02) replied with 20 points for Romania.
Turkey - Denmark 62-58
Turkey held off Denmark to pave their way into the semifinal stage. Denmark recorded a 16:15 lead ten minutes into the game. But Turkey used a 35:25 run in the next two periods to spur ahead. Denmark limited Turkey to just 12 points in the fourth term but came up just short at the end. Sude Yilmaz (178-SG-02) chipped in 11 points, while Duygu Ozen (168-PG-01) had 9 points for the winners. Julianna Okosun (194-C-01) replied with 18 points and 10 rebounds for Denmark.
Greece - Holland 65-53
Greece made it through into the semifinal stage as they toppled Netherlands. Ioanna Krimili (177-PG-01) stepped up with 23 points and 7 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece dominated in the first half. They accounted for a 35:24 halftime lead. The margin grew at 15-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Elisavet Bountouri (183-F-02) had 17 points for the winners. Maud Huijbens (189-C-02) replied with 12 points for Netherlands.
Finland - Portugal 82-48
Finland advanced into the semifinal stage as they crushed Portugal today. Awak Kuier (194-C-01) scored 33 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the winners. Finland posted a 39:26 halftime lead. They sank 43 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Janette Aarnio (181-SF-02) had 12 points for Finland. Maria Silva (183-F-01) answered with 10 points for Portugal.
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Group ADenmark - Slovenia 59-54
Denmark toppled Slovenia to earn the second position in Group A. The Scandinavian team used a 24:13 run in the second period to clear off for good. Katrine Jessen (188-C/F-01) produced 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Frida Formann (179-G/F-01) added 15 points for Denmark. Lea Debeljak (176-SG-01) replied with 14 points for Slovenia.
Estonia - Norway 61-56
Estonia earned the second win in Group A as they topped Norway. Asi Anna-Gret (172-PG-02) provided 21 points for the winners. Norway led by six points at the first break. But Estonia responded with a 33:19 run in the next two quarter to spur ahead. They protected the lead throughout the fourth quarter and marched to the win. Marija Gontsarova (175-G-01) had 18 points for Estonia. Lina Stranger-Johannessen (182-G-01) responded with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for Norway.
Kosovo - Finland 37-93
Finland stormed past Kosovo to end up the preliminary round perfect. Finland grabbed a 49:15 halftime lead. They sank 44 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Liisa Taponen (194-C-02) tallied 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Meri Damoiseaux (161-PG-01) added 16 points for the winners. Dea Pushkolli (175-SF-03) replied with 11 points for Kosovo.
Group BIceland - Bulgaria 75-68
Iceland overwhelmed Bulgaria to claim the first win in Group B. Iceland recorded a 26:13 lead after ten minutes. They protected it throughout the reminder of the contest and rolled to the win. Asta Grimsdottir (183-F-01) delivered 19 points and 16 rebounds, while Anna Svansdottir (172-SG-01) added 18 points for Iceland. Bulgaria responded with 24 points from Konstantina Kakogianni (176-SG-01).
Portugal - Switzerland 85-53
Portugal breezed past Switzerland to improve at 3-1 record in Group B. Portugal accumulated a 28:10 run in the first period and cruised to the victory in the next quarters. Carolina Cruz (190-C-01) netted 21 points, while Sara Guerreiro (170-PG-01) had 16 points for Portugal. Emma Chardon (189-SF-02) replied with 12 points and 11 rebounds for Switzerland.
Group CSlovakia - North Macedonia 49-33
Slovakia gained the third win in Group C as they edged North Macedonia. Slovakia accumulated a 26:14 halftime lead. Slovakia held North Macedonia to just 4 points in the fourth term and raced to the win. Zuzana Zahornacka (178-SG-01) posted 8 points for Slovakia. Ilina Selcova (175-PG-02) had 15 points for North Macedonia.
Austria - Greece 48-68
Greece bruised Austria to register the fifth straight victory in Group C. Elisavet Bountouri (183-F-02) chipped in 14 points for the Hellenes. Eftychia Dermitzaki (171-SG-02) and Christina Anastasopoulou (182-SF-02) had 12 points each for the winners. Nina Krisper (178-F-01) banked in 10 points for Austria.
Romania - Ireland 62-53
Romania prevailed against Ireland to clinch the second spot in Group C. Mara Martonos (178-F-02) was responsible for 16 points in the win. Romania piled up a 33:23 halftime lead. They followed with a 19:13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Anamaria Pop (170-PG-02) had 10 points for Romania. Abby Flynn (165-PG-01) replied with 17 points for Ireland.
Group DLuxembourg - United Kingdom 38-36
Luxembourg nipped United Kingdom in a low-scoring battle in Group D. United Kingdom jumped to a 13:7 lead after ten minutes. However Luxembourg rallied to a 23:20 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 5-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Tanja De Rond (186-C-01) tossed in 14 points for Luxembourg. Rebecca Adheuwaah (177-PF-02) replied with 10 points for United Kingdom.
Holland - Sweden 55-65
Sweden toppled Netherlands to win the fifth consecutive game in Skopje. Sweden grabbed a 30:25 halftime lead. Netherlands tied things heading into the fourth term. But the Scandinavian team used a 23:13 run in the final quarter to snatch the win. Stina Almqvist (181-G-02) recorded 16 points, while Matilda Ekh (182-G-02) added 12 points for Sweden. Jade Blagrove (184-F/C-01) and Floor Toonders (190-PF-02) answered with 13 points each for Netherlands.
Albania - Ukraine 60-80
Vladyslava Kiba (176-SF-02) provided 30 points and 9 rebounds to pace Ukraine past Albania. Anastasiia Kovtun (193-C-02) added 12 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Ornela Muca (171-PG-02) chipped in 25 points for Albania.
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Group ADenmark - Estonia 83-43
Denmark smashed Estonia to improve at 3-1 record in Group A. Frida Formann (179-G/F-01) came up with 17 points for the Scandinavian side. Denmark established a 41:30 halftime lead. They held Estonia to just 13 points in the second half to march to the victory. Alberte Rimdal (174-G-02) had 14 points for Denmark. Asi Anna-Gret (172-PG-02) notched 13 points for Estonia.
Norway - Kosovo 52-51
Norway nipped Kosovo to record the first win in Skopje. The Scandinavian team built a 30:18 halftime lead. Kosovo went on a 23:11 run in the fourth period but came up short of win at the end. Kari Kyrkjebo (182-F/C-01) notched 19 points and 13 rebounds for Norway. Enisa Kamerolli (160-PG-03) replied with 15 points and 10 rebounds for Kosovo.
Slovenia - Finland 53-56
Finland nipped Slovenia to gain the fourth straight win. Slovenia eked out a 27:26 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 3-point mark at the final break. But Finland responded with a 17:11 run in the fourth term to snatch the win. Awak Kuier (194-C-01) tallied 15 points and 15 rebounds, while Janette Aarnio (181-SF-02) added 14 points for the winners. Ajda Burgar (176-SG-01) and Elma Dautovic (177-G-01) answered with 12 points each for Slovenia.
Group BSwitzerland - Iceland 86-35
Switzerland cruised past Iceland to improve at 2-1 record in Group B. Virginie Bruchez (172-G-01) tossed in 19 points for the Swiss team. Switzerland grabbed a 46:26 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Ymke Brouwer (182-F-01) had 13 points for the winners. Olof Oladottir (159-PG-01) answered with 10 points for Iceland.
Bulgaria - Turkey 54-97
Turkey recorded the fourth consecutive win at the tournament. Feride Akalan (180-F-01) posted 19 points to lead the winners. Turkey established a 46:26 halftime lead. They sank 51 points in the second half and raced to the win. Melek Uzunoglu (187-PF-02) had 12 points and 8 rebounds for Turkey. Ivana Nikolova (187-F/C-01) topscored with 19 points for Bulgaria.
Group CIreland - Greece 40-51
Greece outscored Ireland to remain undefeated in Skopje. Greece ensured a 28:15 halftime advantage. Ireland pulled within 9 points at the final break but Greece limited them to 10 points in the fourth quarter to drive to the win. Elisavet Bountouri (183-F-02) stepped up with 14 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Abby Flynn (165-PG-01) answered with 14 points for Ireland.
North Macedonia - Austria 51-66
Austria opened win count at the tournament. They upset North Macedonia in Skopje. North Macedonia posted a 29:26 halftime lead. But Austria used a 23:6 run in the fourth stanza to secure the winning outcome. Nina Krisper and Stella Popp (177-G/F-01) provided 14 points each for the winners. Albina Pljakaj (172-SG-01) responded with 14 points for North Macedonia.
Romania - Slovakia 50-54
Slovakia topped Romania to improve at 2-2 record in Group C. Slovakia recorded a 12:5 lead ten minutes into the game. They followed with a 22:13 run in the third stanza to boost the lead to 16 points. Romania narrowed the gap in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the loss. Barbora Bohusova (177-G-01) chipped in 11 points for Slovakia. Evelina Petrof (176-SF-02) answered with 18 points for Romania.
Group DHolland - Luxembourg 80-28
Netherlands crushed Luxembourg to record the fourth straight win. The Dutch team led from start to finish. They grabbed a 47:18 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Emy Hayford (175-G/F-01) tossed in 17 points, while Maud Huijbens (189-C-02) added 13 points for Netherlands. Liz Irthum (182-C-01) replied with 6 points for Luxembourg.
Sweden - Ukraine 73-38
Sweden crushed Ukraine to register the fourth win in Group D. Sweden led by just three points at halftime 31:28. But they ignited a massive 42:10 run in the second half to breeze to the win. Matilda Ekh (182-G-02) came up with 23 points for Sweden. Anastasiia Kucheronok (175-F-02) replied with 18 points for Ukraine.
United Kingdom - Albania 67-50
Great Britain defeated Albania to register the first victory in Skopje. Albania enjoyed a 27:22 halftime advantage. Great Britain however went on a 45:23 rally in the second half to trounce their opponents. Jade Mbam (170-PG-02) had 15 points, while Esther Little (184-PF-01) notched 14 points and 16 rebounds for the winners. Ornela Muca (171-PG-02) replied with 14 points for Albania.
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Group AFinland - Norway 68-28
Finland recorded the third straight win at the tournament. They beat Norway to remain perfect. Finland used a 44:16 first half run to clear off for good. Awak Kuier (194-C-01) netted 10 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the winners. Lina Stranger-Johannessen (182-G-01) responded with 7 points for Norway.
Kosovo - Denmark 37-106
Denmark cruised past Kosovo to gain the second win in Skopje. Denmark recorded a 46:21 halftime lead. Denmark went on a 60:16 run in the second half to cruise to the victory. Julianna Okosun (194-C-01) produced 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Katrine Jessen (188-C/F-01) had 12 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Dea Pushkolli (175-SF-03) replied with 16 points for Kosovo.
Estonia - Slovenia 51-74
Slovenia earned the third straight victory in Group A. They fired past Estonia to stay undefeated. Lea Debeljak (176-SG-01) recorded 21 points for the winners. Slovenia posted a 25:13 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a 24:13 rally in the fourth stanza to ice the win. Ajda Burgar (176-SG-01) had 20 points for the winners. Helerin Kass (184-PF-02) and Marija Gontsarova (175-G-01) had 9 points each in the loss.
Group BIceland - Portugal 49-65
Portugal rallied past Iceland for 2-1 record in Group B. Carolina Cruz (190-C-01) had 19 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Portugal accounted for a 31:22 halftime lead. Portugal held Iceland to just 7 points in the fourth term and raced to the win. Maria Silva (183-F-01) chipped in 14 points for Portugal. Asta Grimsdottir (183-F-01) notched 26 points and 11 rebounds for Iceland.
Turkey - Switzerland 68-57
Turkey toppled Switzerland to gain the third win in a row in Group B. Derin Erdogan provided 16 points for Turkey. They eked out a 34:32 halftime lead. Turkey went on a 20:12 rally in the final stanza to seal the win. Nisa Yalcin (192-C-01) had 11 points in the victory. Emma Chardon (189-SF-02) responded with 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Swiss team.
Group CAustria - Romania 41-53
Romania toppled Austria to gain 2-1 record in Group C. Romania recorded a 22:5 lead after ten minutes. But Austria responded with a 21:3 run in the second stanza to erase the deficit. But Romania lived up to the challenge. They went on a 28:15 run in the second half to snatch the win. Mara Martonos (178-F-02) accounted for 16 points and 14 rebounds in the victory. Stella Popp (177-G/F-01) replied with 18 points for Austria.
Slovakia - Ireland 58-70
Ireland recorded the third consecutive win in Skopje. They beat Slovakia to stay on top of Group C ladder. Katie Walshe (180-F-01) scored 18 points to lead the charge. Abby Flynn (165-PG-01) added 15 points and 9 assists for Ireland. Miriam Istonova (172-SG-02) answered with 13 points for Slovakia.
Greece - North Macedonia 48-38
Greece recorded the third straight win in Group C. They beat North Macedonia to stay undefeated. Greece accounted for a 25:22 halftime lead. They limited the hosts to just 16 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Ioanna Krimili (177-PG-01) notched 18 points, while Ioanna Chatzileonti (185-PF-02) added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Ilina Selcova (175-PG-02) tallied 16 points for North Macedonia.
Group DUkraine - United Kingdom 65-46
Ukraine improved at 2-1 record following a comfortable win over United Kingdom. Vladyslava Kiba (176-SF-02) notched 21 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. United Kingdom posted a 26:22 halftime lead. But Ukraine went on a 43:20 second half run to seal the victory. Myroslava Topchyi (178-F/G-01) netted 17 points in the win. Brahe Ashton (165-PG-01) replied with 14 points for United Kingdom.
Luxembourg - Sweden 35-47
Sweden remains unbeaten in Skopje as they drove past Luxembourg for the third straight win. Matilda Ekh (182-G-02) came up with 16 points and 7 rebounds for the Scandinavian team. Sweden accumulated a 21:18 halftime lead and they never looked back en route to the win. Sanna Strom (180-F-02) had 6 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Morgane Scaillet (182-F-01) chipped in 10 points for Luxembourg.
Albania - Holland 36-89
Netherlands stormed past Albania to open 3-0 record in the ladder. Maud Huijbens (189-C-02) stepped up with 24 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Netherlands registered a 46:16 halftime lead. They kept Albania at bay throughout the second half to ease to the win. Vita Stam (189-F/C-01) had 19 points for Netherlands. Klea Verri (169-SG-01) answered with 15 points for Albania.
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Group AEstonia - Kosovo 100-35
Estonia bruised Kosovo to record the first win in Group A. Estonia registered a 61:17 halftime lead. They held Kosovo to just 18 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Asi Anna Gret had 16 points, while Marija Gontsarova (175-G-01) added 13 points and 10 rebounds for Estonia. Dea Pushkolli had 10 points for Kosovo.
Slovenia - Norway 70-31
Slovenia thumped Norway to gain the second straight win. Slovenia built a 38:17 halftime lead. They kept Norway at distance throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Lea Debeljak (176-SG-01) chipped in 13 points, while Ajda Burgar (176-SG-01) contributed 11 points for Slovenia. Kari Kyrkjebo (182-F/C-01) netted 8 points for Norway.
Denmark - Finland 66-73
Finland beat Denmark to gain the second straight win at the tournament. Denmark jumped to a 20:13 lead after ten minutes. But Finland used a 23:12 run in the fourth term to snatch the win. Awak Kuier (194-C-01) produced 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Janette Aarnio (181-SF-02) added 16 points in the victory. Frida Formann (179-G/F-01) replied with 17 points for Denmark.
Group BPortugal - Turkey 41-62
Turkey outmuscled Portugal to remain perfect in Group B. Turkey dominated from start to finish and recorded a well-deserved win at the end. Feride Akalan (180-F-01) tossed in 15 points, while Sude Yilmaz (178-SG-02) had 10 points in the victory. Joana Lopes (177-F-01) replied with 8 points for Portugal.
Switzerland - Bulgaria 75-58
Switzerland opened win count at the tournament. They topped Bulgaria for 1-0 record. Emma Chardon (189-SF-02) and Ymke Brouwer (182-F-01) produced 26 points each for the Swiss team. Switzerland built a 54:30 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Ivana Nikolova (187-F/C-01) replied with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Bulgaria.
Group CIreland - North Macedonia 60-39
Ireland upset hosting North Macedonia for the second consecutive win in Group C. Katie Walshe (180-F-01) came up with 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. North Macedonia grabbed an 18:12 lead ten minutes into the game. But Ireland ignited a 37:12 second half run to ice the win. Abby Flynn (165-PG-01) notched 13 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the Irish team. Teona Pop Stojanova (190-C-02) had 10 points and 18 rebounds for North Macedonia.
Slovakia - Austria 57-50
Slovakia held off Austria to gain the initial win in Skopje. Sofia Virasztoova (173-SF-01) delivered 16 points and 10 rebounds to pace the effort. Austria led by a single point at halftime. But Slovakia went on a 19:11 run in the fourth term to snatch the win. Barbora Bohusova (177-G-01) had 10 points in the victory. Sophie Baydanov (174-G-03) netted 11 points for Austria.
Romania - Greece 51-63
Greece outscored Romania for the second consecutive win in Group C. Ioanna Krimili (177-PG-01) delivered 18 points for the winners. Ioanna Chatzileonti (185-PF-02) added 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Hellenes. Bianca-Maria Nan (183-F/C-01) delivered 19 points for Romania.
Group DHolland - Ukraine 68-65 OT
Netherlands claimed the first win in Group D. They topped Ukraine in overtime to open win count. Emy Hayford (175-G/F-01) provided 19 points and 6 rebounds for the Dutch side. Chermensa Van la Parra (161-PG-01) added 11 points and 8 steals for the winners. Myroslava Topchyi (178-F/G-01) replied with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Ukraine.
Luxembourg - Albania 74-49
Luxembourg prevailed against Albania to register the first win in Skopje. Kim Sowa (175-G-01) banked in 17 points to lead the charge. Luxembourg went on a 43:22 second half rally to ensure the win. Tanja De Rond (186-C-01) tallied 13 points and 12 rebounds for Luxembourg. Klea Verri (169-SG-01) topscored with 20 points for Albania.
Sweden - United Kingdom 81-38
Sweden thumped United Kingdom to improve at 2-0 record. Matilda Ekh (182-G-02) tossed in 24 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for the Scandinavian team. Sweden accumulated a 41:22 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Sanna Strom (180-F-02) chipped in 20 points for Sweden. Rebecca Adheuwaah (177-PF-02) answered with 8 points for United Kingdom.
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Group AFinland - Estonia 90-65
Finland eased past Estonia in the opener. Sanni Tuomisto (175-G-01) provided 23 points to lead the winners. Ebba Pekonen (171-G-01) tossed in 14 points for the Finnish team. Marie Sepp (167-PG-02) delivered 21 points for Estonia.
Norway - Denmark 29-86
Denmark opened win count in Skopje. They beat Norway in Group A first game. Alberte Rimdal (174-G-02) stepped up with 19 points to lead the charge. Katrine Jessen (188-C/F-01) and Emilie Gudmand (175-G-01) contributed 11 points each for Denmark. Norway answered with 8 points and 9 rebounds from Kari Kyrkjebo (182-F/C-01).
Kosovo - Slovenia 12-97
Slovenia cruised past Kosovo in Group A opener. Lea Debeljak (176-SG-01) and Elma Dautovic (177-G-01) posted 16 points each for the winners. Tringa Ukaj (171-PG-01) replied with 4 points for Kosovo.
Group BBulgaria - Portugal 35-92
Sara Guerreiro (170-PG-01) recorded 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to carry Portugal past Bulgaria in Skopje. Mariana Carvalho (175-G-01) added 12 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds for Portugal. Ivana Nikolova (187-F/C-01) replied with 10 points for Bulgaria.
Turkey - Iceland 103-41
Five players scored in double digits to lead Turkey past Iceland. Feride Akalan (180-F-01) posted 16 points to lead the charge. Sude Yilmaz (178-SG-02) delivered 15 points for Turkey. Astan Grimsdottir replied with 15 points and 10 rebounds for Iceland.
Group CNorth Macedonia - Romania 44-59
Romania outscored North Macedonia in the opening game at the tournament. Laura Vaida (192-C-01) stepped up with 16 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side. Anamaria Pop (170-PG-02) added 12 points for the visitors. North Macedonia answered with 14 points from Ilina Selcova (175-PG-02).
Greece - Slovakia 73-38
Greece stormed past Slovakia in the opener. Elisavet Bountouri (183-F-02) came up with 15 points for the Hellenes. Ioanna Chatzileonti (185-PF-02) added 13 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Greece. Lucia Zilinska (190-C-02) tossed in 12 points for Slovakia.
Austria - Ireland 39-60
Ireland prevailed against Austria in the opening game. Alexandra Mulligan (176-F/G-01) accounted for 15 points for the Irish team. Katie Williamson (183-F/C-01) added 11 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Veronika Heiss (178-F) replied with 12 points for Austria.
Group DAlbania - Sweden 46-100
Sweden smashed Albania to gain the first victory in Group D. Alma Elsnitz (177-G-01) came up with 23 points for the Scandinavian team. Stina Almqvist (181-G-02) provided 13 points for Sweden. Ornela Muca (171-PG-02) and Klea Verri (169-SG-01) were responsible for 12 points each for Albania.
United Kingdom - Holland 48-73
Netherlands claimed the opening win in Skopje. They breezed past United Kingdom for 1-0 record. Annika Van Heukelom (179-SG-01) delivered 14 points for the Dutch team. Lotte Sant (184-PF-01) and Floor Toonders (190-PF-02) produced 12 points each for Netherlands. Asha Andrews (170-G-03) answered with 8 points for United Kingdom.
Ukraine - Luxembourg 58-41
Ukraine beat Luxembourg to take the first victory at the tournament. Vladyslava Kiba (176-SF-02) netted 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the winners. Olena Popova (170-PG-01) and Lidiya Dzhus (187-PF-02) contributed 8 points each for Ukraine. Joy Baum (172-G-02) and Tanja De Rond (186-C-01) answered with 7 points each for Luxembourg.
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Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U18 Division C Awards 2019 - Aug 6, 2019
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MVP: Kayla Keshmeshian (PG-03) of Armenia
Best Guard: Kayla Keshmeshian (PG-03) of Armenia
Best Forward: Mary Markaryan (178-F-02) of Armenia
Best Center: Lies Bosma (175-F/C-01) of Andorra
1st Team
PG: Kayla Keshmeshian (PG-03) of Armenia
PG: Michela Zammit (155-PG-01) of Malta
G/F: Anthea Micallef (175-G/F-01) of Malta
F: Mary Markaryan (178-F-02) of Armenia
F/C: Lies Bosma (175-F/C-01) of Andorra
Honorable Mention
Sasha Lecuyer (172-SG-02) of Malta
Patil Yaacoubian (172-SG-02) of Armenia
Cloe Torcuato (173-C-02) of Andorra
Nino Gadelia (176-PG-02) of Georgia
Celia Mebarki (170-PG-01) of Monaco
Mireya Benitez (165-PG-01) of Gibraltar
Daniela Panu (190-'C-03) of Moldova
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FINALMalta - Armenia 73-79
Armenia earned Division C title. They defeated Malta in the championship game. Armenia posted a 40:37 halftime lead. Malta erased the deficit in the third term to take a one-point lead. However Armenia used a 21:14 rally in the fourth stanza to become champions. Kayla Keshmeshian (PG-03) produced 24 points, while Patil Yaacoubian (172-SG-02) added 22 points for Armenia. Mikela Riolo (170-SG-01) answered with 19 points and 12 rebounds for Malta.
3-4 PlaceGeorgia - Andorra 72-45
Georgia earned Bronze medals in Andorra. They stormed past the hosts in the consolation final. Georgia accounted for a 39:28 halftime lead. Georgia held Andorra to only 17 points in the second half and raced to the triumph. Nino Gadelia (176-PG-02) produced 22 points, while Tamar Papuashvili (180-PF-03) and Maia Dvali (182-F-02) chipped in 12 points each for Georgia. Maria Sobany (157-PG-02) replied with 12 points for Andorra.
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SEMISMalta - Georgia 53-48
Malta defeated Georgia to reach the Final. Malta posted a 36:25 halftime lead. Georgia managed to narrow the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Michela Zammit (155-PG-01) recorded 19 points, while Sasha Lecuyer (172-SG-02) added 14 points in the win. Nino Gadelia (176-PG-02) and Tamar Papuashvili (180-PF-03) tossed in 10 points each for Georgia.
Armenia - Andorra 71-61
Mary Markaryan (178-F-02) tallied 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead Armenia past Andorra into the title game. Armenia registered a 43:23 halftime lead. Andorra sparked a 22:12 run in the fourth term but could not escape the loss. Kayla Keshmeshian (PG-03) had 16 points for the winners. Laura Marrugat (173-F-02) provided 17 points and 11 rebounds for Andorra.
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Group AMalta - Andorra 63-36
Malta defeated Andorra to record the third straight win in Group A. Malta ensured a comfortable 37:12 halftime lead. They followed with an 18:4 run in the third term to clear off for good. Michela Zammit (155-PG-01) tossed in 16 points, while Sasha Lecuyer (172-SG-02) added 15 points and 9 rebounds in the win. Laura Marrugat (173-F-02) answered with 15 points and 8 rebounds for Andorra.
Moldova - Monaco 46-67
Monaco defeated Moldova to finish preliminary round with one victory. Moldova led by two points at the first break. But Monaco used a 35:25 second half run to secure the win. Celia Mebarki (170-PG-01) came up with 25 points for the winners. Iuliana Stoianova (172-G-02) chipped in 12 points for Moldova.
Group BGeorgia - Armenia 55-74
Armenia outgunned Georgia to secure the second win in Andorra. Armenia claimed a 30:23 halftime lead. They went on a 23:10 run in the third quarter to build a decisive advantage. Patil Yaacoubian (172-SG-02) notched 20 points for the winners. Kayla Keshmeshian (PG-03) added 18 points and 13 assists for Armenia. Nino Gadelia (176-PG-02) and Nona Tsomaia (165-PG-03) provided 8 points apiece for Georgia.
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