Lithuania edge USA to claim title in Taipei - Aug 29, 2017
FINAL
USA - Lithuania 74-85 Lithuania captured the Gold medals in Taipei. They overcame the USA in the Final. Ignas Vaitkus (196-SF-93, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 15 points to lead the Baltic team. The USA accumulated a 38:36 halftime lead. But Lithuania bounced back with a 25:18 run in the third term. They followed with a 24:18 rally in the fourth quarter to clinch the title. Evaldas Saulys (190-G-93) provided 14 points in the victory. Carsen Edwards (183-PG-98) knocked down 23 points for the USA.
3-4 Place
Serbia - Latvia 74-81 Latvia outgunned Serbia to clinch Bronze medals in Taipei. Kristaps Plavnieks (183-PG-95) and Linards Jaunzems (198-F-95) had 19 points each for the Baltic team. Serbia posted a 35:26 halftime lead. Latvia bounced back with a 25:13 run in the third term to spur ahead. Latvia unleashed 30 points in the final period to seal the victory. Rihards Berzins (207-PF-97) had 18 points for the winners. Nemanja Nenadic (197-G-94) topscored with 21 points and 9 boards for Serbia.
5-6 Place
Israel - Germany 78-87 Germany occupied the fifth position in Taipei. They rallied past Israel behind 42 points from Andreas Obst (191-SG-96, agency: BeoBasket). Germany dominated in the first half. They accounted for a 51:39 halftime lead. Israel pulled closer in the second half but could not threaten their opponents as Germany rolled to the victory. Mahir Agva (206-C-96) chipped in 18 points and collected 9 rebounds in the win. Naor Sharon (193-PG-95) banked in 18 points for Israel.
7-8 Place
Finland - Argentina 79-70 Finland outgunned Argentina to claim the 7th place. Anton Odabasi (206-PF-95) provided 18 points and 14 rebounds in the victory. Argentina jumped to an 18:11 lead after ten minutes. But Finland stepped on the gas in the next two quarters. They sank 49 points to ensure an 11-point advantage at the final intermission. Argentina cut the distance in the fourth quarter but failed to escape the loss. Topias Palmi (194-SG-94, agency: Blacktop Management) netted 15 points for Finland. Martin Fernandez (197-SF-97) produced 14 points and 6 boards for Argentina.
9-10 Place
Canada - Australia 96-101 Australia occupied the ninth position as they topped Canada in the final day. Dejan Vasiljevic (190-G-97) netted 28 points to lead the Emerging Boomers. Canada unleashed 40 points in the first period to take a 5-point lead. But Australia slowly took over. They used a 22:17 run in the fourth frame to ice the victory. Xavier Cooks (203-G/F-95) produced 21 points for Australia. Kaza Keane (185-PG-94, college: Cleveland St.) netted 25 points, issued 9 assists and grabbed 6 boards for Canada.
11-12 Place
Mexico - Czech Republic 93-69 Mexico toppled Czech Republic to claim the 11th position in the final standings. Bryan Rivera (178-PG) posted 25 points to lead the Latin American team. Mexico accumulated a 43:26 halftime lead. They unleashed 50 points in the second half to seal the win. Machado Jonatan (200-F-93) had 18 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Marek Sehnal (196-F/G-96) answered with 17 points for Czech Republic.
13-14 Place
Norway - Taiwan 77-89 Taiwan outgunned Norway to claim the 13th position at the championship. Kuan-Chuan Chen (197-C/F-93) stepped up with 19 points to lead the winners. Taiwan accumulated a 50:41 halftime lead. They went on a 25:13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Kai-Yan Lee (182-G-93) had 16 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the hosts. Mikkel Kolstad (190-F-95) replied with 26 points for Norway.
15-16 Place
Estonia - Ukraine 83-91 Ukraine wrapped up their campaign on a winning note. They beat Estonia to earn the 15th position. Sergiy Zagreba (214-C-94) tallied 24 points and 8 boards in the victory. Ukraine accumulated a 46:35 halftime lead. Estonia dropped 48 points in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Volodymyr Shevchenko (196-SF-94) added 20 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Mihkel Kirves (190-F-96) answered with 18 points for Estonia.
17-18 Place
Hungary - Russia 67-74 Russia clinched the 17th overall position as they topped Hungary today. Sergei Mitusov (193-PG-96, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) knocked down 20 points, issued 7 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds in the victory. Alexandr Kurbatov (208-PF-97) added 12 points for the winning side. Ivan Bus (191-G-93) replied with 13 points for Hungary.
19-20 Place
Romania - Japan 87-75 Romania overcame Japan in the final game in Taipei. Mario Lazar (201-PF-94) tallied 18 points and 14 rebounds in the win. Romania built a 40:30 halftime lead. They unloaded 47 points in the second half to ease to the win. Mirel Dragoste (184-PG-95) had 18 points for the Romanian team. Ryo Tawatari (180-PG-93) answered with 17 points for Japan.
21-22 Place
Hong Kong - South Korea 96-103 South Korea outgunned Hong Kong to clinch the 21st position at the tournament. Hui-Won Han (195-F-93) notched 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in the victory. Hong Kong eked out a 51:50 halftime lead. But South Korea unleashed 53 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Jihoon Park (184-PG-95) had 21 points in the win. Leung Shiu Wah (189-SF-94) netted 32 points for Hong Kong.
23-24 Place
Mozambique - United Arab Emirates 104-71 Mozambique cruised past UAE to end up in the 23rd position at the Universiade. Jonas Faduco (188-G-94) and Dercio Mula (200-F-93) delivered 23 points each in the win. Mozambique accumulated a 59:30 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Klaus Bunguele (190-F-96) had 20 points in the win. Rashed Mohammad (185-G-98) topscored with 15 points for UAE.
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SEMIFINALS
Latvia - Lithuania 75-77 Lithuania nipped Latvia to enter Final in Taipei. Ignas Vaitkus (196-SF-93, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 20 points to lead the winners. Latvia recorded a 17:13 lead after the opening quarter. Lithuania bounced back in the second term. They sank 23 points to surge ahead for a 36:33 halftime lead. Latvia denied the deficit in the third term as the teams entered the final term tied at 56. Lithuania however sank 21 points in the fourth quarter and eked out a tough victory. Tomas Dimsa (195-F/G-94) and Donatas Tarolis (202-F-94, agency: Interperformances) netted 13 points each for the winners. Guntis Sipolins (206-C-93, agency: SPORTlab Agency) recorded 23 points and 9 rebounds for Latvia. Linards Jaunzems (198-F-95) had 19 points in the defeat.
Serbia - USA 61-93 USA reached the title game at the World University Games. They knocked down Serbia in the semifinal clash. Vincent Edwards (203-F-96) posted 31 points to lead the North American side. USA dominated from start to finish. They established a 46:23 halftime lead. USA unloaded 33 points in the third term to clear off for good. Carsen Edwards (183-PG-98) chipped in 16 points and issued 6 assists for the winners. Marko Tejic (209-C/F-95, agency: BeoBasket) answered with 12 points for Serbia. Ilija Dokovic (185-G-96) tossed in 10 points in the loss.
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Quarterfinals
Lithuania - Argentina 72-70 Lithuania narrowly defeated Argentina in the quarterfinal clash in Taipei. Tomas Dimsa accounted for 16 points to lead the Baltic team. Argentina enjoyed a 24:16 lead ten minutes into the game. Lithuania used a 40:28 run in the next two quarters to secure a 4-point lead. Argentina stayed neck and neck with their opponents in the fourth frame but could not overcome the deficit at the end. Evaldas Saulys had 13 points in the victory. Carlos Buemo (194-G/F-96) chipped in 22 points for Argentina.
Germany - Latvia 76-78 Latvia nipped Germany to advance into the semifinal stage. Kristaps Plavnieks (183-PG-95) and Linards Jaunzems (198-F-95) stepped up with 18 points each for the winners. Latvia posted a 41:36 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 9-point mark at the final intermission. Germany narrowed the gap in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the loss. Mahir Agva (206-C-96) banked in 22 points for Germany.
USA - Israel 111-107 OT USA cruised past Israel in overtime to advance into the semifinal stage at the tournament. Carsen Edwards (183-PG-98) accounted for 36 points to lead the charge. Israel established a 49:45 halftime lead. USA went on a 26:17 run in the third term to spur ahead. But Israel poured in 31 points in the fourth period to send the game into overtime. The North American team though poured in 14 points in the extra period and stayed alive in the title race. P.J. Thompson (178-PG-96) connected for 22 points in the win. Tomer Ginat (202-PF-94, agency: Avi Zilberman) delivered 24 points and 13 rebounds for Israel.
Serbia - Finland 85-84 2OT Serbia outlasted Finland in double-overtime thriller to reach the semifinals stage. Strahinja Jovanovic (180-PG-96) notched 19 points to lead the winners. Finland accounted for a 33:27 halftime advantage. They stretched the margin at 13-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. But Serbia went on a 22:9 run in the fourth period to force overtime. The teams did not decide on the winner in the first extra period but Serbia managed to eke out a tough win in overtime number 2. Nemanja Nenadic (197-G-94) had 17 points and 11 rebounds for Serbia. Anton Odabasi (206-PF-95) produced 24 points and 10 rebounds for Finland.
17-24 Place
Romania - Mozambique 89-61 Romania cruised past Mozambique today. Sebastian Ionescu accounted for 19 points and 6 assists for the winners. Mozambique piled up a 35:30 halftime lead. But Romania ignited a furious 35:6 rally in the fourth period to secure the winning outcome. Mario Lazar (201-PF-94) had 18 points and 9 boards in the win. Dercio Mula (200-F-93) tossed in 17 points and collected 9 boards for Mozambique.
Hungary - Hong Kong 100-90 OT Hungary beat Hong Kong in overtime in Taipei. Akos Vagvolgyi (193-G-96) notched 20 points to lead the European team. Hungary established a 46:35 halftime lead. But Hong Kong turned things around in the second half. They denied the deficit forcing overtime. However Hungary sank 14 points in the extra period to secure the winning outcome. Adam Wirth (191-G-93) and Kristof Bognar (205-C/F-94) had 19 points each in the victory. Tsai Choi Kwan (186-SF-95) replied with 36 points for Hong Kong.
Japan - South Korea 84-80 Japan held off South Korea behind 15 points and 10 rebounds from Gen Hiraiwa (198-C-97). Japan accumulated a 38:27 halftime lead. They dropped 46 points in the second half and secured the winning outcome at the end. Ando Shuto posted 12 points for Japan. Jihoon Park (184-PG-95) delivered 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for South Korea.
Russia - United Arab Emirates 116-55 Russia rolled past UAE in Taipei today. Alexandr Kurbatov (208-PF-97) scored 23 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Russia accumulated a 64:27 halftime lead. They sank 52 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Sergei Mitusov (193-PG-96, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) and Dmitry Popov (202-F-96) had 16 points each in the win. Mohammed Khamis (183-PG-98) answered with 15 points for UAE.
9-16 Place
Ukraine - Czech Republic 79-84 Czech Republic outscored Ukraine behind 33 points from Vaclav Bujnoch (200-C-93, college: Des Moines Area CC). Ukraine recorded a 41:38 halftime lead. Czech Republic though answered with a 25:17 rally to ensure a 5-point lead. The teams traded baskets throughout the final period as the Czech side marched to the win. Ondrej Siska (190-PG-93) had 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Czech Republic. Oleksandr Kobets (197-SF-96) netted 24 points for Ukraine.
Mexico - Norway 81-75 Mexico outgunned Norway in the classification game in Taipei. Victor Alvarez Diez (180-SF-96) produced 30 points to lead the charge. Norway eked out a 44:43 halftime lead. Mexico denied the deficit in the third term as the teams entered the fourth quarter tied at 61. Mexico then went on a 20:14 run in the fourth period to snatch the win. Bryan Urrutia (185-G-97) added 14 points in the victory. Lars Espe (179-PG-98) replied with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Norway.
Estonia - Australia 83-105 Xavier Cooks tallied 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead Australia past Estonia. The Emerging Boomers dominated throughout the first half. They established a 48:31 halftime lead. Australia added 57 points in the second half to march to the victory. Kyle Adnam (186-G-93) notched 19 points in the win. Karl-Johan Lips (198-F-96) drilled 21 points for Estonia.
Canada - Taiwan 98-61 Canada stormed past Taiwan in the classification round. The North American team recorded a 44:23 halftime lead. They sank 54 points in the second half to roll to a comfortable win. Kaza Keane (185-PG-94, college: Cleveland St.) netted 25 points for Canada. Connor Wood (201-G-93) added 15 points and 9 assists for the winners. Chen Ying-Chun (183-PG-93) banked in 14 points for Taiwan.
Results and Stats from Day 6 in Taipei - Aug 25, 2017
Group A
Serbia - Taiwan 82-64 Serbia rolled past Taiwan to finish on top of Group A. Ilija Dokovic (185-G-96) netted 27 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and issued 4 assists for the winners. Serbia accounted for a 43:30 halftime advantage. They extended the margin at 20-point at the final intermission and rallied to the victory. Marko Tejic (209-C/F-95, agency: BeoBasket) had 18 points and 13 rebounds in the win. Kai-Yan Lee (182-G-93) replied with 14 points for Taiwan.
Latvia - South Korea 97-61 Latvia improved at 3-2 record in Group A following a comfortable win over South Korea. Janis Eiduks (200-F-93) produced 18 points to pace the winners. South Korea enjoyed an 18:16 lead ten minutes into the game. But Latvia unloaded 31 points in the second term to ensure a 47:33 halftime lead. Latvia added 50 points in the second half to coast to the victory. Guntis Sipolins (206-C-93, agency: SPORTlab Agency) netted 14 points for the winners. Chanho Park (201-F-96) replied with 12 points for South Korea.
Mexico - Hungary 82-77 Mexico held off Hungary for the third win in Group A. Alejandro Villanueva (199-SF-93) netted 23 points to lead the Latin American side. Mexico and Hungary were tied at 44 heading into the second half. Mexico held Hungary to 33 points in the second half and raced to the win. Victor Alvarez Diez (180-SF-96) netted 20 points for the winners. Adam Wirth (191-G-93) replied with 16 points for Hungary.
Group B
Hong Kong - Finland 52-114 Finland stormed past Hong Kong to earn 4-1 record in Group B. Harold Fiifi Aidoo (187-PG-96) provided 17 points in the win. Finland posted a 47:25 halftime lead. They unleashed 67 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Shawn Hopkins (196-F-95) had 15 points in the win. Chun Lam (184-PG-95) answered with 9 points for Hong Kong.
Japan - Norway 63-73 Norway edged Japan behind 20 points and 11 rebounds from Chris-Ebou Ndow (198-F-93). Norway piled up a 33:21 halftime advantage. Japan pulled within 8 points at the final intermission. However Norway sank 22 points in the fourth quarter and marched to the win. Johannes Dolven (203-F-96) posted 13 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Ando Shuto (189-G-94) answered with 12 points for Japan.
Canada - Germany 73-85 Germany registered the fifth consecutive win at the tournament. They toppled Canada to clinch the top place in Group B. Andreas Obst (191-SG-96, agency: BeoBasket) and Johannes Richter (205-PF-93) produced 20 points each in the victory. Canada accounted for a 40:33 halftime lead. But Germany responded with a 52:33 rally in the second half to seal the victory. Dominic Lockhart (198-G-94) netted 15 points in the win. Mambi Diawara (195-G/F-94, college: Lamar St.CC) topscored with 19 points for Canada.
Group C
Estonia - USA 61-101 USA coasted past Estonia to remain undefeated at the World University Games. Vincent Edwards (203-F-96) provided 19 points and 11 rebounds in the win. USA piled up a comfortable 60:35 halftime advantage. They added 41 points in the second half to cruise to the victory. Carsen Edwards (183-PG-98) accounted for 16 points in the win. Siim-Markus Post (183-PG-97) netted 15 points for Estonia.
Argentina - Romania 71-53 Argentina topped Romania for 4-1 record in Group C. Erik Thomas (196-F-95) and Carlos Buemo (194-G/F-96) tallied 15 points apiece in the win. Argentina used a 22:15 run in the second term to take a 7-point halftime lead. They followed with a massive 27:13 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Ayan Carvalho (196-G-97) had 10 points, 6 boards and 6 assists in the victory. Andrei Damian (196-SG-94) answered with 12 points for Romania.
Czech Republic - United Arab Emirates 114-58 Czech Republic knocked down UAE to improve at 2-3 record in Group C. Seven players scored in double figures for the winners. Vaclav Bujnoch (200-C-93, college: Des Moines Area CC) accounted for 20 points in the victory. Czech Republic accumulated a 58:27 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Marek Sehnal (196-F/G-96) notched 15 points for the winners. Rashed Mohammad (185-G-98) tallied 18 points and 7 rebounds for UAE.
Group D
Lithuania - Russia 112-71 Lithuania clinched the top position in Group D. They breezed past Russia for 4-1 record. Martinas Geben (206-F-94) provided 20 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists in the victory. Lithuania piled up a 61:29 halftime lead. They added 51 points in the second half to ice the win. Regimantas Miniotas (206-C/F-96) and Evaldas Saulys (190-G-93) had 17 points each in the victory. Ruslan Abdulbasirov (211-C-93) netted 18 points for Russia.
Ukraine - Israel 78-105 Israel crushed Ukraine to reach the quarterfinal stage in Taipei. Iftach Ziv (191-SG-95, agency: Avi Zilberman) produced 16 points and 8 assists for the winners. Israel piled up a 49:28 halftime advantage. They unleashed 56 points in the second half to ease to the win. Ben Altit (208-F/C-93, college: Bryant, agency: Avi Zilberman) had 15 points in the victory. Sergiy Zagreba (214-C-94) notched 16 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Ukraine.
Mozambique - Australia 58-87 Australia beat Mozambique to improve at 3-2 record in Group D. Jack McVeigh (203-F-96, college: Nebraska) notched 20 points for the Emerging Boomers. Australia accumulated a 37:24 halftime lead. They poured in 50 points in the second half to race to the victory. Dejan Vasiljevic (190-G-97) had 16 points in the win. Jonas Faduco (188-G-94) answered with 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Mozambique.
Results and Stats from Day 5 in Taipei - Aug 24, 2017
Group A
Taiwan - South Korea 80-76 Taiwan outgunned South Korea to pick up the third victory in Group A. Chen Ying-Chun (183-PG-93) tallied 26 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds in the victory. Taiwan accumulated a 43:42 halftime lead. They stretched the gap at 6-point mark at the final break. South Korea narrowed the deficit in the fourth term but could not avoid the loss. Kai-Yan Lee (182-G-93) had 14 points in the victory. Sang-Jae Kang (202-F-94) delivered 26 points and 14 rebounds for South Korea.
Serbia - Mexico 83-89 Mexico upset Serbia to take 2-2 record in Group A. Bryan Urrutia (185-G-97) delivered 20 points and 8 rebounds for the Latin American side. Serbia enjoyed a 24:14 lead at the first break. They entered the fourth term up by 12 points. But Mexico used a 32:14 rally in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Jesse Lopez (201-F-94) netted 19 points for Mexico. Strahinja Jovanovic (180-PG-96) scored 22 points for Serbia.
Hungary - Latvia 65-78 Latvia posted the second win in Group A. They held off Hungary for 2-2 record. Edgars Lasenbergs (189-G-95) provided 22 points to lead the charge. Hungary posted a 22:16 lead ten minutes into the game. But Latvia responded with a strong 33:15 run in the fourth term to ice the victory. Kristaps Plavnieks (183-PG-95) netted 20 points in the win. Kristof Bognar (205-C/F-94) answered with 13 points for Hungary.
Group B
Canada - Japan 84-71 Canada topped Japan for 3-1 record in Group B. Connor Wood (201-G-93) accounted for 19 points in the win. Canada piled up a 40:27 halftime advantage. They controlled the tempo in the second half and raced to the victory. Kaza Keane (185-PG-94, college: Cleveland St.) netted 16 points in the win. Keisuke Masuda (191-G/F-98) answered with 25 points for Japan.
Germany - Finland 71-64 Germany topped Finland for the fourth straight win in Group B. Johannes Richter (205-PF-93) produced 15 points for the winners. Germany established a 38:29 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 14-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Finland narrowed the distance in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the loss. Andreas Obst (191-SG-96, agency: BeoBasket) notched 12 points for the winners. Anton Odabasi (206-PF-95) had 17 points and 9 boards for Finland.
Norway - Hong Kong 100-55 Norway cruised past Hong Kong en route to the initial win in Taipei. Espen Fjaerestad (193-F-94) delivered 25 points in the victory. Norway built a 54:24 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Chris-Ebou Ndow (198-F-93) had 17 points for the European team. Leung Shiu Wah (189-SF-94) provided 12 points for Hong Kong.
Group C
United Arab Emirates - Argentina 50-121 Argentina stormed past UAE for the third win at the tournament. Eight players scored in double figures for the Latin American side. Argentina led from start to finish to improve at 3-1 record. Matias Brosatti notched 28 points for Argentina. Martin Fernandez (197-SF-97) added 20 points for the winners. Khalfan Mubarak (190-G-94) accounted for 17 points in the loss.
Estonia - Czech Republic 80-78 Estonia nipped Czech Republic to improve at 3-1 record in Group C. Siim-Markus Post (183-PG-97) delivered 17 points in the win. Czech Republic accounted for a 26:18 lead after ten minutes. But Estonia unloaded 29 points in the second term to ensure a 5-point halftime lead. They protected the lead throughout the second half and rallied to the win. Mihkel Kirves (190-F-96) had 16 points for the winning side. Lukas Festr (185-PG-94) produced 21 points for Czech Republic.
USA - Romania 120-62 USA secured the fourth consecutive win in Taiwan. They cruised past Romania in Group C. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Sasha Stefanovic (197-SG-98) produced 17 points in the victory. USA piled up a 68:23 halftime advantage. They added 52 points in the second half and eased to the win. Ryan Cline (196-G-97) had 15 points in the victory. Sebastian Ionescu (185-PG-97) and Mario Lazar (201-PF-94) replied with 16 points each for Romania.
Group D
Lithuania - Ukraine 76-71 Lithuania topped Group D ladder following a narrow win over Ukraine. Regimantas Miniotas (206-C/F-96) and Ignas Vaitkus (196-SF-93, agency: Octagon Europe) produced 13 points apiece for the Baltic team. The teams were tied at 34 at the interval. Lithuania unloaded 42 points in the second half to secure the victory. Viacheslav Petrov (204-F/C-94, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) tossed in 16 points for Ukraine.
Russia - Australia 71-89 Australia beat Russia to improve at 2-2 record. Dejan Vasiljevic (190-G-97) sank 22 points to lead the Emerging Boomers. Australia accounted for a 56:36 halftime lead. They protected the advantage throughout the second half and cruised to the win. Gorjok Gak (211-C/F-96) had 16 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Ruslan Abdulbasirov (211-C-93) and Sergei Mitusov (193-PG-96, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) answered with 14 points each for Russia.
Israel - Mozambique 93-49 Israel knocked down Mozambique to gain 3-1 record in Group D. Daniel Koperberg (208-F/C-97) and Daniel Danino (185-G-96) netted 17 points each for the winners. Israel recorded a 52:24 halftime lead. They held Mozambique to 25 points in the second half and raced to the win. Ben Altit (208-F/C-93, college: Bryant, agency: Avi Zilberman) had 14 points in the victory. Jonas Faduco (188-G-94) topscored with 16 points and 10 rebounds for Mozambique.
Results and Stats from Day 4 in Taipei - Aug 23, 2017
Group C
Romania - United Arab Emirates 103-71 Romania opened win count at the tournament. They crushed UAE for the first win. Mario Lazar (201-PF-94) produced 18 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Romania piled up a 52:32 halftime lead. They sank 51 points in the second half to seal the win. Sebastian Ionescu (185-PG-97) and Andrei Damian (196-SG-94) added 15 points each in the victory. Mohammed Khamis (183-PG-98) answered with 19 points for the UAE.
Czech Republic - USA 78-107 USA earned the third straight win in Group C. They stormed past Czech Republic to stay undefeated. Vincent Edwards (203-F-96) netted 22 points for the winners. USA led from start to finish to earn yet another win in Taipei. Isaac Haas netted 17 points in the win. Ondrej Siska (190-PG-93) replied with 16 points for Czech Republic.
Argentina - Estonia 78-65 Argentina defeated Estonia to improve at 2-1 record in Group C. Erik Thomas (196-F-95) scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Latin American side. Argentina piled up a 40:33 halftime lead. They controlled the tempo in the second half to ice the win. Matias Solanas (192-G-98) had 13 points in the victory. Siim-Markus Post (183-PG-97) replied with 16 points for Estonia.
Group D
Mozambique - Lithuania 35-122 Lithuania stormed past Mozambique to gain 2-1 record in Group D. Seven players scored in double digits for the Baltic team. Ignas Vaitkus (196-SF-93, agency: Octagon Europe) and Regimantas Miniotas (206-C/F-96) produced 19 points each for the winners. Lithuania recorded a 49:18 halftime lead. They added 73 points in the second half to cruise to the win. Justas Tamulis (194-SF-94) notched 13 points in the victory. Jonas Faduco (188-G-94) provided 13 points for Mozambique.
Ukraine - Russia 72-65 Ukraine held off Russia to remain unbeaten in Taipei. Oleksandr Kobets (197-SF-96) delivered 18 points in the win. Ukraine posted a 33:26 halftime lead. Russia pulled within a single point at the final break. But Ukraine unloaded 27 points in the fourth quarter to claim the victory. Igor Boyarkin (182-PG-95) had 15 points in the win. Ruslan Abdulbasirov (211-C-93) tallied 21 points and 15 rebounds for Russia.
Results and Stats from Day 3 in Taipei - Aug 22, 2017
Group A
Mexico - Taiwan 88-90 Taiwan improved at 2-1 record in Group A following a tough win over Mexico. Chen Ying-Chun (183-PG-93) delivered 22 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Mexico claimed a 50:48 halftime advantage. Taiwan bounced back with a 24:12 rally in the third quarter to secure a 10-point advantage at the final break. Mexico sank 26 points in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the defeat. Tsung-Han Huang netted 20 points for the winners. Alejandro Villanueva had 22 points and 10 rebounds for Mexico.
South Korea - Hungary 81-91 Hungary rallied past South Korea for the first win at the tournament. Balazs Peringer (210-C-96) produced 22 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. South Korea enjoyed a 44:42 halftime lead. But Hungary went on a 30:19 rally in the third term to spur ahead. They maintained the lead throughout the fourth quarter to seal the win. Adam Kovacs (190-G/F-93) had 14 points in the victory. Kim Nakhyeon (180-G-95) netted 21 points for South Korea.
Latvia - Serbia 87-90 Serbia narrowly edged Latvia to post the third win in a row in Group A. Ilija Dokovic (185-G-96) scored 21 points and handed out 7 assists for the winners. Latvia enjoyed a 30:18 lead ten minutes into the game. But Serbia turned the tables in the next quarters. They went on a 46:37 run in the second half to snatch the win. Marko Tejic (209-C/F-95, agency: BeoBasket) had 20 points for the winners. Guntis Sipolins (206-C-93, agency: SPORTlab Agency) had 18 points and 10 rebounds for Latvia.
Group B
Hong Kong - Canada 55-125 Canada registered the second win in Taipei. They breezed past Hong Kong for 2-1 record in Group B. Erik Nissen (208-F-95, college: Maine) fired 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the North American team. Canada claimed a 57:32 halftime advantage. They unloaded 68 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Kaza Keane (185-PG-94, college: Cleveland St.) netted 18 points for Canada. Ho Chin Ka (186-G-94) replied with 13 points for Hong Kong.
Japan - Germany 59-97 Germany crushed Japan for the third straight win in Taipei. Johannes Richter (205-PF-93) delivered 18 points and 8 rebounds in the win. Germany jumped to a 45:30 halftime advantage. They followed with a 52:29 rally in the second half to cruise to the victory. Sid-Marlon Theis (205-F/C-93) netted 16 points for Germany. Ando Shuto (189-G-94) had 22 points for Japan.
Finland - Norway 70-63 Finland outscored Norway to gain 3-0 record in Group B. Harold Aidoo notched 12 points in the win. Finland claimed a 22:7 lead ten minutes into the game. They went on a 24:15 run in the third term to secure a 17-point lead. Norway replied with a 15:5 run in the fourth frame but could not escape the loss. Anton Odabasi (206-PF-95) and Ilari Seppala (188-G-93) connected for 11 points each in the win. Chris-Ebou Ndow (198-F-93) answered with 22 points and 9 boards for Norway.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Taipei - Aug 21, 2017
Group A
Serbia - South Korea 91-64 Serbia knocked down South Korea behind 13 points from Ilija Dokovic (185-G-96). Serbia claimed a 50:28 halftime lead. Serbia sank 26 points in the fourth frame to ease to the victory. Strahinja Jovanovic (180-PG-96) and Milenko Veljkovic (216-C-95) netted 12 points each in the win. Sang-Jae Kang (202-F-94) netted 13 points for South Korea.
Taiwan - Hungary 75-61 Taiwan overcame Hungary for the opening victory at the tournament. Chien You-Che (180-SG-95) tossed in 18 points for the winning side. Taiwan accumulated a 37:25 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 21-point mark heading into the fourth frame and never looked back en route to the win. Chen Ying-Chun (183-PG-93) recorded 15 points and 8 assists for Taiwan. Laszlo Polyak (191-PG-93) replied with 16 points for Hungary.
Mexico - Latvia 85-78 Mexico recorded the first win in Group A. They held off Latvia for 1-1 record. Alejandro Villanueva (199-SF-93) scored 21 points to lead the winners. Mexico and Latvia were tied at 41 at the interval. But Mexico sank 44 points in the second half to seal the win. Bryan Rivera (178-PG) added 20 points in the victory. Kristaps Plavnieks (183-PG-95) replied with 20 points and 7 assists for Latvia.
Group B
Germany - Norway 83-58 Andreas Obst (191-SG-96, agency: BeoBasket) scored 14 points to lead Germany past Norway in Group B. Germany posted a 38:31 halftime advantage. Germany went on a 25:11 run in the third term to take a comfortable lead and raced to the victory. Mahir Agva (206-C-96) and Sid-Marlon Theis (205-F/C-93) netted 13 points each in the win. Espen Fjaerestad (193-F-94) recorded 13 points for Norway.
Canada - Finland 71-79 Finland clinched the second win in a row in Taipei. They held off Canada in Group B. Anton Odabasi (206-PF-95) notched 19 points and 18 rebounds for the European side. Finland used a 21:8 run in the second period to take a 13-point halftime lead. Finland went on a 29:12 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Tommi Huilila netted 14 points for the winning side. Kazak Keane topscored with 21 points for Canada.
Japan - Hong Kong 86-82 Japan held off Hong Kong for 1-1 record in Group B. Keisuke Masuda (191-G/F-98) delivered 19 points and 7 rebounds in the win. Japan unloaded 54 points in the first half to gain a 19-point halftime lead. Hong Kong cut the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the loss. Takumi Saito (172-PG-95) netted 15 points for Japan. Leung Shiu Wah (189-SF-94) and Tsai Choi Kwan (186-SF-95) netted 24 points each for Hong Kong.
Group C
USA - United Arab Emirates 127-53 USA coasted past United Arab Emirates for the second straight win in Taiwan. Ryan Cline (196-G-97) notched 20 points and 7 boards in the victory. USA unloaded 59 points in the first half to clear off for good. Vincent Edwards (203-F-96) produced 17 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Khalfan Mubarak (190-G-94) tossed in 16 points, issued 7 assists and grabbed 5 boards for the UAE.
Estonia - Romania 74-72 Estonia nipped Romania for the second straight win in Group C. Mihkel Kirves (190-F-96) was unstoppable with 34 points and 12 rebounds for the Baltic team. Estonia grabbed a 50:36 halftime lead. Romania went on a strong comeback rally in the second half but came up empty at the end. Siim-Markus Post (183-PG-97) had 10 points in the victory. Mario Lazar tossed in 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for Romania.
Czech Republic - Argentina 49-87 Argentina crushed Czech Republic for the first win in Group C. Jeremias Sandrini (184-PG-93) tossed in 19 points to lead the effort. Argentina trailed by three points after ten minutes. But they unloaded 55 points in the next two periods to take a comfortable lead that they did not surrender till the final buzzer. Carlos Buemo (194-G/F-96) netted 13 points in the win. Marek Sehnal (196-F/G-96) and Vaclav Bujnoch (200-C-93, college: Des Moines Area CC) notched 11 points each for Czech Republic.
Group D
Russia - Israel 80-107 Israel breezed past Russia for 1-1 record in Group D. Seven players scored in double digits for the winners. Egor Koulechov (196-G/F-94) had 18 points in the victory. Israel earned a 56:38 halftime advantage. They went on a 26:17 run in the fourth period to ice the win. Iftach Ziv (191-SG-95, agency: Avi Zilberman) netted 16 points, grabbed 6 boards and distributed 6 assists for the winners. Vyacheslav Brykin (194-G-95) produced 16 points for Russia.
Ukraine - Mozambique 111-42 Ukraine cruised past Mozambique to improve at 2-0 record in Group D. Viacheslav Petrov (204-F/C-94, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) notched 21 points and 7 rebounds for the European team. Ukraine piled up a 56:20 halftime lead. Ukraine added 55 points in the second half to march to the win. Oleksandr Kobets (197-SF-96) chipped in 16 points for the winners. Chirindza Carlos (197-F-94) replied with 12 points and 11 rebounds for Mozambique.
Lithuania - Australia 82-84 Australia narrowly defeated Lithuania to open win count in Group D. Dejan Vasiljevic (190-G-97) delivered 28 points to pace the Aussies. Australia claimed a 44:37 halftime advantage. They unloaded 28 points in the third term to secure a 16-point lead. Lithuania ignited a 26:12 run in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the loss. Xavier Cooks (203-G/F-95) had 20 points in the win. Evaldas Saulys (190-G-93) tossed in 17 points for Lithuania.
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