Italy edge Russia to clinch title in Klatovy - Aug 11, 2019
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FINALItaly - Russia 70-67
Italy claimed title in Klatovy. They defeated Russia to earn the Gold medals. It was a close battle from start to finish. The teams were tied at 12 ten minutes into the game. Italy eked out a 34:32 halftime lead. Russia managed to pull within one point at the final break. But Italy held their opponents to just 16 points in the fourth frame to rally to the victory. Costanza Verona (170-PG-99) finished with 25 points, while Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) added 15 points for the champions. Russia replied with 19 points from Valentina Kozhukhar (188-C/F-99).
3-4 PlaceFrance - Belgium 50-34
France thumped Belgium to earn the Bronze medals in Czech Republic. France recorded a 19:17 halftime lead. They held Belgium to just 17 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Tima Pouye (174-PG-99) posted 18 points and 9 rebounds for les Bleues. Lore Devos (185-G-99) accounted for 10 points for Belgium.
5-6 PlaceSpain - Serbia 74-55
Spain beat Serbia to earn the fifth position in Klatovy. Spain built a 38:22 halftime lead. They followed with a 16:13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Maria Pendande (189-C-00) netted 11 points, while Aixa Wone Aranaz (190-F) and Iris Mbulito (185-G/F-99) added 10 points each for the winning side. Teodora Turudic (180-F-99) netted 15 points for Serbia.
7-8 PlaceHungary - Poland 50-51
Poland nipped Hungary to clinch the 7th position. Hungary and Poland were tied at 23 heading into the long break. Poland surged ahead to take a 3-point lead at the final break. Hungary held Poland to 11 points in the fourth frame but came just short of win at the end. Karolina Szydlowska (183-F-99) stepped up with 16 points for Poland. Dalma Czukor (183-SG-99) and Petra Pusztai (177-F/G-99) tossed in 13 points apiece for Hungary.
9-10 PlaceCzech Republic - Latvia 51-50
Czech Republic narrowly edged Latvia to finish ninth in Klatovy. The hosts grabbed a 21:11 lead at the first break. Latvia bounced back with a 20:9 run in the second term to surge ahead. But Czech Republic held the Baltic team to just 19 points in the second half to snatch the win. Simona Sklenarova (181-F/G-00) banked in 15 points for the home side. Aleksa Gulbe (190-F-00) replied with 20 points and 14 rebounds for Latvia.
11-12 PlaceSweden - Lithuania 54-87Lithuania stormed past Sweden to earn the 11th position at the championship. Lithuania recorded a 43:25 halftime lead. They followed with a 20:13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Klaudija Serkeviciute (172-SG-99) and Saule Mikelionyte (183-F/C-00) had 13 points each for the winners. Stephanie Visscher (183-G-99) connected for 14 points for Sweden. 13-14 PlacePortugal - Holland 56-60Netherlands beat Portugal to remain in Division A as they claimed the 13th position. Portugal led by two points at the big break. But Netherlands held their opponents to just 22 points in the second half and snatched the win. Ilse Kuijt (175-SG-99) produced 17 points, while Noortje Driessen (178-SG-99) and Mia Hordijk (166-PG-00) chipped in 12 points apiece for the winners. Luana Serranho (183-G-99) answered with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Portugal. 15-16 PlaceBelarus - Germany 65-45Belarus wrapped up their campaign with victory. They fired past Germany to earn the 15th position. Belarus recorded a 37:25 halftime lead. They followed with a 28:20 run in the second half to ease to the win. Arina Masko (175-G/F-99) recorded 16 points, while Katsiaryna Karpuk (180-F-99) had 15 points for Belarus. Luisa Geiselsoeder (192-C-00) replied with 13 points for Germany.
| Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U20 Awards 2019 - Aug 11, 2019
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| Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U20 1st Team 2019 |
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MVP: Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) of Italy
Best Guard: Tima Pouye (174-PG-99) of France
Best Forward: Billie Massey (184-PF-00) of Belgium
Best Center: Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) of Italy
1st Team
PG: Costanza Verona (170-PG-99) of Italy
PG: Tima Pouye (174-PG-99) of France
C/F: Valentina Kozhukhar (188-C/F-99) of Russia
PF: Billie Massey (184-PF-00) of Belgium
F/C: Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) of Italy
2nd Team
G: Lore Devos (6'1''-G-99) of Belgium
SG: Noortje Driessen (178-SG-99) of Holland
SG: Dalma Czukor (183-SG-99) of Hungary
G/F: Iris Mbulito (6'1''-G/F-99) of Spain
C: Raquel Carrera (188-C-01) of Spain
Honorable Mention
Aina Ayuso (175-G-99) of Spain
Emmanuelle Tahane (6'1''-F-99) of Czech Rep.
Veronika Vorackova (5'9''-G-99) of Czech Rep.
Mina Djordjevic (186-PF-99) of Serbia
Luana Serranho (6'0''-G-99) of Portugal
Gabija Segzdaite (184-F-00) of Lithuania
Alicja Grabska (170-PG-99) of Poland
Luisa Geiselsoeder (192-C-00) of Germany
Stephanie Visscher (6'0''-G-99) of Sweden
Arina Masko (175-G/F-99) of Belarus
Aleksa Gulbe (6'3''-F-00) of Latvia
| Russia and Italy to clash for title in Klatovy - Aug 10, 2019
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SEMISRussia - Belgium 51-50
Russia held off Belgium to reach the title game in Klatovy. Russia dominated in the first half. They recorded a 34:22 halftime lead. Belgium turned the tables in the second half. They pulled within 4 points at the final intermission. Belgium held Russia to only 9 points in the fourth frame but came up short of win at the end. Anna Zaytseva (183-F/C-99) accounted for 12 points and 9 rebounds for Russia. Billie Massey (184-PF-00) notched 13 points and 18 rebounds for Belgium.
Italy - France 56-43
Italy paved their way into the championship game as they topped France. The Azzurri posted a 27:22 halftime lead. France cut the distance at 3-point mark at the final break. Italy went on a 19:9 run in the fourth period and rallied to the win. Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) produced 15 points and 11 rebounds, while Valeria Trucco (190-C-99) added 11 points for Italy. Emmanuelle Tahane (185-F-99) replied with 9 points for France.
| Russia, Belgium, Italy and France reach semifinal stage in Klatovy - Aug 8, 2019
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QuarterfinalsSerbia - Russia 51-64
Russia advanced into the semifinals as they topped Serbia. Russia posted a 30:17 halftime lead. They held Serbia to 34 points in the second half and raced to the win. Anastasiia Zotkina (188-C-99, agency: LBM Management) produced 15 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Kamilla Ogun (190-PF-99, agency: LBM Management) added 11 points for Russia. Mina Djordjevic (186-PF-99, agency: BeoBasket) replied with 11 points for Serbia.
Belgium - Poland 72-54
Billie Massey (184-PF-00) tallied 24 points and 16 rebounds to lead Belgium past Poland in the quarterfinal clash. Belgium and Poland were tied at 26 after the first half. But Belgium ignited a 46:28 run in the second half to ice the win. Lore Devos (185-G-99) provided 18 points for Belgium. Alicja Grabska (170-PG-99) replied with 16 points for Poland.
Spain - Italy 62-71
Italy nipped Spain to enter the semifinal stage. Spain dominated in the first half. They accumulated a 38:30 halftime lead. But Italy used a 24:13 run in the third term to surge ahead. The Azzurri limited Spain to just 11 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the win. Martina Fassina (183-F-99) came up with 22 points, while Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) added 13 points for Italy. Iris Mbulito (185-G/F-99) and Raquel Carrera (188-C-01) had 13 points each for Spain.
Hungary - France 33-76
France coasted past Hungary in the quarterfinal stage. les Bleues posted a 46:18 halftime lead. They held Hungary to just 15 points in the second half and raced to the win. Emmanuelle Tahane (185-F-99) accounted for 17 points, while Tima Pouye (174-PG-99) added 15 points for France. Dalma Czukor (183-SG-99) and Petra Pusztai (177-F/G-99) chipped in 6 points each for Hungary.
| Quarterfinals are set in Klatovy - Aug 7, 2019
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France - Sweden 53-31
France smashed Sweden to enter quarterfinal stage. les Bleues recorded a 23:16 halftime lead. They held the Scandinavian team to only 15 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Daphne Gnago (185-F-99) provided 16 points, while Awa Trasi (188-F-99) tossed in 14 points for the winning side. Helene Haegerstrand (185-F-99) chipped in 10 points for Sweden.
Spain - Belarus 86-55
Spain breezed past Belarus in Round of 16 game. Spain posted a comfortable 49:32 halftime lead. They held Belarus to just 23 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Aixa Wone Aranaz (190-F) and Natalia Rodriguez (173-G-99) produced 14 points each for Spain. Arina Masko (175-G/F-99) tossed in 13 points for Belarus.
Hungary - Portugal 65-53
Hungary toppled Portugal to advance into the quarterfinals. Hungary accumulated a 24:14 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a 14:10 run in the third term to take a 13-point lead and protected it throughout the fourth frame. Dalma Czukor (183-SG-99) chipped in 23 points, while Petra Pusztai (177-F/G-99) added 14 points for Hungary. Mariana Silva (184-F-99) had 12 points for Portugal.
Russia - Germany 53-47
Russia beat Germany in Klatovy tonight. Russia piled up a 32:20 halftime lead. Germany pulled within 7 points at the final intermission. They narrowed the distance in the fourth stanza but could not avoid the loss. Valentina Kozhukhar (188-C/F-99) had 12 points, while Kamilla Ogun (190-PF-99, agency: LBM Management) added 10 points for Russia. Jessika-Stefanie Schiffer (175-G-00) banked in 17 points for Germany.
Serbia - Lithuania 66-62
Serbia defeated Lithuania to pave their way into the quarterfinal stage. Lithuania snatched a 2-point lead at the interval. But Serbia outscored their opponents in the next two periods and ensured the winning outcome. Mina Djordjevic (186-PF-99, agency: BeoBasket) scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Nevena Dimitrijevic (160-PG-00) added 11 points for Serbia. Gabija Segzdaite (184-F-00) responded with 18 points and 10 rebounds for Lithuania.
Holland - Poland 48-59
Poland defeated Netherlands to reach the quarterfinal stage. Netherlands recorded an 18:9 lead after ten minutes. But Poland held their opponents to just 4 points in the second term to eke out a one-point lead. Netherlands regained the narrow lead in the third term but not for long. Poland ignited a 22:9 run in the fourth period to seal the win. Alicja Grabska (170-PG-99) had 18 points, while Karolina Szydlowska (183-F-99) added 14 points for Poland. Ilse Kuijt (175-SG-99) replied with 20 points for Netherlands.
Czech Republic - Italy 59-64
Italy upset hosting Czech Republic in Round of 16 clash. Czech Republic enjoyed a 40:36 halftime lead. But Italy held the hosts to just 19 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Costanza Verona (170-PG-99) netted 18 points, while Alessandra Orsili (167-PG-01) added 14 points for the Azzurri. Eliska Zilova (161-PG-00) chipped in 13 points for Czech Republic.
Belgium - Latvia 48-42
Belgium outlasted Latvia to stay in the title hunt. Belgium built a decisive 32:18 halftime lead. Latvia held their opponents to just 16 points in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Billie Massey (184-PF-00) tossed in 16 points and collected 13 rebounds, while Lore Devos (185-G-99) added 10 points and 11 caroms for the winners. Aleksa Gulbe (190-F-00) netted 10 points for Latvia.
| Results and Stats from Day 2 in Klatovy - Aug 5, 2019
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Group ALatvia - Portugal 51-53
Portugal nipped Latvia to gain the first win at the tournament. Eliana Cabral (177-SG-99, college: UTEP) came up with 15 points and 9 rebounds to lead Portugal to an overtime victory. Marta Martins (162-G-01) delivered 10 points for the winners. Aleksa Gulbe (190-F-00) replied with 15 points for Latvia.
Spain - Serbia 70-60
Spain improved at 2-0 record on top of Group A as they held off Serbia. Spain trailed by one after ten minutes. But they went on a 33:19 run in the next two periods to surge ahead for good. Raquel Carrera (188-C-01) netted 22 points and collected 9 rebounds, while Iris Mbulito (185-G/F-99) added 12 points and 7 assists for Spain. Ivana Katanic (180-PG-99) replied with 13 points and 9 rebounds for Serbia.
Group BHungary - Belgium 58-64
Belgium opened 2-0 record in Klatovy as they edged Hungary. Belgium sparked a 20:10 run in the second quarter to open a 9-point halftime lead. They sank 25 points in the fourth quarter to get away with the win. Billie Massey (184-PF-00) delivered 20 points and 23 rebounds, while Manon Descamps (175-SF-99) added 14 points for Belgium. Dalma Czukor (183-SG-99) netted 22 points for Hungary.
Lithuania - Belarus 55-48
Lithuania rallied past Belarus for the opening win in Group B. Klaudija Serkeviciute (172-SG-99) netted 16 points to lead the charge. Lithuania built a decisive 27:14 halftime lead. Belarus narrowed the gap in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Enrika Matiukaite (191-C-00) chipped in 14 points for Lithuania. Tatyana Mikhnevich (174-G/F-99) replied with 12 points for Belarus.
Group CSweden - Czech Republic 47-81
Czech Republic breezed past Sweden to take 1-1 record in Klatovy. The hosts dominated from start to finish. They established a 44:19 halftime lead. Czech Republic followed with a 22:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. Tereza Vitulova (188-C-99) posted 19 points, while Julie Pospisilova (183-G-99) added 12 points in the win. Lovisa Hjern (175-G-99) and Stephanie Visscher (183-G-99) posted 9 points apiece for Sweden.
Russia - Poland 65-43
Russia cruised past Poland to gain 2-0 record in Group C. Anna Zaytseva (183-F/C-99) and Kamilla Ogun (190-PF-99, agency: LBM Management) dropped 14 points each in the win. Russia posted a 37:28 halftime lead. They held Poland to just 15 points in the second half and raced to the win. Alicja Grabska (170-PG-99) had 9 points for Poland.
Group DGermany - Holland 59-70
Netherlands beat Germany to stay undefeated in Group D. Netherlands registered a 20:13 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a 19:8 run in the third frame to boost the gap at 17-point mark. Germany could not recover in the fourth frame. Noortje Driessen (178-SG-99) delivered 27 points, while Kiki Fleuren (170-PG-00) added 14 points for Netherlands. Laura Schinkel (173-G-99) chipped in 13 points for Germany.
Italy - France 34-52
France smashed Italy to record the second straight win in Group D. France posted a 28:23 halftime lead. They limited Italy to just 11 points in the second half and marched to the win. Tima Pouye (174-PG-99) and Carla Bremaud (180-G-99) notched 10 points each for France. Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) tossed in 13 points for Italy.
| Results and Stats from Day 3 in Klatovy - Aug 5, 2019
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Group ASpain - Latvia 62-41
Spain captured the third straight win in Klatovy. They cruised past Latvia to finish preliminary round undefeated. Esther Castedo (170-G-00) posted 16 points, while Raquel Carrera (188-C-01) added 13 points for Spain. Liza Cumika (181-G-99) tossed in 12 points for Latvia.
Serbia - Portugal 58-54
Serbia beat Portugal to take 2-1 record in Group A. Portugal posted a 38:25 halftime lead. But Serbia held their opponents to just 16 points in the second half and snatched the win. Teodora Turudic (180-F-99) posted 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Mina Djordjevic (186-PF-99, agency: BeoBasket) added 14 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Mariana Silva (184-F-99) replied with 20 points for Portugal.
Group BBelgium - Belarus 80-65
Belgium knocked down Belarus to gain 3-0 record in Group B. Belgium accumulated a 28:10 lead after ten minutes. Belarus pulled within 6 points at the final break. But Belgium sank 27 points in the fourth stanza to secure the win. Lore Devos (185-G-99) stepped up with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Manon Descamps (175-SF-99) added 17 points for Belgium. Arina Masko (175-G/F-99) provided 21 points for Belarus.
Hungary - Lithuania 62-47
Hungary rolled over Lithuania for 2-1 record in Group B. Lithuania jumped to a 16:10 lead after ten minutes. But Hungary responded with a 15:6 run in the second frame to earn a 25:22 halftime lead. They poured in 37 points in the second half to race to the victory. Petra Pusztai (177-F/G-99) netted 26 points, while Dalma Czukor (183-SG-99) added 17 points for the winning side. Klaudija Serkeviciute (172-SG-99) notched 9 points for Lithuania.
Group CCzech Republic - Poland 64-41
Czech Republic outscored Poland to improve at 2-1 record. Poland jumped to a 12:10 lead at the first break. But Czech Republic replied with a 19:7 run in the second stanza to take a 29:19 halftime lead. They limited Poland to 22 points after the big break and raced to the win. Tereza Vitulova (188-C-99) netted 13 points, while Veronika Vorackova (175-G-99) added 11 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winning side. Martyna Leszczynska (185-C-00) poured in 14 points for Poland.
Sweden - Russia 53-59
Russia earned the third consecutive victory at the championship. They beat Sweden to remain perfect. Sweden posted a 35:22 halftime lead. But Russia responded with a strong 37:18 rally in the second half to snatch the win. Daria Repnikova (180-SG-00) accounted for 14 points, while Valentina Kozhukhar (188-C/F-99) added 12 points for Russia. Helene Haegerstrand (185-F-99) banked in 14 points for Sweden.
Group DFrance - Holland 86-35
France thumped Netherlands for the third consecutive win in Group D. They built a 43:17 halftime lead. les Bleues added 43 points in the second half to coast to the win. Tima Pouye (174-PG-99) provided 22 points, while Serena Manala (201-C-00) added 13 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Ilse Kuijt (175-SG-99) responded with 14 points for Netherlands.
Italy - Germany 74-33
Italy recorded the first victory in Klatovy. They breezed past Germany behind 19 points from Costanza Verona. Italy got to a strong start. They piled up a comfortable 41:9 halftime lead and rallied to the victory afterwards. Sara Madera (186-F/C-00) had 14 points and 12 boards for the Azzurri. Luisa Geiselsoeder (192-C-00) chipped in 10 points for Germany.
| Results and Stats from Day 1 in Klatovy - Aug 3, 2019
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Group APortugal - Spain 34-75
Spain cruised past Portugal to open win count in Klatovy. Spain accounted for a 33:19 halftime advantage. They held Portugal to just 15 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Aina Ayuso (175-G-99, college: Oregon) produced 14 points for Spain. Eliana Cabral (177-SG-99, college: UTEP) had 9 points for Portugal.
Serbia - Latvia 61-51
Serbia edged Latvia in the opener. Serbia accumulated a 36:27 halftime lead. Latvia pulled within 3 points at the final break. But Serbia held their opponents to 9 points in the fourth term and raced to the win. Mina Djordjevic posted 20 points, while Nevena Naumcev contributed 13 points for the winners. Aleksa Gulbe (190-F-00) tossed in 18 points for Latvia.
Group BBelgium - Lithuania 66-46
Belgium edged Lithuania to grab the first win in Group B. Belgium posted a 34:21 halftime lead. They followed with a 21:9 rally in the fourth term to race to the win. Lore Devos (185-G-99) provided 25 points for Belgium. Gabija Segzdaite (184-F-00) replied with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Lithuania.
Belarus - Hungary 50-82
Hungary cruised past Belarus in the first game in Group B. Hungary recorded a 43:23 halftime advantage. They added 39 points in the second half and raced to the win. Dalma Czukor (183-SG-99) stepped up with 15 points, while Petra Pusztai (177-F/G-99) contributed 14 points for Hungary. Arina Masko (175-G/F-99) had 17 points for Belarus.
Group CPoland - Sweden 58-30
Poland thumped Sweden to register the first win at the tournament. Poland trailed by three points ten minutes into the game. But they held Sweden to just 13 points in the next three periods and cruised to the win. Karolina Matkowska (175-PG-99) netted 11 points, while Olga Trzeciak (183-PF-00) added 10 points for Poland. Stephanie Visscher (183-G-99) replied with 11 points for Sweden.
Czech Republic - Russia 43-58
Russia beat Czech Republic to ensure the opening win in Group C. Russia led by two points at the big break. They followed with a 35:22 rally after the long pause and came out winners. Anastasiia Zotkina (188-C-99, agency: LBM Management) provided 14 points, while Kamilla Ogun (190-PF-99, agency: LBM Management) added 9 points for the winners. Kristyna Brabencova (183-G/F-99) chipped in 14 points for Czech Republic.
Group DHolland - Italy 75-72
Netherlands held off Italy in the opener. The Dutch team eked out a 43:37 halftime lead. Italy poured in 35 points in the second half but came up short of win at the end. Kiki Fleuren (170-PG-00) deposited 21 points, while Ilse Kuijt (175-SG-99) added 14 points for Netherlands. Martina Fassina (183-F-99) notched 20 points and 11 rebounds for Italy.
France - Germany 77-50
France breezed past Germany behind 22 points from Tima Pouye (174-PG-99). France accumulated a 34:20 halftime lead. They added 44 points in the second half and marched to the win. Emmanuelle Tahane (185-F-99) had 15 points for les Bleues. Luisa Geiselsoeder (192-C-00) knocked down 20 points for Germany.
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Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U20 Division B Awards 2019 - Aug 12, 2019
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| Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U20 Division B 1st Team 2019 |
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MVP: Lotta Vehka-Aho (5'6''-G) of Finland
Best Guard: Lotta Vehka-Aho (5'6''-G) of Finland
Best Forward: Claire Melia (6'3''-F-99) of Ireland
Best Center: Awak Kuier (194-C-01) of Finland
1st Team
PG: Karina Konstantinova (173-PG-99) of Bulgaria
G: Lotta Vehka-Aho (5'6''-G) of Finland
G: Holly Winterburn (5'10''-G-00) of United Kingdom
F: Claire Melia (6'3''-F-99) of Ireland
C: Awak Kuier (194-C-01) of Finland
2nd Team
PG: Lotta-Maj Lahtinen (5'7''-PG-99) of Finland
PG: Dagbjort Karlsdottir (168-PG-99) of Iceland
F/G: Dayna Finn (177-F/G-00) of Ireland
F/C: Loren Christie (184-F/C-01) of United Kingdom
C: Veronika Liubinets (188-C-99) of Ukraine
Honorable Mention
Gergana Ivanova (177-PG-99) of Bulgaria
Josipa Pavic (189-C-99) of Croatia
Dor Saar (5'6''-G-99) of Israel
Ilayda Guner (186-C-99) of Turkey
Maria Anastasopoulou (187-C-99) of Greece
Astera Tuhina (155-PG-04) of Kosovo
Nicolett Orban (190-C-00) of Romania
| Division B. Bulgaria celebrate title in Prishtina - Aug 11, 2019
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FINALBulgaria - Finland 80-75
Bulgaria celebrated Division B title. They held off Finland to earn the Gold medals in Prishtina. Finland jumped to a 24:17 lead after ten minutes. But Bulgaria went on a 25:12 run in the second frame to secure a 42:36 halftime lead. Finland pulled within a single point at the final intermission. But Bulgaria sank 21 in the fourth term to race to the win. Gergana Ivanova (177-PG-99) came up with 19 points for Bulgaria. Karina Konstantinova (173-PG-99) netted 16 points for the champions. Awak Kuier (194-C-01) replied with 31 points and 11 rebounds for Finland.
3-4 PlaceIreland - United Kingdom 60-57
Ireland held off United Kingdom to earn the Bronze medals in Division B and secured Division A promotion. Ireland stayed in charge throughout the first half. Ireland posted a 41:24 halftime lead. United Kingdom pulled within 6 points at the final break. They held Ireland to just 10 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the loss. Claire Melia (190-F-99) notched 20 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for Ireland. Holly Winterburn (178-G-00) netted 20 points for United Kingdom.
5-6 PlaceCroatia - Israel 61-70
Israel earned the fifth position in Prishtina. They knocked down Croatia to wrap up the campaign. Croatia recorded a 36:35 halftime lead. But Israel went on a 35:25 second half run to seal the win. Dor Saar (168-G-99) provided 20 points, while Romi Levi (188-SF-00, agency: Ron Sport) and Shely Sirkis (177-F/G-99) added 12 points each for Israel. Josipa Pavic (189-C-99) answered with 13 points and 16 rebounds for Croatia.
7-8 PlaceRomania - Turkey 56-86
Turkey cruised past Romania to clinch the 7th place. Turkey built a 50:14 halftime lead and coasted to the victory in the second half. Sevgi Tonguc (180-F-02) came up with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Ilayda Guner (186-C-99, agency: FlyBasketball) added 13 points for Turkey. Carla Popescu (168-PG-00) netted 17 points for Romania.
| Division B. Bulgaria and Finland enter Final - Aug 10, 2019
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SEMISIreland - Bulgaria 58-68
Bulgaria defeated Ireland to advance into Division B title game. Bulgaria grabbed a 34:29 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 7-point mark heading into the fourth term. Bulgaria limited Ireland to just 15 points in the final frame to ice the win. Claire Melia (190-F-99) notched 22 points and 15 rebounds, while Dayna Finn (177-F/G-00) added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Denitsa Petrova (176-G-00) responded with 18 points for Bulgaria.
Finland - United Kingdom 86-68
Finland stormed past United Kingdom in the semifinal clash. United Kingdom claimed a 39:35 halftime lead. But Finland bounced back with a 32:14 run in the third term to surge ahead. Finland held United Kingdom to just 15 points in the final quarter to rally to the win. Lotta-Maj Lahtinen (170-PG-99) dropped 25 points, while Awak Kuier (194-C-01) added 17 points and 10 caroms in the win. Loren Christie (184-F/C-01) replied with 22 points for United Kingdom.
| Division B. Day 4 in Prishtina - Aug 7, 2019
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Romania - Finland 45-91
Finland coasted past Romania to victoriously open the Second Stage. Finland grabbed a 53:19 halftime advantage. They followed with a 23:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Awak Kuier (194-C-01) chipped in 24 points, while Lotta Vehka had 15 points for Finland. Nicolett Orban (190-C-00) replied with 10 points for Romania.
Croatia - United Kingdom 67-89
United Kingdom edged Croatia in Group E. United Kingdom eked out a 41:39 halftime lead. They went on a 28:8 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Loren Christie (184-F/C-01) chipped in 26 points, while Ebony Horton (178-G-99) added 18 points for the winners. Andjela Katavic (178-SG-99) answered with 20 points for Croatia.
Turkey - Bulgaria 58-70
Bulgaria bruised Turkey at the start of the Second Stage. Turkey led by six points at the first intermission. But Bulgaria went on a strong 39:18 run in the next two periods to surge ahead for good. Gergana Ivanova (177-PG-99) notched 17 points, while Yuliyana Valcheva (184-F/C-99) accounted for 15 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Feride Akalan (180-F-01) and Melek Uzunoglu (187-PF-02) tossed in 12 points each for Turkey.
Israel - Ireland 61-55
Israel beat Ireland to open win count in Group E. Ireland jumped to a 17:9 lead after ten minutes. But Israel responded with a 41:24 run in the next two periods to surge ahead for good. Dor Saar (168-G-99) tallied 23 points, while Romi Levi (188-SF-00, agency: Ron Sport) added 11 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Claire Melia (190-F-99) answered with 19 points and 12 rebounds for Ireland.
| Division B. Day 2 in Prishtina - Aug 4, 2019
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Group ACroatia - Israel 58-49
Croatia beat Israel to improve at 2-0 record in Group A. Croatia accounted for a 36:28 halftime lead. They held Israel to just 4 points in the fourth frame and raced to the win. Josipa Pavic (189-C-99) netted 17 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, while Karla Erjavec (178-F-99) added 13 points for Croatia. Dor Saar (168-G-99) netted 11 points for Israel.
Group BIreland - United Kingdom 72-58
Ireland recorded the second win in a row Prishtina. Ireland registered a 42:36 halftime lead. They boosted the margin at 14-point lead at the final intermission. United Kingdom sank 23 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Dayna Finn (177-F/G-00) netted 18 points, while Sorcha Tiernan (177-F/G-99) added 12 points for the Irish team. Loren Christie (184-F/C-01) answered with 18 points for United Kingdom.
Group CTurkey - Romania 80-69
Turkey held off Romania to clinch top position in Group C. Turkey posted a 40:26 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Ilayda Guner (186-C-99, agency: FlyBasketball) chipped in 28 points, while Feride Akalan (180-F-01) added 16 points for Turkey. Nicolett Orban (190-C-00) delivered 18 points and 11 rebounds for Romania.
Group DGreece - Bulgaria 58-64
Bulgaria fired past Greece to open win count in Group D. Bulgaria recorded a 21:11 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a 19:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Karina Konstantinova (173-PG-99) came up with 17 points, while Yuliyana Valcheva (184-F/C-99) had 15 points in the win. Maria Anastasopoulou (187-C-99) replied with 17 points and 12 rebounds for Greece.
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Group AIceland - Croatia 55-76
Croatia defeated Iceland in the opener. Croatia posted a 37:27 halftime lead. Croatia added 39 points in the second half to race to the victory. Karla Erjavec (178-F-99) scored 19 points, while Ana Vojtulek (187-C-99) added 17 points in the win. Dagbjort Karlsdottir (168-PG-99) netted 15 points for Iceland.
Group BUkraine - Ireland 53-63
Ireland outscored Ukraine to take the first victory at the tournament. Ukraine posted a 20:14 lead after ten minutes. But Ireland used an 18:7 run in the second stanza to ensure a 32:27 halftime lead. Ireland held their opponents to just 26 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Dayna Finn (177-F/G-00) stepped up with 20 points, while Claire Melia (190-F-99) added 16 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Vladyslava Voloshyna (180-SG-00) netted 14 points for Ukraine.
Group CKosovo - Turkey 49-87
Turkey cruised past Kosovo to record the first win in Prishtina. Turkey grabbed a 43:18 halftime lead and marched to the victory afterwards. Gul Zeynep and Sevgi Tonguc (180-F-02) produced 14 points each for Turkey. Trigna Ukaj answered with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Kosovo.
Group DFinland - Greece 81-57
Finland outgunned Greece to open win count in Group D. Finland accounted for a 44:24 halftime advantage. They controlled the tempo in the second half and eased to the win. Lotta Vehka-Aho (165-G-00) dropped 30 points, while Lotta-Maj Lahtinen (170-G-99) and Awak Kuier (194-C-01) added 16 points each for Finland. Maria Anastasopoulou (187-C-99) banked in 16 points for Greece.
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