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Gregor Glas
Ukraine - Belgium 54-78
Belgium fired past Ukraine to gain the second victory in Group C. Belgium dominated in each quarter. They established a 44-30 halftime lead. They held Ukraine to just 24 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Haris Bratanovic (209-C-01) produced 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Thijs De Ridder (202-F-03) added 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Ruslan Ivashov (181-PG-02) answered with 19 points for Ukraine.
Greece - Israel 82-70
Greece held off Israel to improve at 3-1 record in Group C. Israel eked out a 20-19 lead after ten minutes. But Greece used a 17-7 rally in the second term to surge ahead. They followed with a 46-point effort in the second half to rally to the win. Georgios Tanoulis (210-C-02) produced 20 points, while Aristotelis Sotiriou (203-F-01) and Omiros Netzipoglou (195-G/F-02) added 12 points apiece in the victory. Yahel Melamed (199-PG-01) responded with 23 points for Israel.
Slovenia - Russia 83-57
Slovenia crushed Russia to clinch the top position in Group C. Slovenia piled up a comfortable 52-26 halftime lead. They followed with a 21-14 run in the third term to clear off for good. Gregor Glas (197-SG-01) finished with 20 points, while Bine Prepelic (200-PF-01) added 12 points for the winners. Ilya Sorokin (206-F-01, agency: Alti Sport) answered with 15 points for Russia.
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