Women's European Championships for Small Countries in Nicosia (Cyprus) (2022)
2021
2024
GamesSchedule
Jul.3:Malta 48-64Norway
Jul.3:Andorra 51-86Cyprus
Jul.2:Norway  81-54  Kosovo
Jul.2:Cyprus  77-67  Malta
Jun.30:Malta  76-41  Andorra
Jun.30:Kosovo 67-88Cyprus
Jun.29:Andorra 56-77Kosovo
Jun.29:Cyprus  81-62  Norway
Jun.28:Norway  95-36  Andorra
Jun.28:Kosovo 61-68Malta
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Full Standings
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% GB L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Home Away Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group               
1
Cyprus440100.000-4L-48362212-02-0332:247 (+85)    
2
Norway43175.010-4L-47655212-01-1302:219 (+83)    
3
Malta42250.020-4L-4656141-11-1259:243 (+16)    
4
Kosovo41325.030-4L-46573-80-21-1259:293 (-34)    
5
Andorra4040.040-4L-44684-380-20-2184:334 (-150)    
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group            
1
Cyprus220100.02-0L-27964.514.5158:129 (+29)  
2
Norway220100.02-0L-2884543176:90 (+86)  
3
Malta21150.01-1L-26252.59.5124:105 (+19)  
4
Kosovo2020.00-2L-26478-14128:156 (-28)  
5
Andorra2020.00-2L-253.581.5-28107:163 (-56)  
# Team Games Won Lost PCT% L10 STRK PPG OPPG DIFF Total Points Last 5 Games
 Group            
1
Cyprus220100.00-2L-2875928174:118 (+56)  
2
Norway21150.00-2L-26364.5-1.5126:129 (-3)  
3
Malta21150.00-2L-267.569-1.5135:138 (-3)  
4
Kosovo21150.00-2L-265.568.5-3131:137 (-6)  
5
Andorra2020.00-2L-238.585.5-4777:171 (-94)  
Stats Leaders
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
Austgulen_Stine

(180-G-1994)
Avg: 18.5

Austgulen
18.5
Daci
16.5
Pilakouta
15.3
Orlovic
14.8
Grima
14.5
Cyprus celebrate the title; Norway finish second (Photo: FIBA)
2022 ROSTER
Starting Five in BOLD letters
Starting five
#s#
Veatriki Akathiotou
Akathiotou
Eleni Pilakouta
Pilakouta
Marissa Pangalos
Pangalos
Tijana Raca
Raca
Petra Orlovic
Orlovic
#e#5
1Veatriki Akathiotou 166-G-1995 Arad Romania
2Mezra Torlak 172-SG-2002 Anagennises Cyprus
5Eleni Pilakouta 192-C-2000 ENAD Cyprus
7Andriana Kasapi 170-G-2000 UC Riverside USA
8Marissa Pangalos 170-PG-1995 Eastern Suns Australia
9Tijana Raca 183-F-1997 Anorthosis Cyprus
11Petra Orlovic 178-F/G-1990 AEL Cyprus
14Rafaelia Kasini 186-F-2004 Keravnos Cyprus
22Despina Papaioannou 180-PF-1999 Phoenix Cyprus
25Rebecca Christodoulou 170-PG-2002 ENAD Cyprus
29Sofia Stylianidi 174-G-2003 AEL Cyprus
30Ioanna Kyprianou 168-PG-2003 Edinburgh Univ. Scotland

Iraklis Pittakas Head Coach Anagennises Cyprus
Alexandros Lekisvili Assistant


Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Women's European Championship for Small Countries Awards 2022 - Jul 11, 2022
Cyprus Eleni Pilakouta (192-C-2000) of Omaha
Best Guard: Norway Stine Austgulen (180-G-1994) of Ulriken
Best Forward: Malta Stephanie De Martino (184-F-1993) of Starlites
Best Center: Cyprus Eleni Pilakouta (192-C-2000) of Omaha

Eurobasket.com All-FIBA Women's European Championship for Small Countries First Team 2022
Tuhina
Tuhina
De Martino
De Martino
Akathiotou
Akathiotou
Austgulen
Austgulen
Pilakouta
Pilakouta

First Team
Kosovo Astera Tuhina (155-PG-2004) of Promete
Malta Stephanie De Martino (184-F-1993) of Starlites
Cyprus Veatriki Akathiotou (166-G-1995) of Arad
Norway Stine Austgulen (180-G-1994) of Ulriken
Cyprus Eleni Pilakouta (192-C-2000) of Omaha


Cyprus celebrate the title; Norway finish second - Jul 3, 2022
Malta - Norway 48-64
Norway earned the second place in Cyprus. They beat Malta in the final game at the tournament to secure the Silver medals. Norway trailed by four points after ten minutes. But they responded with a 21-9 run in the second term to spur ahead. Norway held their opponents to just 21 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Stine Austgulen (180-G-1994, college: Colorado St.) tallied 39 points to pace the winners. Sophie Abela (178-G-1999) answered with 13 points for Malta.

Andorra - Cyprus 51-86
Cyprus clinched the title at the championship. They wrapped up their perfect home campaign with a comfortable win over Andorra. Cyprus recorded a 42-21 halftime lead. They dropped 44 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Petra Orlovic (178-F/G-1990) scored 18 points, while Eleni Pilakouta (192-C-2000) had 14 points in the win. Claudia Brunet (168-PG-1996) and Claudia Guri (189-C-1995) answered with 14 points each for Andorra.



Recap of Day 4 in Cyprus - Jul 2, 2022
Cyprus - Malta 77-67
Cyprus held off Malta for the third straight win at the tournament. The hosts recorded a 41-29 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 14-point mark at the final break and raced to the win. Veatriki Akathiotou (166-G-1995) tallied 21 points for Cyprus. Eleni Pilakouta (192-C-2000) had 19 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Ashleigh Van Vliet (180-SG-1990) replied with 23 points for Malta.

Norway - Kosovo 81-54
Norway outgunned Kosovo to improve at 3-1 record. Stine Austgulen (180-G-1994, college: Colorado St.) posted 19 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Kosovo led by two points after ten minutes. But Norway responded with a 53-21 run in the next two periods to surge ahead for good. Shiba Ahmadi (166-PG-1999) added 13 points for the winners. Saranda Daci (190-C-1993, agency: SIG) answered with 15 points and 11 rebounds for Kosovo.



Recap of Day 3 in Cyprus - Jun 30, 2022
Kosovo - Cyprus 67-88
Cyprus cruised past Kosovo to stay undefeated. The hosts dominated from start to finish. They accounted for a 40-33 halftime lead. Cyprus sank 48 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Eleni Pilakouta (192-C-2000) and Andriana Kasapi (170-G-2000) tallied 15 points each for Cyprus. Era Shatri (182-F/C-1998, agency: Promo Sport ID) answered with 17 points and 8 boards for Kosovo.

Malta - Andorra 76-41
Malta cruised past Andorra for the second win in a row in Cyprus. Malta opened a comfortable 39-18 halftime lead. They followed with a 25-11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Josephine Grima (193-C-1984) finished with 21 points and 8 rebounds, while Stephanie De Martino (184-F-1993) added 18 points for Malta. Claudia Brunet (168-PG-1996) replied with 16 points for Andorra



Recap of Day 2 in Cyprus - Jun 29, 2022
Andorra - Kosovo 56-77
Kosovo edged Andorra to gain the first win in Cyprus. Kosovo accounted for a 25-15 lead after ten minutes. They went on a 36-24 second half run to seal the victory. Saranda Daci (190-C-1993, agency: SIG) delivered 18 points and 9 boards for Kosovo. Era Shatri (182-F/C-1998, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 9 points for Kosovo. Claudia Guri (189-C-1995) replied with 17 points for Andorra.

Cyprus - Norway 81-62
Cyprus cruised past Norway for the opening win at the championship. The teams stayed close throughout the first half. Cyprus eked out a 38-35 halftime lead. The hosts went on a strong 43-27 second half rally to secure the victory. Petra Orlovic (178-F/G-1990) tallied 24 points and 9 rebounds, while Marissa Pangalos (170-PG-1995) added 19 points in the win. Tori Halvorsen (183-C-1988, college: American) answered with 14 points for Norway.