Czech Republic - Spain 42-47 Spain celebrated the title in Sopron. They outgunned Czech Republic for the trophy. Spain controlled the tempo in the first half. They came up with a suffocating defensive effort to limit Czech Republic to just 14 points opening a 23-14 halftime lead. Czech Republic managed to narrow the deficit in the fourth quarter but Spain hung on to snatch the victory and triumph at the end. Txell Alarcon (179-PG-2003) posted 16 points, while Mama Dembele (168-G-2002) and Elba Garfella (185-PF-2003) added 6 points each for the champions. Dominika Paurova (183-F/C-2005) answered with 13 points for Czech Republic.
3-4 Place
France - Italy 48-64 Italy thumped France to claim Bronze medals. They Azzurri stormed into the game. They established a 41-23 halftime lead. France narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Ilaria Panzera (178-SG-2002) notched 27 points, while Giulia Natali added 16 points for Italy. Aminata Gueye (193-C-2002) replied with 22 points and 12 rebounds for France.
5-6 Place
Portugal - Hungary 50-75 Hungary cruised past Portugal to earn the fifth overall spot. The hosts dominated from start to finish. They established a 43-21 halftime lead. They held Portugal to just 13 points in the fourth frame to race to the win. Reka Dombai (179-SG-2002) accounted for 16 points, while Eszter Madar (186-F-2002) added 14 points for Hungary. Leonor Paisana (170-G-2002) chipped in 10 points for Portugal.
7-8 Place
Poland - Serbia 70-57 Poland ended their campaign on a high note. They stormed past Serbia to earn the 7th position. Poland posted a 20-13 lead after the first ten minutes. Serbia cut the deficit at 4-point mark at halftime. But Poland followed with a decisive 22-12 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Alicija Rogozinska netted 19 points, while Kamila Borkowska (201-C-2002) added 14 points for Poland. Milica Matic (176-SG-2003) replied with 16 points for Serbia.
9-10 Place
Latvia - Finland 64-70 Finland clinched the 9th position as they beat Latvia in the final game at the tournament. Latvia opened a 23-13 lead after ten minutes. But Finland responded with a 25-16 run in the second term to narrow the gap. They went on a 15-8 run in the fourth period to seal the victory. Henna Sandvik (183-F-2003) notched 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Saana Kujala (184-F/C-2002) added 12 points for Finland. Marta Leimane replied with 12 points for Latvia.
11-12 Place
Sweden - Lithuania 71-44 Sweden finished 11th at the championship. They overcame Lithuania in the classification round tonight. Sweden grabbed a 32-12 halftime lead. They went on a 22-15 run in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Matilda Ekh (182-G/F-2002) scored 17 points, while Diana Collins (177-PG-2004) added 13 points for the winners. Audrone Zdaneviciute (166-PG-2003) responded with 14 points for Lithuania.
13-14 Place
Belgium - Holland 67-58 Belgium topped Netherlands to earn the 13th position. Belgium piled up a 36-29 halftime lead. They held Netherlands to 14 points in the fourth quarter and raced to the victory. Tesse Kapenga (186-PF-2002) notched 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, while Axelle Van Eupen (182-F-2002) added 16 points for Belgium. Lotte Van Kruistum (183-SF-2003) answered with 13 points for Netherlands.
15-16 Place
Bulgaria - Ireland 70-53 Bulgaria overcame Ireland in their final game in Hungary. Zlatka Madankova (185-F/C-2002) notched 21 points and 10 rebounds to pace the winners as they occupied the 15th overall position. Bulgaria claimed a 38-30 halftime advantage. They held Ireland to just 23 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Iliyana Georgieva (180-F-2003) had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winning side. Ella O'Donnell (185-SF-2003) had 11 points for the Irish.
Spain and Czech Republic to clash for title in Sopron - Jul 15, 2022
SEMIS
Spain - Italy 56-40 Spain held off Italy to reach the semifinal stage in Sopron. Italy got to a quick start. They held Spain to 20 points in the first half and grabbed a 26-20 halftime advantage. But Spain turned things around in the second half. They limited their opponents to just 14 points after the big break and raced to a comfortable win at the end. Claudia Contell (177-PG-2003) delivered 14 points, while Julia Rueda (174-G-2002) added 7 points in the victory. Giulia Natali (176-G-2002, agency: LBM Management) and Caterina Gilli (183-F-2002, agency: LBM Management) tossed in 8 points each for Italy.
Czech Republic - France 65-63 Czech Republic nipped France to advance into the title game in Sopron. Czech Republic got to a strong start. They established a 21-14 lead after ten minutes. But les Bleues used a 22-11 run in the second frame to take a 36-32 halftime lead. Czech Republic narrowed the deficit at 2-point mark at the final break. They held France to just 12 points in the fourth period and snatched a narrow win at the end. Valentyna Kadlecova (182-PG-2004) posted 23 points for Czech Republic. Katerina Zeithammerova (162-PG-2002) tossed in 11 points for the winners. Pauline Astier (178-SG-2002) finished with 18 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds, while Maye Toure (188-F-2002) added 14 points and 11 rebounds for France.
Italy, Czech Republic, Spain and France enter semifinals - Jul 13, 2022
Quarterfinals
Italy - Serbia 72-46 Italy extended their perfect run in Hungary. They knocked down Serbia to reach the semifinal stage. Italy opened a 35-22 halftime lead. They did not slow down in the second half and raced to the victory. Ilaria Panzera (178-SG-2002) notched 15 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists for Italy. Marta Pellegrini (178-G/F-2002) added 10 points for the Azzurri. Milica Matic (176-SG-2003) answered with 14 points for Serbia.
Czech Republic - Poland 64-43 Czech Republic beat Poland to advance into the next round. The Czech team grabbed a 28-24 halftime advantage. They ignited a massive 26-10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Dominika Paurova (183-F/C-2005) tallied 15 points, while Petra Malikova (178-G-2002) notched 10 points in the victory. Magdalena Szymkiewicz (180-C-2002) responded with 13 points for Poland.
Hungary - Spain 56-70 Spain outscored Hungary to punch their semifinal ticket. The hosts led by two points at the big break 38-36. But Spain turned things around in the second half. They went on a strong 34-18 run to secure the win. Claudia Contell (177-PG-2003) netted 13 points, while Mama Dembele (168-G-2002) added 12 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds for the winners. Hungary answered with 22 points from Julia Boros (175-G-2002).
France - Portugal 77-35 France stormed past Portugal to advance into the semifinal stage. France piled up a comfortable 35-17 halftime lead. They followed with a 23-6 run in the third term to clear off for good. Aminata Gueye (193-C-2002) produced 18 points and 9 rebounds for les Bleues. Eva Carregosa (165-G-2002) replied with 10 points for Portugal.
Quarterfinals are set in Hungary - Jul 12, 2022
Poland - Latvia 70-54 Poland held off Latvia in the Round of 16. Poland grabbed a 38-26 halftime lead. They maintained control throughout the second half and rallied to the victory. Magdalena Szymkiewicz (180-C-2002) scored 16 points, while Kamila Borkowska (201-C-2002) added 14 points for Poland. Katrina Ozola (188-PF-2004) replied with 11 points for Latvia.
Serbia - Lithuania 71-41 Serbia cruised past Lithuania in the eighthfinal. Serbia recorded a 24-10 lead after ten minutes. They went on a strong 21-6 rally in the fourth period to seal the victory. Nevena Rosic (175-G-2003) scored 23 points to pace the winners. Klaudija Janionyte (169-PG-2002) replied with 10 points for Lithuania.
Czech Republic - Belgium 65-42 Czech Republic advanced into the quarterfinal stage in Hungary. They knocked down Belgium in Round of 16. Czech Republic posted a 35-19 halftime lead. They held their opponents to just 23 points in the second half to race to the victory. Valentyna Kadlecova (182-PG-2004) delivered 15 points, while Petra Malikova (178-G-2002) added 12 points for the winners. Axelle Van Eupen (182-F-2002) responded with 16 points for Belgium.
Italy - Holland 76-36 Italy smashed Netherlands to seal their quarterfinal appearance. The Azzurri piled up a 33-15 halftime advantage. They unleashed 43 points in the second half to race to the victory. Caterina Gilli (183-F-2002, agency: LBM Management) posted 13 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Giulia Natali (176-G-2002, agency: LBM Management) delivered 11 points for Italy. Maud Huijbens (190-F-2002) and Hennie Van Schaik (188-PF-2003) chipped in 8 points apiece for Netherlands.
Sweden - France 57-73 France knocked down Sweden in the Round of 16 clash. les Bleues led by only one point at the big break 34-33. They however ignited a 39-24 second half rally to march to the victory. Sara Roumy (180-SG-2003) posted 13 points, while Maye Toure (188-F-2002) added 10 points for France. Matilda Ekh (182-G/F-2002) responded with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Sweden.
Hungary - Finland 84-74 Hungary fired past Finland to advance into the next round of the tournament. Hungary trailed by five points after ten minutes. But they outscored Finland in each of the three following quarters to secure a comfortable win at the end. Reka Dombai (179-SG-2002) was pivotal for the hosts with 27 points and 8 assists. Lili Krasovec (186-F-2003) tossed in 11 points for Hungary. Henna Sandvik and Kati Ollilainen (173-G-2003) notched 14 points each for Finland.
Portugal - Bulgaria 90-54 Jessica Azulay (177-SF-2003) tallied 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead Portugal past Bulgaria in the Round of 16 clash. Portugal dominated from start to finish. They established a 44-28 halftime lead. Portugal added 46 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Ana Barreto (178-SF-2003) tossed in 13 points for the winning side. Violeta Grigorova (183-F-2002) answered with 13 points for Bulgaria.
Spain - Ireland 87-30 Spain trounced Ireland to advance into the quarterfinal stage. Spain eased to a 50-20 halftime lead. They held Ireland to only 10 points in the second half and marched to a convincing victory. Claudia Contell stepped up with 21 points, while Begona De Santiago (183-G-2002) added 14 points for Spain. Hazel Finn (177-PG-2003) tossed in 9 points for Ireland.
Results and Stats from Day 3 in Sopron - Jul 10, 2022
Spain - Poland 77-67 Spain outgunned Poland to finish atop of Group C. Spain unleashed 31 points in the first period to take a 17-point lead. Poland cut the deficit at 2 points heading into the fourth frame. But Spain sank 21 points in the final term to seal the win. Laia Lamana (170-PG-2002) and Elena Buenavida (174-PG-2004) had 16 points each for the winners. Magdalena Szymkiewicz (180-C-2002) answered with 19 points for Poland.
Bulgaria - Lithuania 52-72 Lithuania thumped Bulgaria to earn the first win in Sopron. Bulgaria led by 8 points ten minutes into the game. But Lithuania responded with a massive rally in the next three quarters to race to the win. Gedvile Savostaite (180-PG-2002) and Sintija Aukstikalnyte (175-G-2006) notched 17 points each for Lithuania. Iliyana Georgieva (180-F-2003) answered with 16 points for Bulgaria.
Ireland - Latvia 45-85 Latvia finished third in Group D despite a comfortable win over Ireland. Latvia recorded a 32-18 halftime lead. They unloaded 53 points in the second half and cruised to the win. Marta Leimane (178-F-2003) and Enija Kivite (176-PG-2003) accounted for 17 points each in the victory. Ella O'Donnell (185-SF-2003) replied with 10 points for Ireland.
Finland - Sweden 55-71 Sweden earned the second win in Group B. They outgunned their neighbours Finland to clinch the second position in the ladder. Finland enjoyed a 31-28 halftime lead. But Sweden went on a 43-24 second half rally to seal the win. Diana Collins (177-PG-2004) chipped in 16 points, while Matilda Ekh (182-G/F-2002) added 15 points for Sweden. Henna Sandvik (183-F-2003) and Janette Aarnio (181-SF-2002) posted 13 points each for Finland.
France - Hungary 64-80 Hungary outscored France to improve at 2-1 record in Group A. les Bleues posted a 43-37 halftime lead. But the home side ignited a furious 43-21 second half rally to secure the win. Julia Boros (175-G-2002) delivered 21 points for the home side. Aminata Gueye (193-C-2002) and Sara Roumy (180-SG-2003) tossed in 10 points each for France.
Italy - Belgium 67-35 Italy thumped Belgium to stay undefeated at the tournament. The Azzurri piled up a 51-14 halftime lead and coasted to the victory in the second half. Sara Ronchi (182-F-2003) and Vittoria Allievi (182-G-2003) recorded 12 points apiece for Italy. Sanne Desplenter (170-G-2003) and Eva Van Gils (175-G-2002) replied with 10 points each for Belgium.
Czech Republic - Holland 78-48 Czech Republic knocked down Netherlands to gain the third consecutive win in Group A. Valentyna Kadlecova (182-PG-2004) recorded 15 points in the victory. Iris Vennema (186-SG-2004) answered with 11 points for Netherlands.
Serbia - Portugal 55-50 2OT Serbia outlasted Portugal in double-overtime thriller to finish second in Group D. Anja Bukvic (174-G/F-2003) stepped up with 12 points for the winners. Portugal led by two points heading into the fourth frame but Serbia managed to force overtime. The teams combined for just 8 points in the first extra period but Serbia managed to get away with a narrow win in the second overtime. Eva Carregosa (165-G-2002) provided 21 points for Portugal.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Sopron - Jul 9, 2022
Lithuania - Poland 34-66 Poland registered the second straight win in Group C. They crushed Lithuania to remain undefeated. Poland grabbed a 33-16 halftime lead. They held Lithuania to just 18 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Magdalena Szymkiewicz (180-C-2002) posted 16 points for Poland. Audrone Zdaneviciute (166-PG-2003) replied with 7 points for Lithuania.
Sweden - Belgium 81-61 Sweden cruised past Belgium for the first win in Sopron. Sweden led by 8 points at the big break 44-36. But they went on a 17-7 run in the fourth quarter and marched to the victory. Matilda Ekh (182-G/F-2002) notched 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Stina Almqvist (183-G-2002) added 11 points in the victory. Axelle Van Eupen (182-F-2002) answered with 12 points for Belgium.
Bulgaria - Spain 27-98 Spain thumped Bulgaria to improve at 2-0 record in Group C. Txell Alarcon (179-PG-2003) posted 13 points for the winners. Spain accumulated a 49-11 halftime lead. They sank 49 points in the second half and coasted to the win. Gedna Capel (185-PF-2002) tossed in 11 points for the winners. Mikaela Damyanova (190-F/C-2003) hauled in 6 points for Bulgaria.
Ireland - Serbia 76-81 Serbia outlasted Ireland to gain the first win in Group D. Serbia grabbed a 45-38 halftime lead. They extended the lead at 10-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. Ireland cut the distance in the final stanza but could not avoid the loss. Mona Zaric finished with 20 points, while Tamara Corto (172-G-2002) added 13 points for Serbia. Sarah Hickey (180-G-2004) had 20 points for Ireland.
Holland - Hungary 40-81 Hungary rallied past Netherlands for the first win in Sopron. Hungary registered a 45-12 halftime lead. They followed with a 24-15 run in the third period to clear off for good. Reka Dombai (179-SG-2002) delivered 29 points, while Julia Boros (175-G-2002) contributed 14 points for the winners. Lotte Van Kruistum (183-SF-2003) answered with 13 points for Holland.
Czech Republic - France 59-54 Julia Vydrova (188-C-2002, college: Regina) tallied 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead Czech Republic past France for the second straight win in Sopron. Czech Republic raced to a 38-29 halftime lead. France slowed their opponents down in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Katerina Zeithammerova (162-PG-2002) dropped 11 points in the win. Celia Cardenal (174-SG-2002) answered with 15 points for France.
Finland - Italy 38-67 Italy crushed Finland for the second win in a row in Sopron. The Azzurri recorded a 40-11 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Caterina Gilli (183-F-2002, agency: LBM Management) netted 10 points, while Ilaria Panzera (178-SG-2002) and Sara Ronchi (182-F-2003) had 7 points each for Italy. Henna Sandvik (183-F-2003) provided 12 points for Finland.
Latvia - Portugal 45-74 Portugal outgunned Latvia for the second consecutive win in Group D. Ana Barreto (178-SF-2003) tossed in 25 points to pace the winners. Portugal dominated from start to finish. Portugal grabbed a 45-30 halftime lead. They followed with a 23-4 run in the fourth term to ice the victory. Jessica Azulay (177-SF-2003) had 12 points for the winners. Marta Leimane (178-F-2003) recorded 15 points for Latvia.
Results and Stats from Day 1 in Sopron - Jul 8, 2022
Serbia - Latvia 64-65 Latvia nipped Serbia in the opener. Marta Leimane (178-F-2003) scored 15 points to pace the Baltic side. Serbia piled up a 37-33 halftime lead. But Latvia answered with a 20-14 run in the third term to spur ahead. Serbia and Latvia went neck and neck throughout the fourth quarter but the Baltic side came out on top at the end. Elizabete Bulane (170-G-2003) had 14 points for the winners. Milica Matic (176-SG-2003) answered with 12 points for Serbia.
Spain - Lithuania 80-40 Spain cruised past Lithuania in the first game at the tournament. Spain piled up a 39-27 halftime lead. They held Lithuania to just 13 points in the second half and raced to the win. Noa Maria Djiu had 13 points, while Claudia Contell (177-PG-2003) added 10 points for the winners. Audrone Zdaneviciute (166-PG-2003) chipped in 12 points for Lithuania.
Italy - Sweden 62-47 Italy cruised past Sweden for the first win in Group B. Caterina Gilli (183-F-2002, agency: LBM Management) stepped up with 16 points to lead the charge. Sweden led by two points after ten minutes. But Italy answered with a 23-10 run in the second term to spur ahead. The Azzurri used a 19-14 run in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Ilaria Panzera (178-SG-2002) had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Stina Almqvist (183-G-2002) answered with 9 points for Sweden.
Poland - Bulgaria 90-75 Poland cruised past Bulgaria in the first game. They grabbed a 24-17 lead after ten minutes. Bulgaria used a 26-18 run in the second term to eke out a narrow halftime lead. But Poland responded with a 48-32 second half run to ice the win. Magdalena Szymkiewicz (180-C-2002) posted 28 points, while Kamila Borkowska (201-C-2002) added 20 points in the victory. Iliyana Georgieva answered with 20 points for Bulgaria.
Hungary - Czech Republic 50-63 Czech Republic upset hosting Hungary in the first game in Sopron. Hungary jumped off to a 17-15 lead after ten minutes. Czech Republic responded with a 21-7 run in the second frame to ensure a 36-24 halftime lead. The visitors went on a 20-9 run in the third quarter to clear off for good. Valentyna Kadlecova (182-PG-2004) accounted for 12 points, while Julia Vydrova (188-C-2002, college: Regina) had 11 points in the win. Eszter Madar (186-F-2002) responded with 12 points for Hungary.
France - Holland 72-49 France outgunned Holland to open win count in Sopron. les Bleues used a 26-13 rally in the second term to open a comfortable 45-31 halftime lead. They held Holland to just 4 points in the fourth quarter to race to a comfortable win. Louise Bussiere notched 15 points, while Pauline Astier (178-SG-2002) added 14 points for the winners. Maud Huijbens (190-F-2002) answered with 11 points for Holland.
Belgium - Finland 60-67 Finland topped Belgium in the first game at the tournament. Belgium recorded a 37-33 halftime lead. But Finland turned things around in the third term. They went on a strong 24-10 rally to spur ahead. Belgium stopped the rot in the fourth period but could not avoid the loss. Saana Kujala (184-F/C-2002) chipped in 18 points for Finland. Henna Sandvik (183-F-2003) contributed 15 points for the winners. Tesse Kapenga (186-PF-2002) and Axelle Van Eupen (182-F-2002) provided 12 points each for Belgium.
Portugal - Ireland 68-47 Maria Goncalves (168-SG-2003) scored 14 points to pace Portugal past Ireland in the opener. Portugal dominated throughout the game. They accumulated a 43-27 halftime lead. They held Ireland to just 20 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Ana Barreto (178-SF-2003) had 13 points for Portugal. Ella ODonnell answered with 14 points for Ireland.
Division B. Turkey and Montenegro reach Final in Skopje - Jul 17, 2022
SEMIS
Turkey - Slovenia 60-59 OT Turkey held off Slovenia in overtime to advance into the championship game in Skopje. They claimed Division A spot with the win. Slovenia dominated in the first half. They opened a 35-20 halftime lead. But Turkey stopped the rot in the third term. They held Slovenia to 2 points in the third period to narrow the gap at 2-point mark. Turkey erased the deficit in the fourth stanza forcing overtime. They sank 10 points in the extra period to snatch the win. Banu Simsek (187-SF-2002) posted 15 points, while Idil Sacalir (178-SG-2002) and Saliha Mandiraci (169-SG-2002) added 12 points each for Turkey. Manca Vrecer (178-SG-2002) replied with 12 points and 10 rebounds for Slovenia.
Israel - Montenegro 71-81 Montenegro outlasted Israel to advance into the championship game in Skopje. Israel eked out a 22-20 lead after the opening quarter. Montenegro went on a 28-17 run in the second frame to take a 48-39 halftime lead. Israel pulled within 5 points at the final break. But Montenegro held their opponents to just 13 points in the fourth frame and raced to the victory. Marija Lekovic (170-PG-2003) notched 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jovana Savkovic (173-SG-2005) added 15 points for Montenegro. Eden Zipel (183-F-2002) replied with 21 points for Israel.
Division B. Montenegro crowned champions in Skopje - Jul 17, 2022
FINAL
Turkey - Montenegro 56-98 Montenegro came out victorious in Skopje. They coasted past Turkey to win Division B title. The Balkan team dominated from start to finish in the Final. They grabbed a comfortable 51-24 halftime lead. Montenegro unloaded 47 points in the second half and eased to the victory. Jovana Savkovic (173-SG-2005) delivered 17 points, while Marija Lekovic (170-PG-2003) had 15 points for the winners. Rana Ucar (172-SF-2002) replied with 13 points for Turkey.
3-4 Place
Slovenia - Israel 64-82 Israel clinched the Bronze in Skopje as they overcame Slovenia in the consolation final. Israel therefore clinched Division B promotion. They outscored Slovenia in each of four quarters. Israel posted a 40-32 halftime lead. They added 42 points in the second half to ease to the win. Yarden Garzon (186-G-2003) tallied 25 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists for Israel. Tara Pulevic (170-SG-2003) answered with 17 points for Slovenia.
5-6 Place
Germany - Greece 49-74 Greece earned the fifth position at the tournament as they overcame Germany. Danai Papadopoulou (193-C-2003) came up with 20 points to pace the Hellenes. Greece piled up a 48-29 halftime lead. They went on an 18-6 run in the fourth term to seal the win. Sarah Polleros (185-PF-2002) chipped in 9 points for Germany.
7-8 Place
North Macedonia - Norway 45-77 Norway defeated North Macedonia to finish 7th in Skopje. They opened a 39-26 halftime lead. They ignited a 24-8 run in the fourth frame to seal a comfortable victory. Karyn Sanford (176-G-2003) tossed in 26 points for Norway. Teona Pop-Stojanova (190-C-2002) had 8 points and 10 rebounds for North Macedonia.
9-10 Place
Switzerland - Romania 79-52 Switzerland cruised past Romania to wrap up their Skopje campaign. The Swiss team opened a 27-6 lead after ten minutes. They poured in 36 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Emma Chardon (188-F-2002) tossed in 21 points, while Viktoria Ranisavljevic (164-G-2005) added 15 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for Switzerland. Rebecca Lipovan (170-G-2002) tossed in 20 points for Romania.
11-12 Place
Ukraine - Iceland 72-55 Ukraine overcame Iceland to earn the 11th position in the championship. The teams traded baskets throughout the first half as Iceland eked out a 34-33 halftime lead. But Ukraine stiffened defensively in the second half and snatched a narrow win at the end. Daria Dubniuk (175-G-2002) finished with 16 points, while Anastasiia Kucheronok (175-F-2002, agency: BIG) added 12 points in the win. Tinna Alexandersdottir (176-G-2003) replied with 19 points for Iceland.
13-14 Place
Albania - Slovakia 56-78 Slovakia rallied past Albania to earn the 13th position. Slovakia opened a 46-26 halftime lead. They extended the lead to 24 points at the final break and cruised to the victory. Simona Neuschlova (180-SG-2003) posted 17 points and 8 assists for Slovakia. Ornela Muca (170-G-2002) netted game-high 28 points for Albania.
15-16 Place
Armenia - Kosovo 64-70 Kosovo outgunned Armenia for the 15th-place finish in Skopje. Kosovo led by just one point at halftime 39-38. They held Armenia to only 26 points in the second half to race to the win. Agnesa Rrahmani (175-PG-2002) delivered 31 points and 7 rebounds, while Diellza Dekaj (178-F-2002) added 14 points and 11 rebounds for Kosovo. Lusine Titanyan (168-G/F-2003) had 15 points and 10 rebounds for Armenia.
17-18 Place
Georgia - Croatia 45-74 Croatia stormed past Georgia to finish 17th in Skopje. Croatia dominated throughout the bigger part of the game. They established a 40-19 halftime lead. They followed with a 21-9 run in the fourth term to seal the victory. Nika Kurdija (175-G-2003) tallied 16 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for Croatia. Tamar Papuashvili (180-PF-2003) answered with 10 points for Georgia.
Division B. Turkey, Israel, Slovenia and Montenegro enter semis - Jul 16, 2022
Quarterfinals
Turkey - Germany 68-62 Turkey beat Germany to secure the semifinal berth in Skopje. Germany enjoyed a 20-13 lead after ten minutes. But Turkey responded with a 24-9 run in the second term to open a 37-29 halftime lead. Turkey maintained the lead throughout the second half and rallied to a comfortable win at the end. Sude Yilmaz (178-SG-2002) notched 15 points, while Arifecan Vardar (181-PF-2003) added 10 points for Turkey. Luisa Nufer (184-SG-2002) replied with 16 points for Germany.
Israel - Greece 65-57 Israel clinched their semifinal appearance as they held off Greece in the quarterfinal battle. Israel trailed by six points after the first period. But they went on a 16-8 run in the second term to secure a 28-26 halftime lead. Greece pulled within a single point at the final intermission. Israel used a strong 21-14 rally in the fourth quarter to ice the victory. Yarden Garzon (186-G-2003) accounted for 26 points and 6 rebounds, while Emma Rinat (180-G-2003) added 21 points for Israel. Ioanna Chatzileonti (188-F-2002) replied with 18 points and 13 rebounds for Greece.
Slovenia - North Macedonia 63-36 Slovenia knocked down North Macedonia in the quarterfinal clash. Blaza Ceh (181-PG-2003) and Zala Srot (184-F-2004) knocked down 12 points each for the winners. Slovenia recorded a 17-4 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a strong 35-21 second half run to ice the win. Matea Nikolikj (195-F/C-2002) had 10 points for North Macedonia.
Montenegro - Norway 85-35 Montenegro crushed Norway to enter the semifinal stage in Skopje. The Balkan team piled up a 45-14 halftime lead. They sank 40 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Jovana Savkovic (173-SG-2005) netted 16 points to pace the winners. Synne Jacobsen (183-F-2003) answered with 9 points for Norway.
Division B. Day 5 in Skopje - Jul 14, 2022
Armenia - Germany 30-101 Germany improved at 2-1 record as they crushed Armenia today. Germany posted a 44-15 halftime lead. They unleashed 57 points in the second half and eased to the victory. Lina Sontag (191-SF-2003) delivered 22 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists for Germany. Martha Pietsch (165-PG-2003) netted 16 points for the winners. Ani Mkrtchyan (176-F-2005) answered with 9 points for Armenia.
Norway - Slovakia 51-52 Slovakia nipped Norway to open win count in Group D. Slovakia led by two points at halftime 25-23. Norway pulled within one at the final break. But Slovakia managed to withhold the pressure in the fourth term and got away with a narrow win. Terezia Kraislova (174-G-2003) finished with 13 points for Slovakia. Karyn Sanford (176-G-2003) answered with 19 points and 10 rebounds for Norway.
Israel - Georgia 108-44 Israel knocked down Georgia to gain the third straight win in Skopje. Israel built a 50-18 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Yarden Garzon (186-G-2003) stepped up with 19 points, while Alis Hatokay (2003) added 17 points for the winners. Keso Barbakadze (192-C-2003) answered with 10 points for Georgia.
Iceland - Slovenia 49-76 Slovenia remained perfect in Skopje. They beat Iceland to gain the third consecutive victory. Manca Vrecer (178-SG-2002) came up with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the winners. Slovenia established a 35-28 halftime lead. They held Iceland to just 21 points in the second half to march to the win. Mojca Jelenc (200-C-2003) and Hana Ivanusa (181-F-2004) had 13 points each for Slovenia. Dilja Larusdottir (173-G-2003) replied with 18 points for Iceland.
Albania - Ukraine 52-79 Ukraine celebrated first win in Skopje. They crushed Albania to snap two-game losing skid. Ukraine accounted for a 39-16 halftime lead. They followed with a 23-17 run in the third term to clear off for good. Vladyslava Kiba (177-SF-2002, agency: BIG) came off the bench to topscore with 18 points. Yaroslava Ivaniuk (166-G-2002) added 16 points for Ukraine. Imela Mala (173-SG-2003) hauled in 19 points for Albania.
North Macedonia - Romania 55-53 North Macedonia nipped Romania for 2-2 record in Group C. Romania led by as many as 7 points at the big break 29-22. But North Macedonia ignited an 18-8 run in the third term to spur ahead. They held on to a narrow lead throughout the fourth quarter and raced to the victory. Ilina Selcova (175-PG-2002) posted 12 points for North Macedonia. Andreea Mazilu (165-SG-2002) replied with 14 points for Romania.
Turkey - Switzerland 69-45 Turkey fired past Switzerland to finish preliminary round at 4-0 record. Turkey led by just one point at the big break 27-26. However they went on a 22-5 run in the fourth quarter to snatch the victory. Sude Yilmaz (178-SG-2002) finished with 13 points, while Derin Erdogan (168-G-2002) added 11 points for Turkey. Emma Chardon (188-F-2002) answered with 12 points and 10 rebounds for Switzerland.
Croatia - Montenegro 49-80 Montenegro eased past Croatia to claim the fourth straight win in Group C. Montenegro opened a 49-19 halftime lead. They protected the advantage throughout the second half and raced to the win. Marija Baosic (163-PG-2004) delivered 17 points, while Jovana Savkovic (173-SG-2005) had 15 points for Montenegro. Helena Galunic (181-F-2003) answered with 10 points for Croatia.
Division B. Day 4 in Skopje - Jul 13, 2022
Switzerland - Albania 87-36 Switzerland knocked down Albania for the second win in Group A. The Swiss side opened a 47-16 halftime advantage. They went on a strong 40-20 push in the second half to seal the win. Six players scored in double digits for Switzerland with Stephanie Martinez (172-G-2004) leading the way with 15. Ornela Muca (170-G-2002) topscored with 22 points for Albania.
Montenegro - North Macedonia 98-54 Montenegro breezed past North Macedonia to gain the third consecutive win in Group C. Marija Lekovic (170-PG-2003) stepped up with 21 points to lead the winners. Montenegro built a 51-22 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Jovana Savkovic (173-SG-2005) tossed in 16 points for Montenegro. Elena Tasevska (186-SF-2002) responded with 14 points for North Macedonia.
Ukraine - Greece 56-82 Greece earned the third victory in Group A. They stormed past Ukraine to gain 3-1 record. Greece opened a 37-24 halftime lead. They followed with a 26-14 run in the fourth period to seal the victory. Eleni Bosgana (193-F-2003) and Ioanna Chatzileonti (188-F-2002) notched 19 points each for the winners. Vladyslava Kiba (177-SF-2002, agency: BIG) answered with 16 points for Ukraine.
Romania - Kosovo 85-64 Romania fired past Kosovo to improve at 2-1 record in Group C. Romania led by just five points at halftime 33-28. But they went on a 31-17 run in the third term to clear off for good. Anisia Croitoru (187-C-2003) tossed in 19 points in the victory. Agnesa Rrahmani (175-PG-2002) answered with 22 points for Kosovo.
Division B. Day 3 in Skopje - Jul 12, 2022
Kosovo - Montenegro 35-100 Montenegro fired past Kosovo to take 2-0 record atop of Group C. Montenegro stunned their opponents in the first half igniting a 52-11 run. Montenegro added 48 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Jovana Savkovic (173-SG-2005) posted 15 points, while Ksenija Scepanovic (191-C-2002) added 14 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Agnesa Rrahmani (175-PG-2002) answered with 8 points for Kosovo.
Iceland - Norway 57-71 Norway outscored Iceland for 1-1 record in Group D. Iceland led by two points after ten minutes but Norway responded with a 22-14 run in the second term to surge ahead. They followed with a 34-26 second half rally to seal the victory. Karyn Sanford (176-G-2003) produced 14 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, while Maria Myklebust (185-F-2003) added 12 points for Norway. Elisabeth Aegisdottir (186-F/C-2003) replied with 14 points and 13 rebounds for Iceland.
Greece - Switzerland 71-55 Greece toppled Switzerland to gain the second win in Skopje. Greece opened a 17-5 lead after ten minutes. They followed with a 37-31 second half rally to seal the win. Eleni Bosgana (193-F-2003) stepped up with 23 points, while Ioanna Chatzileonti (188-F-2002) added 21 points for the winning side. Emma Chardon (188-F-2002) answered with 18 points and 9 rebounds for Switzerland.
Georgia - Germany 35-105 Germany coasted past Georgia to open win count in Skopje. Germany grabbed a 39-16 halftime lead. They unleashed 66 points in the second half to ease to the victory. Luisa Nufer (184-SG-2002) tossed in 22 points, while Martha Pietsch (165-PG-2003) had 12 points for Germany. Keso Barbakadze (192-C-2003) answered with 15 points and 7 boards for Georgia.
Israel - Armenia 102-40 Israel recorded the second win in a row in Group B. They fired past Armenia to stay perfect. Israel unloaded 54 points in the first half to take a 32-point lead. Israel followed with a 38-18 run in the second half to ease to the win. Alis Hatokay (2003) posted 20 points, while Noa Givon (176-G-2002) added 18 points in the victory. Lusine Titanyan (168-G/F-2003) answered with 10 points for Armenia.
North Macedonia - Croatia 46-64 Croatia snapped two-game losing skid and edged North Macedonia in Group C. Croatia snatched a 28-26 halftime lead. They held North Macedonia to just 20 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Lina Strilic (174-G-2003) posted 22 points, while Helena Galunic (181-F-2003) added 14 points and 15 rebounds in the victory. Ilina Selcova (175-PG-2002) notched 12 points for North Macedonia.
Albania - Turkey 35-88 Turkey cruised past Albania for the third straight win in Group A. Turkey recorded a 50-15 halftime lead and coasted to the victory in the second half. Arifecan Vardar (181-PF-2003) and Hatice Gulcelik (178-SG-2002) netted 12 points each for Turkey. Ornela Muca (170-G-2002) answered with 15 points for Albania.
Slovenia - Slovakia 64-47 Slovenia held off Slovakia for 2-0 record in Group D. Zala Srot (184-F-2004) came up with 16 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Slovenia went on a 30-12 run in the second frame to clear off for good. Kamila Jarosova (176-SF-2003) answered with 15 points for Slovakia.
Division B. Day 2 in Skopje - Jul 11, 2022
Montenegro - Romania 77-53 Montenegro claimed the first win in Group C. They fired past Romania in the opener. Romania led by three points at the first break. But Montenegro went on a 50-21 run in the next two quarters to spur ahead for good. Maja Bigovic (195-C-2002) and Ksenija Scepanovic (191-C-2002) posted 13 points each for Montenegro. Ioana Bota (178-PF-2002) answered with 9 points for Romania.
Croatia - Kosovo 60-63 Kosovo surprised Croatia to gain the first win at the tournament. Croatia led by as many as 7 points at the big break 36-29. But Kosovo ignited a 34-24 second half run to snatch the victory at the end. Astera Tuhina (155-PG-2004) delivered 28 points for Kosovo. Agnesa Rrahmani (175-PG-2002) added 19 points for the winners. Lina Strilic (174-G-2003) answered with 16 points for Croatia.
Switzerland - Ukraine 67-44 Switzerland cruised past Ukraine to take 1-0 record in Group A. The Swiss side dominated from start to finish. They established a 33-18 halftime lead. Switzerland followed with a 34-26 run in the second half to secure the winning outcome. Emma Chardon (188-F-2002) posted 17 points and 13 rebounds, while Lin Schwarz (186-SF-2003, agency: LBM Management) added 15 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Anastasiia Kucheronok (175-F-2002, agency: BIG) responded with 25 points for Ukraine.
Turkey - Greece 64-55 Turkey topped Greece to improve at 2-0 record in Skopje. Sude Yilmaz (178-SG-2002) connected for 14 points in the win. Turkey grabbed a 31-26 halftime lead. They extended the lead to 8 points at the final break and raced to the victory. Saliha Mandiraci (169-SG-2002) provided 13 points for Turkey. Eleni Bosgana (193-F-2003) answered with 21 points and 9 rebounds for Greece.
Division B. Day 1 in Skopje - Jul 10, 2022
Greece - Albania 119-20 Greece breezed past Albania in the opener. They accumulated a 61-8 halftime lead and eased to the victory in the second half. Ioanna Chatzileonti (188-F-2002)i posted 22 points, while Lamprini Polymeni (175-G-2003, college: Montana) added 20 points for Greece. Imela Mala (173-SG-2003) answered with 8 points for Albania.
Romania - Croatia 79-54 Romania outscored Croatia for the initial win in Skopje. Romania secured a 49-31 halftime lead. They held their opponents to just 9 points in the fourth term to ease to the win. Andreea Mazilu (165-SG-2002) had 18 points, while Catalina Ion (179-F-2003) added 14 points for Romania. Lina Strilic (174-G-2003) answered with 13 points for Croatia.
Ukraine - Turkey 45-88 Turkey stormed past Ukraine to open win count in Skopje. Turkey led from start to finish. They accumulated a 36-20 halftime lead. Turkey unleashed 52 points in the second half to rally to the victory. Idil Sacalir tossed in 14 points, while Saliha Mandiraci and Sude Yilmaz (178-SG-2002) had 11 points each for Turkey. Anastasiia Kucheronok (175-F-2002, agency: BIG) notched 13 points for Ukraine.
Norway - Slovenia 51-87 Slovenia fired past Norway in Group D. Zala Srot (184-F-2004) came up with 16 points to pace the winners. Slovenia accumulated a 49-30 halftime lead. They limited Norway to just 21 points in the second half to march to the win. Blaza Ceh (181-PG-2003) had 13 points for Slovenia. Karyn Sanford (176-G-2003) answered with 18 points for Norway.
Armenia - Georgia 49-46 Armenia outlasted Georgia for the first win in Skopje. Armenia led by just two points at the big break 23-21. Georgia surged ahead in the third term but not for long. Armenia responded with a 16-8 run in the fourth period to seal the win. Ani Mkrtchyan (176-F-2005) posted 14 points and 15 rebounds for Armenia. Meri Grigoryan (165-SG-2002) added 12 points for the winners. Keso Barbakadze (192-C-2003) answered with 15 points and 17 rebounds for Georgia.
Germany - Israel 63-65 Israel nipped Germany for the first win. Germany enjoyed a 24-14 lead after ten minutes. But Israel narrowed the gap in the second period. They trailed by just two points at halftime. Germany extended the margin at 5-point mark at the final break but once again Israel found the way to respond. They went on a 19-12 run in the fourth term to snatch the victory. Eden Zipel (183-F-2002) tossed in 19 points, while Yarden Garzon (186-G-2003) added 17 points for Israel. Franka Wittenberg (176-PG-2003) answered with 15 points for Germany.
Slovakia - Iceland 46-50 Iceland overcame Slovakia to open win count in Skopje. Slovakia recorded a 28-24 halftime lead. But Iceland responded with a 16-8 run in the fourth stanza to snatch the victory. Helena Rafnsdottir (170-G-2003) tossed in 10 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for Iceland. Simona Neuschlova (180-SG-2003) and Vanda Kristlova (183-C-2003) posted 8 points each for Slovakia.
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