FINAL
Latvia - France 59-85France conquered the title in Lithuania. They cruised past Latvia in the championship game tonight. France recorded a comfortable 29-11 lead after ten minutes. They extended the margin at 23-point mark heading into the second half. France kept Latvia at bay throughout the second half and eased to the title.
Carla Leite (175-PG-2004) tallied 20 points, while
Ines Debroise (175-G-2003) scored 18 points for les Bleues.
Luize Sila (188-PF-2004) and
Vanesa Jasa (180-SF-2003) replied with 17 points each for Latvia.
3-4 Place
Serbia - Spain 36-94Spain
breezed past Serbia to earn the third position at the tournament. Spain
dominated from start to finish. They established a 49-20 halftime
advantage. Spain held Serbia to just 16 points in the second half and
raced to a comfortable win.
Txell Alarcon (179-PG-2003) hauled in 21 points, while
Claudia Soriano (170-PG-2003, college:
Northeastern) added 13 points for Spain.
Dunja Zecevic (186-C-2004) tossed in 9
points for Serbia.
5-6 Place
Portugal - Italy 64-75Italy
earned the fifth place at the championship. They prevailed against
Portugal on Sunday. The Azzurri registered a 41-20 halftime advantage
and never looked back en route to the victory.
Sara Ronchi (183-F-2003) nailed 18
points, while
Matilde Villa (172-SG-2004, agency:
Players Group) and
Eleonora Villa (172-G-2004, agency:
Players Group) had 17 points apiece in
the victory.
Ana Barreto (175-SF-2003) answered with 13 points for Portugal.
7-8 Place
Turkey - Israel 57-81Israel
fired past Turkey to claim the 7th position. Israel recorded a 36-32
halftime lead. Israel dominated in the second half and cruised to the
victory.
Emma Rinat (180-G-2003) accounted for 18 points, while
Hila Karsh (173-PG-2004)
contributed 17 points for Israel.
Ayse Yilmaz (171-PG-2003) and
Zeyno Seren (178-G-2003) had 13
points each for Turkey.
9-10 Place
Hungary - Finland 68-71Finland
nipped Hungary to clinch the 9th position. Finland recorded a 37-26
halftime lead. Hungary sank 42 points in the second half but could not
avoid the defeat. Merin Kanerva and
Kati Ollilainen (173-G-2003) notched 13 points
each for Finland.
Melinda Miklos (184-G/F-2003) provided 19 points and 9 assists for
Hungary.
11-12 Place
Poland - Montenegro 86-63Poland
clinched the 11th position in Lithuania. They cruised past Montenegro
in the final game. Montenegro grabbed a 21-15 lead after ten minutes.
But Poland used a 25-9 run in the second frame to secure a 40-30
halftime lead. Poland followed with a 27-10 run in the third term to
clear off for good.
Nicola Batura (183-PF-2004, agency:
SPORTFORUM Agency) finished with 22 points and 15
rebounds, while
Marta Maslowska (181-SF-2003) added 14 points in the victory. Nikolina
Ilic answered with 25 points for Montenegro.
13-14 Place
Sweden - Czech Republic 83-71Sweden
clinched the decisive win in Division A. They overcame Czech Republic
to secure their top division place for another season.
Diana Collins (177-PG-2004)
scored 27 points, while
Saga Eklov (169-G-2004) added 18 points for the Scandinavian
team.
Valentyna Kadlecova (182-F-2004) answered with 15 points for Czech Republic.
15-16 Place
Lithuania - Belgium 59-67Belgium
finished the tournament on a winning note. They outgunned Lithuania for
the 15th position. Lithuania posted a 37-31 halftime advantage. Belgium
however responded in the second half. They ignited a 36-22 rally after
the big break to snatch the win.
Sanne Desplenter (170-G-2003) tossed in 22 points in
the victory.
Eva Pernavaite (171-G-2005) banked in 17 points for Lithuania.