Division B. Slovenia conquer title in Podgorica - Jul 17, 2016
FINAL
Slovenia - Lithuania 62-45 Slovenia celebrated Division B title in Podgorica. They rallied past Lithuania in the Final tonight. Alma Potocnik (173-PG-97) produced 23 points and 9 rebounds for the champions. Lithuania got to a confident start. They held Slovenia to just 6 points in the opening frame to take a 6-point lead. Slovenia though picked up the tempo in the second term. They got within 4 points at halftime 20:24. Slovenia went on an 18:9 run in the third term to secure a 5-point lead at the final intermission. They ignited a 24:12 surge in the fourth term and secured the winning outcome at the end. Annamaria Prezelj tossed in 16 points for Slovenia. Daugile Sarauskaite (196-C-96) responded with 13 points and 13 rebounds for Lithuania. Agne Cerneckyte (175-SG-96) finished with 9 points in the defeat.
3-4 Place
Hungary - Czech Republic 50-49 Hungary earned the Bronze medals in Podgorica. They nipped Czech Republic on the final day of the tournament to step onto the pedestal. Debora Dubei (181-SF-97) posted 19 points to lead the winners. Czech Republic enjoyed a 25:22 halftime lead. Hungary pulled within two points at the final intermission. Hungary then went on a 14:11 run in the fourth quarter to snatch victory. Dorottya Nagy (180-PF-97) had 7 points for the winning side. Petra Holesinska (175-G-97) responded with 16 points for Czech Republic.
5-6 Place
United Kingdom - Montenegro 63-46 Great Britain claimed the fifth place in Podgorica. They finished their campaign beating Montenegro. Savannah Wilkinson (178-F-98) posted 15 points to pace the winners. Montenegro earned a 17:10 lead after ten minutes. But Great Britain surged ahead in the second term. They secured a 27:26 halftime lead. Great Britain went on a 19:7 rally in the third term to extend the margin. Great Britain maintained the lead throughout the fourth term and marched to the win. Georgia Gayle (170-PG-97) provided 11 points for the winners. Bojana Kovacevic (187-F/C-96, agency: Regeneracom Sports) responded with 10 points and 9 rebounds for Montenegro.
7-8 Place
Romania - Croatia 62-64 Croatia nipped Romania to earn the seventh position at the tournament. Anita Kelava (189-PF-97) delivered 15 points and 13 rebounds to lead the winners. Romania enjoyed a 26:24 halftime lead. Croatia spurred ahead in the third term. They grabbed a 5-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Romania narrowed the deficit in the final frame but could not rescue the game. Iva Slonjsak (183-SG-97) tossed in 12 points for the winners. Paula Lenart (181-G/F-96) and Kincso Kelemen (175-PG-96) responded with 16 points each for Romania.
Division B. Lithuania and Slovenia advance into Final - Jul 16, 2016
SEMIFINALS
Lithuania - Czech Republic 72-51 Lithuania became finalists in Podgorica. They stormed past Czech Republic in the semifinal battle tonight. Daugile Sarauskaite (196-C-96) finished with 21 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Baltic team. Czech Republic eked out a 33:32 halftime lead. But Lithuania went on a 22:12 run in the third term to spur ahead. They held Czech Republic to just 6 points in the fourth quarter to march to the victory. Laura Juskaite (187-PF-97) delivered 14 points for the winners. Eva Kopecka (171-SF-96) responded with 11 points for Czech Republic.
Hungary - Slovenia 56-66 Slovenia beat Hungary in the first semifinal clash in Podgorica. Annamaria Prezelj (177-SG-97) stepped up with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists to carry Slovenia into the Final. Slovenia jumped to a 21:11 lead ten minutes into the game. Hungary pulled within 8 points at the interval. They got within 7 points at the final intermission. However Slovenia limited Hungary to just 12 points in the fourth term and rallied to the victory. Alma Potocnik (173-PG-97) netted 13 points for the winners. Bernadett Horvath (170-PG-96) responded with 20 points for Hungary.
Division B. Day 2 of Second Stage in Podgorica - Jul 15, 2016
Group E
Croatia - Hungary 45-39 Croatia bounced back from the loss a day earlier and held off Hungary for the first win in Group E. Klaudija Perisa (180-SG-96) posted 10 points to pace the winners. Hungary recorded an 18:11 lead after ten minutes. Croatia denied the deficit in the next two quarters. They eked out a single point lead at the final intermission. Croatia held their opponents to just 4 points in the fourth frame and snatched victory. Iva Slonjsak (183-SG-97) chipped in 9 points for the winning side. Virag Weninger (178-SG-97) responded with 11 points for Hungary.
Romania - Czech Republic 52-75 Czech Republic posted the second victory in Group E. They beat Romania for 2-1 record. Petra Holesinska (175-G-97) posted 24 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Czech Republic piled up a 31:24 halftime lead. They went on a strong rally in the second half and sealed the victory. Michaela Gaislerova (179-F-97) provided 13 points for the winners. Paula Lenart (181-G/F-96) responded with 10 points and 13 rebounds for Romania.
Group F
Montenegro - United Kingdom 75-58 Five players scored in double digits as Montenegro overcame United Kingdom. The British side jumped to a 20:14 lead after ten minutes. But Montenegro used a 24:11 rally in the third term to secure a 12-point lead. Montenegro followed with an 18:13 run in the fourth stanza and sealed the win. Bojana Kovacevic (187-F/C-96, agency: Regeneracom Sports) and Milica Manojlovic (170-PG-98) delivered 15 points each for Montenegro. Kennedy Leonard (173-G-96) responded with 12 points for United Kingdom.
Slovenia - Lithuania 66-77 Lithuania rallied past Slovenia to stay perfect in Group F. Erika Kregzdyte (178-SF-96) stepped up with 23 points to lead the Baltic team. Lithuania jumped to a 37:30 halftime lead. They followed with a strong 21:11 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Laura Juskaite (187-PF-97) netted 11 points for the winners. Althea Gwashavanhu (190-C-97) responded with 17 points and 11 rebounds for Slovenia.
Group G
Belarus - Israel 45-55 Israel outgunned Belarus for 1-1 record in Group G. Yarden Danan (178-G-97) stepped up with 15 points and 9 boards for the winners. Israel eked out a 25:21 halftime lead. Belarus pulled within three points at the final intermission. Israel however went on a 17:10 run in the fourth quarter and iced the victory. Ofir Banel produced 13 points for the winners. Hanna Brych (183-C-97) responded with 13 points and 15 boards for Belarus.
Division B. The Start of Second Stage in Podgorica - Jul 13, 2016
Group E
Hungary - Romania 66-47 Hungary overcame Romania for 2-0 record on top of Group E. Eniko Kuttor (185-F-97) provided 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Hungary jumped to a 17:7 lead after ten minutes. They established a 33:18 halftime lead. Hungary kept Romania at bay throughout the fourth term and cruised to the victory. Debora Dubei (181-SF-97) provided 10 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Ioana Ghizila (173-G-97) responded with 16 points for Romania.
Czech Republic - Croatia 97-47 Czech Republic opened the Second Stage action with a comfortable rout of Croatia. Petra Holesnikova came up with 23 points to lead the winners. Czech Republic grabbed a 32:9 lead after ten minutes. The Czech side unloaded 32 points in the third term and cleared off for good. Eliska Mircova (178-PG-96) provided 16 points for the winners. Katarina Trehub (191-C-97) answered with 9 points for Croatia.
Group F
Lithuania - Montenegro 84-60 Lithuania drubbed Montenegro for 2-0 record on top of Group F. Dalia Belickaite (175-SG-96) produced 20 points for the Baltic team. Lithuania snatched a 41:38 halftime lead. However they triggered a 21:8 run in the third term to clear off. Laura Juskaite produced 18 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Bozica Mujovic (178-G-96) answered with 10 points for Montenegro.
United Kingdom - Slovenia 50-69 Slovenia beat United Kingdom to gain 2-0 record in Group F. Larisa Ocvirk (184-SF-97) posted 24 points and 14 rebounds to pace the winning team. Slovenia registered a 38:24 halftime lead. United Kingdom pulled within 13 points at the final intermission. Slovenia however limited their opponents to just 9 points in the fourth stanza and cruised to the victory. Annamaria Prezelj (177-SG-97) accounted for 24 points for the winners. Savannah Wilkinson (178-F-98) and Kennedy Leonard (173-G-96) responded with 9 points each for United Kingdom.
Group G
Israel - Ukraine 70-75 Ukraine rolled past Israel for the first victory in Group G. Olga Yatskovets (183-C-97) posted 26 points and 18 rebounds for the winners. Ukraine eked out a 36:35 halftime lead. Israel tied things up at 56 heading into the fourth frame. Ukraine however limited Israel to just 14 points in the fourth quarter and marched to the win. Viktoriya Kondus (170-SF-97) dropped 22 points for Ukraine. Ofir Banet (168-G-96, agency: LBM Management) responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds for Israel.
Bulgaria - Ireland 73-51 Bulgaria overcame a slow start to defeat Ireland in Group G opener. Teodora Dineva (178-G/F-96) posted 26 points to lead the winners. Ireland jumped to a 19:9 lead after ten minutes. Bulgaria however responded with a strong 34:9 run in the second term to spur ahead. Bulgaria boosted the margin at 20-point mark heading into the fourth frame and cruised to the victory. Iva Georgieva (170-PG-96) provided 16 points for the winners. Kate O'Flaherty (180-G-96) notched 17 points for Ireland.
Division B. Recap of Day 3 in Podgorica - Jul 11, 2016
Group A
Hungary - Ukraine 47-48 Ukraine registered the opening victory in Podgorica. They nipped Hungary behind two late free throws from Olga Yatskovets (183-C-97). Hungary jumped to a 15:6 lead after the opening frame. They secured a 26:17 halftime lead. But Ukraine turned the tables in the second half. They got within 3 points at the final intermission. Ukraine pulled closer late in regulation and then Olga Yatskovets came up with decisive free throws to seal the victory for Ukraine. She finished with 18 points for the winners. Viktoriya Kondus (170-SF-97) posted 11 points for Ukraine. Bernadett Horvath (170-PG-96) responded with 14 points for Hungary.
Group B
Romania - Croatia 62-54 Romania held off Croatia in Group B action. Ana Ferariu (174-G-97) recorded 16 points and 11 caroms as Romania maintained their perfect record. Croatia enjoyed a 32:29 halftime lead. However Romania went on a 26:9 rally in the third term to surge ahead. Croatia held their opponents to just 7 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Paula Lenart (181-G/F-96) produced 14 points and 10 boards for the winners. Iva Slonjsak (183-SG-97) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Croatia.
Bulgaria - Belarus 56-64 Belarus defeated Bulgaria for the first victory in Podgorica. Yanina Inkina (183-PF-97) posted 21 points to lead the winners. Belarus dominated in the first half. They recorded a 20:12 lead after ten minutes. Belarus boosted the margin at 17-point mark at the interval. Bulgaria narrowed the gap at 11-point mark at the final intermission. They held Belarus to just 10 points in the fourth stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Anastasiya Sushchyk (160-PG-97) provided 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Borislava Hrisova responded with 23 points and 8 rebounds for Bulgaria.
Group C
Israel - United Kingdom 50-77 Great Britain coasted past Israel for the first win in Group C. Kennedy Leonard (173-G-96) chipped in 25 points to lead the winners. Great Britain eked out a 37:34 halftime lead. They followed with a 22:5 run in the third term to clear off for good. Georgia Gayle (170-PG-97) tossed in 19 points for the winners. Yael Galili (175-SG-97) answered with 11 points for Israel.
Group D
Montenegro - Ireland 81-41 Montenegro opened win count in Podgorica. They breezed past Ireland for 1-1 record in Group D. Milena Bajic (185-F/C-96) provided 14 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Montenegro went on a 26:10 run in the second period to open a 22-point halftime lead. Montenegro followed with a 22:9 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Vanja Mudresa (182-F/C-96) totaled 11 points in the win. Nadine Rice (178-F-96) responded with 12 points for Ireland.
Division B. Recap of Day 2 in Podgorica - Jul 10, 2016
Group A
Czech Republic - Hungary 57-72 Hungary victoriously opened their championship campaign. They rallied past Czech Republic for the first win. Debora Dubei (181-SF-97) posted 15 points and 9 caroms for the winners. Hungary dominated from start to finish. They outscored their opponents in all four periods en route to the win. Dorottya Nagy (180-PF-97) posted 14 points for Hungary. Michaela Gaislerova (179-F-97) responded with 13 points for Czech Republic.
Group B
Bulgaria - Romania 56-61 Romania keep winning in Montenegro. They overcame Bulgaria to stay undefeated in Group B. Ana Ferariu (174-G-97) came up with 15 points to lead the charge. Bulgaria jumped to a 20:10 lead at the first break. But Romania denied the deficit in the next two periods. Romania held their opponents to just 9 points in the fourth quarter and secured the victory. Paula Lenart (181-G/F-96) posted 11 points and 13 boards for the winners. Borislava Hristova (161-PG-98) replied with 21 points for Bulgaria.
Belarus - Croatia 61-74 Croatia outgunned Belarus for the second straight victory in Podgorica. Iva Slonjsak (183-SG-97) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Croatia built a 40:34 halftime lead. Croatia followed with a 21:9 rally in the third term and marched to the victory. Klaudija Perisa (180-SG-96) tossed in 14 points for the winners. Hanna Brych (183-C-97) responded with 15 points for Belarus.
Group C
Lithuania - Israel 63-61 Lithuania keeps piling up victories in Podgorica. They nipped Israel for 2-0 record in Group C. The Baltic side got to a confident start. They rallied to a 40:26 halftime lead. Israel pulled closer in the third term. They got as close as 6 points heading into the fourth stanza. Israel held Lithuania to just 9 points in the fourth period but came up just short of victory. Laura Juskaite (187-PF-97) delivered 23 points, while Daugile Sarauskaite (196-C-96) posted 16 points and 16 rebounds for Lithuania. Lev Tal (179-PF-97) answered with 14 points for Israel.
Group D
Slovenia - Montenegro 77-72 Alma Potocnik (173-PG-97) stepped up with 26 points and 7 assists to carry Slovenia past Montenegro in Podgorica. The hosts opened a 25:13 lead after the first period. But Slovenia denied the deficit in the second term. The teams arrived at halftime tied at 42. Slovenia dropped 35 points after the big break and marched to the victory. Annamaria Prezelj (177-SG-97) finished with 20 points for Slovenia. Bozica Mujovic (178-G-96) and Bojana Kovacevic (187-F/C-96, agency: Regeneracom Sports) replied with 15 points each for Montenegro.
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