Latvia - France 53-78 France outgunned Latvia to clinch the Gold medals. Killan Tillie (202-F-98) stepped up with 25 points and 18 rebounds to pace Les Bleus to the triumph. France eked out a 25:22 halftime lead. They scored 26 points in the third term to to take an 8-point lead at the final break. France went on a 27:10 run in the fourth frame and sealed the victory. Bathiste Tchouaffe (195-F/G-98) scored 16 points for the winners. Arturs Strautins responded with 17 points for Latvia. Kristers Zoriks (185-SG-98) had 13 points in the loss.
3-4 Place
Spain - Turkey 77-73 Spain held off Turkey to clinch Bronze medals. Victor Moreno (195-SG-98) nailed 17 points to pace the winners. Turkey eked out a 42:41 halftime lead. They stretched the margin at 5-point mark at the final break. But Spain responded with a 23:14 run in the fourth term to seal the victory. Sergi Martinez (196-PF-99) had 16 points and 8 rebounds for Spain. Oguzhan Yarol (195-SF-98) responded with 26 points for Turkey.
5-6 Place
Serbia - Italy 66-72 Italy outgunned Serbia to earn the fifth overall position at the tournament. Riccardo Visconti (191-G/F-98) nailed 21 points to lead the Azzurri. Serbia led by four points after ten minutes 24:20. But Italy eked out a 40:39 lead at the interval. Italy held their opponents to just 27 points in the second half and snatched a tough victory at the end. Lorenzo Penna (176-PG-98) had 14 points for the winners. Aleksandar Aranitovic (194-SF-98) answered with 17 points for Serbia.
7-8 Place
Germany - Bosnia 110-69 Germany wrapped up their championship campaign with a convincing victory over Bosnia. Germany built a massive 52:37 halftime lead. They followed with a 32:9 run in the third term to run away. Kostja Mushidi (190-F-98) chipped in 28 points for Germany. Isaac Bonga (181-PG-99) had 18 points in the win. Dzanan Musa (202-SG-99) replied with 31 points and 8 rebounds in the defeat.
9-10 Place
Lithuania - Greece 68-77 Greece stepped onto the pedestal in Latvia. They fired past Lithuania in the consolation final. Six players scored in double digits for the Hellenes. Michalis Lountzis (191-PG-98) topscored with 13 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds for the winners. Greece ensured a 34:28 halftime lead. Lithuania pulled within 3 points at the final intermission. But Greece unloaded 27 points in the fourth quarter and sealed the winning outcome. Vasileos Christidis (206-C/F-98) had 12 points in the victory. Arnoldas Kulboka (208-F/C-98) answered with 21 points for Lithuania.
11-12 Place
Russia - Croatia 64-69 Croatia finished eleventh in Latvia. They prevailed against Russia in the final game at the championship. Croatia piled up a 10-point halftime 32:22. They protected the lead well throughout the second half posting a well-deserved victory at the end. Marko Prskalo delivered 17 points to pace the winners. Mateo Colak added 16 points in the victory. Daniil Trostin responded with 27 points for Russia.
13-14 Place
Finland - Ukraine 66-61 OT Finland claimed a crucial victory in Latvia. They defeated Ukraine in an overtime drama to retain their Division A place for the next season. Edon Maxhuni (177-PG-98) stepped up with 29 points and 7 rebounds for the Finnish team. Finland led by 17 points at the interval. But Ukraine denied the deficit and forced overtime. But Finland went on a 12:7 run in the extra period and sealed the victory. Dmytro Skapintsev (206-C-98) responded with 22 points and 8 rebounds for Ukraine.
15-16 Place
Denmark - Poland 54-69 Poland outgunned Denmark for the 15th-place finish. Mateusz Szczypinski (192-SG-98) stepped up with 22 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Poland opened a comfortable 42:23 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Bartlomiej Pietras had 12 points in the win. Oscar Friis (191-G/F-98) responded with 20 points for Denmark.
Latvia and France advance into Final - Aug 29, 2014
SEMIFINALS
Spain - Latvia 71-81 Latvia prevailed against Spain to reach the title game at the championship. The hosts outgunned Spain in the semifinal clash tonight. Latvia will take on France for the title tomorrow. Rodions Kurucs (204-G-98) scored 23 points to pace the hosts. Arturs Strautins (192-G-98) added 21 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Latvia built a 46:38 halftime advantage. They held Spain to just 12 points in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory. Eric Martinez (203-F-98) responded with 21 points for Spain.
France - Turkey 78-65 France advanced into the championship game in Latvia. They held off Turkey in the first semifinal clash today. Killan Tillie (202-F-98) stepped up with 16 points and 17 rebounds for Les Bleus. France piled up a 14-point halftime lead. They unloaded 25 points in the third quarter and ran away for good. Bathiste Tchouaffe (195-F/G-98) had 18 points for the winners. Omer Faruk Yurtseven (208-C-98) responded with 14 points and 7 rebounds for Turkey.
5-8 Place
Serbia - Germany 73-68 Serbia outgunned Germany in Latvia today. Borisa Simanic (208-PF-98) stepped up with 27 points and 7 rebounds to pace the Balkan team. Germany ensured a 38:33 halftime lead. Serbia pulled within one at the final intermission. They held Germany to 13 points in the fourth frame and sealed the winning outcome. Matija Radovic (197-F-98) accounted for 11 points in the victory. Lars Lagerpusch (203-PF-98) responded with 17 points for Germany.
Bosnia - Italy 66-86 Italy outgunned Bosnia and Herzegovina in the classification round clash. The Azzurri built a 49:38 halftime lead. They held their opponents to just 28 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Tommaso Oxilia (197-F-98) came up with 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for Italy. Riccardo Visconti (191-G/F-98) added 15 points for the winners. Dzanan Musa (202-SG-99) responded with 32 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Bosnia.
9-12 Place
Croatia - Greece 60-64 Greece nipped Croatia to set up the clash versus Lithuania for the ninth overall position. Greece secured a 30:28 halftime advantage. The Hellenes secured a 5-point advantage at the final intermission and hung on to win the game at the end. Vasileos Christidis (206-C/F-98) scored 20 points to pace the winners. Kresimir Ljubicic (207-C-98) answered with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Croatia.
Lithuania - Russia 78-66 Lithuania prevailed against Russia at the tournament today. Tadas Sedekerskis (201-F/G-98) was once again the main man for the Baltic team. He notched 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to pace Lithuania to the victory. Russia led by three points at the interval 36:33. But Lithuania went on a 26:12 run after the big break to clear off for good. Arnoldas Kulboka (208-F/C-98) had 15 points for the winners. Maxim Barashkov (199-SF-98) answered with 31 points for Russia.
13-16 Place
Ukraine - Poland 62-56 Ukraine gained an important victory in their quest to remain in European Championship Division A for the next season. They outgunned Poland to enter the game for the 13th place. Dmytro Skapintsev (206-C-98) knocked down 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to pace the winners. Ukraine trailed by a single point heading into the fourth frame. But they held Poland to just 7 points in the period and spurred ahead for a narrow victory. Ihor Dubonenko (193-SF-98) chipped in 13 points in the win. Mateusz Szczypinski (192-SG-98) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds for Poland.
Denmark - Finland 53-62 Finland stayed alive in the race to protect their Division A place. They outgunned Denmark to set up the clash versus Ukraine for the Division A birth next year. Polla Hannes (207-C-98) scored 15 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to pace Finland. Edom Maxhuni added 14 points and 6 rebounds in the victory. Asbjoern Nerlov (195-G-98) answered with 16 points for Denmark.
Spain, Latvia, France and Turkey advance into semifinals - Aug 28, 2014
Quarterfinals
Germany - Latvia 39-53 Latvia thumped Germany to stay in the title race. The hosts used a 17:4 run in the third term to pile up a 17-point lead before the fourth frame. Germany tried to put up a comeback run in the fourth quarter but came up empty at the end. Arturs Strautins (192-G-98) delivered 11 points for Latvia. Roberts Blumbergs (200-F-97) accounted for 10 points in the victory. Kostja Mushidi (190-F-98) responded with 8 points for Germany.
Serbia - Spain 64-78 Spain rolled past Serbia for the semifinal ticket. Pol Figueras (187-G-98) scored 17 points, issued 9 assists and grabbed 4 rebounds to pace Spain to the victory. Spain grabbed a 21:10 lead after the opening frame. Serbia bounced back with a 27:10 run in the second quarter to pull ahead. But Spain went off the dressing room firing from all guns. They triggered a 29:9 run to spur ahead for good. Maxim Esteban (188-G-98) delivered 16 points for the winners. Aleksandar Aranitovic (194-SF-98) responded with 32 points and 13 rebounds for Serbia.
France - Bosnia 82-52 France outgunned Bosnia to seal their semifinal appearance in Latvia. Quentin Goulmy (203-C-98) stepped up with 20 points and 11 rebounds to pace Les Bleus. Bosnia sneaked to a 23:19 lead after ten minutes. But France went on a 24:12 run in the second frame to pull in front. They followed with a 39:17 second half run to seal the victory. Jules Rambaut (201-PF-98) knocked down 11 points in the winning case. Amar Gegic (198-SG-98) responded with 19 points for Bosnia.
Turkey - Italy 82-73 Turkey became the first semifinalists after they edged Italy in the quarterfinal clash in Latvia today. Omer Faruk Yurtseven (208-C-98) stepped up with 25 points and 14 rebounds to pace the winners. Turkey dominated throughout the first half. They ensured a 42:23 halftime lead. The Azzurri adjusted offensively in the third term. They knocked down 30 points to pull within 6 points at the final intermission. But Turkey fired 23 points in the fourth quarter and sealed the winning outcome. Oguzhan Yarol (195-SF-98) chipped in 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winners. Lorenzo Bucarelli (192-G-98) responded with 15 points for Italy.
9-16 Place
Croatia - Ukraine 75-49 Croatia earned the victory over Ukraine in the classification round of the championship. Mateo Colak (206-C-98), Luka Kotrulja (203-SF-98) and Vuk Lazic (185-PG-98) scored 11 points each to pace the winners. Croatia built a 45:28 halftime advantage. They held Ukraine to just 21 points in the second half and sealed the victory. Mykhailo Horobchenko (182-PG-98) and Ihor Dubonenko produced 9 points each in the defeat.
Poland - Greece 42-66 Greece outscored Poland in the classification round. Vasileos Christidis (206-C/F-98) delivered 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Hellenes. Greece piled up a 35:19 halftime lead and controlled the tempo throughout the second half. Dimitrios Rafail Moraitis (194-PG-99) notched 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Daniel Golebiowski (194-SG-98) and Dominik Rutkowski (196-F/G-98) answered with 9 points each for Poland.
Russia - Finland 72-61 Russia prevailed against Finland in the classification round clash today. Daniil Trostin (187-SG-98) provided 15 points for the winners. Russia piled up a 33:27 halftime lead. They extended the margin to 11 points after three quarters and held on to win the battle. Andrey Lopatin (202-SF-98) and Maxim Barashkov (199-SF-98) had 14 points each for the winners. Eero Innamaa (186-G-98) responded with 14 points for Finland.
Lithuania - Denmark 88-62 Lithuania cruised past Denmark in the classification round for 9th-16th places. Tadas Sedekerskis (201-F/G-98) was a usual contributor for Lithuania as he finished with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Lithuania opened a 44:26 halftime lead and marched to the victory in the second half. Arnoldas Kulboka (208-F/C-98) had 22 points for the winners. Asbjoern Nerlov (195-G-98) responded with 15 points for Denmark.
Quarterfinalists are set in Latvia - Aug 26, 2014
Group E
Latvia - Serbia 51-59 Serbia clinched the sixth straight victory in Latvia. They upset the hosts to win Group E. Aleksandar Aranitovic (194-SF-98) provided 15 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Serbia led by 4 points at halftime. They went on a 18:10 run in the third term to clear off for good. Dusan Beslac (198-F-98) and Aleksa Radanov (200-F-98) had 8 points each for the winners. Arturs Strautins (192-G-98) and Rodions Kurucs (204-G-98) responded with 8 points each for Latvia as they finished third in the group.
Turkey - Croatia 85-73 Turkey edged Croatia to improve at 4-1 record in Group E. Croatia secured a 38:36 halftime advantage. They extended the margin at 9-point mark at the final intermission. Turkey however responded with a 31:10 rally in the fourth term to seal the victory. Oguzhan Yarol (195-SF-98) produced 17 points and 9 rebounds for Turkey. Mumin Tunc (212-F/C-98) netted 13 points in the victory. Karlo Uljarevic (188-PG-98) responded with 16 points for Croatia.
Bosnia - Lithuania 89-80 Bosnia and Herzegovina edged Lithuania in a key battle for playoff spot in Group E. Dzanan Musa (202-SG-99) came up with impressive 37 points to lead Bosnia to the crucial victory. Lithuania led by four points after the first frame. Bosnia secured a 47:46 halftime lead. Lithuania tied things up after three quarter but Bosnia followed with a 25:16 run in the fourth term to seal the victory. Amar Gegic (198-SG-98) had 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Tadas Sedekerskis (201-F/G-98) answered with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Lithuania.
Group F
Spain - Poland 78-54 Spain snapped their four-game losing skid in Latvia beating Poland in Group F. The victory allowed Spain occupy the fourth place in the ladder and advance into quarterfinal stage. Aleix Font (190-PG-98) scored 19 points to pace the winners. Spain built a 40:22 halftime advantage. They kept Poland at bay throughout the second half and rolled to the victory. Eric Martinez (203-F-98) provided 18 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Mateusz Szczypinski (192-SG-98) responded with 13 points for Poland.
Germany - Russia 64-56 Kostja Mushidi (190-F-98) scored 16 points to lead Germany past Russia in Group F action. The win propelled Germany at 4-1 record in the second position. Russia led by two points at the interval. They secured a 5-point lead heading into the fourth term. But Germany shocked Russia with a 21:8 run in the final stanza. Isaiah Hartenstein (207-PF-98) had 13 points in the win. Daniil Trostin (187-SG-98) replied with 12 points for Russia as they got eliminated from the playoff race.
Italy - France 62-79 France remained undefeated in Latvia. They fired past Italy to clinch the top position in Group F. Killan Tillie (202-F-98) dropped 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to pace Les Bleus. France ensured a 27:16 lead after the opening frame. Italy cut the deficit at 3-point mark at the final intermission. France however went on a 26:12 run in the fourth term to seal the victory. Bathiste Tchouaffe (195-F/G-98) netted 17 points for France. Tommaso Oxilia (197-F-98) replied with 19 points for Italy.
Group G
Denmark - Ukraine 60-62 Ukraine nipped Denmark to earn the initial victory in Group G. Ihor Dubonenko (193-SF-98) netted 19 points to lead the winners. Ukraine built a 41:32 halftime lead and withheld a determinded comeback effort from the Danish team in the second half. Dmytro Skapintsev (206-C-98) had 10 points and 14 rebounds in the win. Sylvester Berg (201-F-98) replied with 22 points and 14 rebounds for Denmark.
Finland - Greece 52-46 Finland claimed the third straight victory in Group G. They held off Greece behind 15 points from Edon Maxhuni (177-PG-98). Greece led by two points heading into the fourth term. But Finland triggered a 20:12 run in the final stanza to seal the win. Severi Kaukiainen (184-PG-98) had 12 points for the winners. Vasileos Christidis (206-C/F-98) responded with 16 points and 10 rebounds for Greece.
Recap of Day 5 in Latvia - Aug 25, 2014
Group E
Turkey - Latvia 73-46 Turkey claimed the second straight victory in Second Stage Group E. They upset hosting Latvia for 3-1 record. Omer Faruk Yurtseven (208-C-98) scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Turkey silenced Latvia with a 41:13 first half run. Latvia stopped the rot in the second half but could not avoid a heavy defeat. Oguzhan Yarol (195-SF-98) netted 12 points, while Omer Al added 10 points for the winners. Arturs Strautins (192-G-98) answered with 10 points for Latvia.
Croatia - Lithuania 69-64 Croatia posted the first victory at the Second Stage of the tournament. Luka Kotrulja (203-SF-98) posted 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to pace the winners. Croatia trailed by five points heading into the fourth frame. But they used a 19:9 run in the final quarter to seal the victory. Luka Kotrulja (203-SF-98) had 16 points for the winners. Arnoldas Kulboka (208-F/C-98) responded with 19 points for Lithuania.
Serbia - Bosnia 89-52 Serbia kept piling up victories in Latvia. They knocked down Bosnia and Herzegovina for the second straight victory in Group E. Novak Music (188-G-98) and Borisa Simanic (208-PF-98) knocked down 16 points each to pace the Balkan team. Serbia piled up a 50:24 halftime lead and cruised to the victory afterwards. Srecko Gasic (205-C-98) had 12 points in the victory. Dzanan Musa (202-SG-99) responded iwth 23 points for Bosnia and Herzogovina.
Group F
Germany - Italy 68-67 Germany celebrated the second win in a row in Group F. They held off Italy for 3-1 record. Kostja Mushidi (190-F-98) came up with 21 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Germany built a 15-point halfitme lead. But they nearly wasted in the second half. The Azzurri cut the distance to a single point before running out of time. Lars Lagerpusch (203-PF-98) had 18 points for the winners. Davide Moretti (189-SG-98) responded with 29 points for Italy.
Russia - Poland 78-88 Poland opened win count in Group F. They upset Russia to improve at 1-3 record. Dominik Rutkowski (196-F/G-98) came up with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Russia ensured a narrow 38:37 halftime lead. But Poland went on a 31:17 run in the third term to surge ahead for good. Mateusz Szczypinski (192-SG-98) delivered 19 points for the winners. Maxim Barashkov (199-SF-98) responded with 18 points for Russia.
France - Spain 69-56 France held off Spain to improve at 4-0 record on top of Group F. Killan Tillie (202-F-98) stepped up with 20 points and 11 rebounds for Les Bleus. France secured a 36:31 halftime lead. They held Spain to just 5 points in the third term and raced to a 16-point advantage at the final intermission. Spain cut the deficit in the fourth period but could not avoid the defeat. Bathiste Tchouaffe (195-F/G-98) netted 12 points for the winners. Pol Figueras (187-G-98) responded with 10 points for Spain.
Group G
Ukraine - Greece 77-81 OT Greece nipped Ukraine in overtime to gain the second straight victory in Group G. Dimitrios Chatzikyriakidis (192-PG-98) nailed 14 points to lead the Hellenes. Ukraine built a 7-point lead after three quarters of action. But Greece went on a 21:14 run in the fourth term to force overtime. They knocked down 11 points in the extra period to seal the victory. Vasileos Christidis (206-C/F-98) netted 12 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Ihor Dubonenko (193-SF-98) responded with 19 points for Ukraine. Dmytro Skapintsev (206-C-98) had 16 points and 10 rebounds in the defeat.
Denmark - Finland 61-69 Finland upset Denmark to gain the second consecutive victory in Group G. Vili Nyman (193-F-98) tallied 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to pace Finland. Denmark ensured a 4-point lead at the final intermission. But Finland responded with a 19:7 rally in the fourth term and sealed the winning outcome. Elias Valtonen (192-G/F-99) dropped 12 points for the winners. Lukas Charles Speidel (193-F/G-98) responded with 15 points for Denmark.
Recap of Day 4 in Latvia - Aug 24, 2014
Group E
Lithuania - Latvia 79-71 Lithuania earned a key victory at the start of Group E action. They held off their Baltic rivals Latvia for 1-2 record in the ladder. Tadas Sedekerskis (201-F/G-98) netted 23 points, pulled down 7 boards and handed out 5 assists to lead the winners. Lithuania went on a 23:11 run in the second frame to build a 10-point halftime advantage. Lithuania protected the lead well throughout the second half. Eimantas Stankevicius (184-PG-98) netted 18 points for the winners. Rodions Kurucs (204-G-98) responded with 21 points for Latvia.
Bosnia - Turkey 54-85 Turkey stunned Bosnia at the start of the Second Stage. Oguzhan Yarol (195-SF-98) dropped 24 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 6 assists to pace the winners. Turkey outscored Bosnia in each quarter en route to a comfortable victory. Omer Faruk Yurtseven (208-C-98) delivered 23 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Dzanan Musa (202-SG-99) responded with 17 points for Bosnia.
Croatia - Serbia 61-68 Serbia stayed perfect in Latvia. They defeated Croatia today to gain 3-0 record on top of Group E. Aleksandar Aranitovic (194-SF-98) provided 16 points to pace the winners. Serbia recorded a 5-point lead at the first break. Croatia cut the deficit to a single point heading into the fourth frame. But Serbia went on a 15:9 run in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Bojan Nesic (189-PG-98) delivered 13 points for the winners. Kresimir Ljubicic (207-C-98) answered with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Croatia.
Group F
Poland - Italy 59-85 Italy defeated Poland to ensure 3-0 record in Group F. Lorenzo Penna (176-PG-98) nailed 12 points to pace the Azzurri. Italy jumped at 47:21 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Cesare Barbon (192-G/F-98) connected for 11 points in the winning effort. Dominik Rutkowski (196-F/G-98) responded with 16 points for Poland.
Russia - France 44-83 France thumped Russia at the start of their Second Stage campaign. Frank Ntilikina (190-G-98) stepped up with 15 points for Les Bleus. France stayed in charge throughout the first half. They recorded a 41:21 halftime lead. France followed with a 25:11 rally in the third term to clear off for good. Quentin Goulmy (203-C-98) chipped in 12 points for France. Andrey Lopatin (202-SF-98) responded with 11 points for Russia.
Spain - Germany 68-82 Germany outgunned Spain en route to the first victory in Group F. Germany led from start to finish. They outgunned their opponents in every quarter. Kostja Mushidi (190-F-98) dropped 29 points to lead Germany. Isaiah Hartenstein (207-PF-98) and Lars Lagerpusch (203-PF-98) contributed 15 points each for the winners. Pol Figueras (187-G-98) responded with 25 points and 7 assists for Spain.
Group G
Greece - Denmark 93-55 Greece cruised past Denmark in the first game for both teams in Group G. Vasileos Christidis (206-C/F-98) dropped 15 points to lead the winning side. Greece piled up a 42:20 halftime advantage and breezed to the win in the second part of the game. Andreas Skoufis (190-PG-98), Dimitrios Rafail Moraitis (194-PG-99) and Diogenis Gorgonis (192-SG-98) had 13 points each for the winners. Sylvester Berg (201-F-98) responded with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Denmark.
Finland - Ukraine 71-67 Finland held off Ukraine to record first victory in classification round. Edon Maxhuni (177-PG-98) scored 22 points, issued 7 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds to lead the winners. Ukraine secured a one-point halftime lead. Finland responded with a 15:9 rally in the third period to pull ahead. Ukraine notched 25 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Elias Valtonen (192-G/F-99) had 11 points for the winners. Danil Ovcharenko (201-F-98) responded with 16 points and 8 rebounds for Ukraine.
Recap of Day 3 in Latvia - Aug 22, 2014
Group A
Turkey - Serbia 63-67 Serbia clinched the third consecutive victory in the championship. They defeated Turkey to occupy the top position in Group A. Aleksandar Aranitovic (194-SF-98) posted 26 points to pace the winners. Serbia piled up a 41:28 halftime advantage and withheld a furious comeback effort from the Turkish opponents in the second half. Aleksa Radanov (200-F-98) had 12 points for the winners. Oguzhan Yarol (195-SF-98) replied with 12 points for Turkey.
Finland - Lithuania 58-83 Lithuania clinched a vital win in Group A. They defeated Finland in the last game of the preliminary round and booked the Second Stage ticket. Tadas Sedekerskis (201-F/G-98) scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to pace the Baltic side. Arnoldas Kulboka (208-F/C-98) delivered 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Finland grabbed a 19:13 lead after the opening frame. But Lithuania responded with a 29:11 run in the second quarter and marched to the victory in the second half. Edon Maxhuni (177-PG-98) netted 9 points and grabbed 7 rebounds for Finland.
Group B
Bosnia - Latvia 55-63 Latvia edged Bosnia and Herzegovina to win Group B. Arturs Strautins (192-G-98) and Rodions Kurucs (204-G-98) posted 13 points each to lead the hosts to the third straight victory. Latvia ensured a 32:28 halftime lead. The margin grew at 9-point lead at the final intermission and protected the lead throughout the fourth frame. Dzanan Musa (202-SG-99) responded with 20 points and 12 rebounds for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Greece - Croatia 51-56 Croatia defeated Greece to advance into the Second Stage of the championship. Both teams entered the game winless but Luka Kotrulja (203-SF-98) posted 19 points to lead the Croats to the crucial win. Greece enjoyed a 12:8 lead at the first break. Croatia bounced back in the second quarter and ensured a 30:29 halftime advantage. They held Greece to 22 points in the second half to escape with a narrow victory. Leo Cizmic (205-F-98) had 11 points for the winners. Dimitrios Rafail Moraitis (194-PG-99) had 13 points for the Hellenes.
Group C
Germany - France 59-70 Bathiste Tchouaffe (195-F/G-98) scored 18 points to pace France to the third consecutive victory in Group C. They edged German counterparts to occupy the top position. Germany jumped at 25:22 lead after ten minutes. But France responded with a 24:10 run in the second term to surge ahead. France maintained the lead throughout the second half and sealed the winning outcome. Jules Rambaut (201-PF-98) had 15 points and 8 rebounds for Les Bleus. Kostja Mushidi (190-F-98) netted 20 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and issued 4 assists for Germany.
Denmark - Poland 58-68 Poland booked their Second Stage ticket as they upset Denmark in the key clash in Group C. Mateusz Szczypinski (192-SG-98) came up with 20 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Poland piled up a 34:30 halftime advantage. They extended the margin at 14-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the victory. Bartlomiej Pietras (206-F/C-98) netted 15 points and collected 9 rebounds for the winners. Sylvester Berg (201-F-98) answered with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Denmark.
Group D
Ukraine - Russia 68-61 Ukraine outgunned Russia for the first victory in Group D. Ihor Dubonenko (193-SF-98) knocked down 18 points to lead the winners. However it was not enough for Ukraine to qualify for the Second Stage. Russia clinched the third position in the ladder and scraped into the next stage. Dmytro Skapintsev (206-C-98) had 17 points and 8 boards for the winners. Daniil Trostin (187-SG-98) responded with 20 points for Russia.
Italy - Spain 71-53 Italy recorded the third straight victory in Latvia. They overcame the reigning champions Spain to clinch the top position in Group D. Davide Moretti (189-SG-98) nailed 17 points to pace the Azzurri. Lorenzo Penna (176-PG-98) added 16 points for the winners. Italy ensured a 36:30 halftime advantage. They held Spain to 23 points in the second half and cruised to the victory. Victor Moreno (195-SG-98) responded with 16 points for Spain.
Recap of Day 2 in Latvia - Aug 21, 2014
Group A
Lithuania - Serbia 73-98 Serbia ensured the second straight victory in Latvia. They rolled past Lithuania to improve at 2-0 record in Group A. Novak Music (188-G-98) recorded 22 points to pace the Balkan team. Serbia unloaded 54 points in the first half to pile up a 13-point halftime lead. Serbia controlled the tempo in the second half and sealed the victory. Arnoldas Kulboka (208-F/C-98) registered 16 points for Lithuania as they slipped at 0-2 record.
Finland - Turkey 61-74 Turkey earned the second straight victory in Group A. They outscored Finland to stay on top of the ladder. Omer Faruk Yurtseven (208-C-98) tallied 14 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Mehmet Gulek contributed 14 points. Turkey jumped at 35:22 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 17-point mark at the final intermission. Turkey stayed in charge throughout the fourth frame and sealed the winning outcome. Edon Maxhuni (177-PG-98) responded with 20 points for Finland.
Group B
Bosnia - Greece 56-51 Bosnia and Herzegovina ensured the second straight win in Latvia. They upset Greece to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. Dzanan Musa (202-SG-99) came up with 21 points for the winners. Bosnia trailed by 6 points at halftime. But they held the Hellenes at just 20 points in the second half and sealed the victory. Sikiras Njegos (205-F-99) finished with 12 points for the winning team. Georgios Tarlas (197-SF-98) responded with 10 points for Greece.
Latvia - Croatia 84-62 Latvia outgunned Croatia to stay perfect in Group B. Rodions Kurucs (204-G-98) scored 16 points to pace the hosts to the victory. Latvia piled up a 49:28 halftime lead. They kept Croatia at bay throughout the second half marching to the victory. Arturs Garoza netted 12 points for the home team. Mate Kalajzic (192-PG-98) answered with 10 points for Croatia.
Group C
Poland - France 41-79 France cruised past Poland to secure 2-0 record on top of Group C. Bathiste Tchouaffe (195-F/G-98) accounted for 15 points for Les Bleus. France dominated right from the start. They ensured a 35:20 halftime advantage. France went on a 28:8 run in the third term to silence their opponents. Killan Tillie (202-F-98) tossed in 11 points and collected 9 rebounds for the winners. Daniel Golebiowski (194-SG-98) responded with 6 points for the Scandinavian side.
Denmark - Germany 48-87 Germany bumped down Denmark en route to the second victory in Group C. Moritz Sanders (210-PF-98) delivered 21 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winning side. Germany piled up a 42:25 halftime lead. They followed with a 24:8 run in the third term to clear off for good. Kostja Mushidi (190-F-98) delivered 19 points for the winners. Sylvester Berg (201-F-98) replied with 20 points for Denmark.
Group D
Russia - Spain 76-67 Russia gained the first victory at the tournament. They upset the defending champions Spain for 1-1 record in Group D. Daniil Trostin (187-SG-98) provided 23 points and 8 rebounds to lead the winners. Russia grabbed a 38:28 halftime lead. They stretched the lead at 16-point mark at the final intermission and withheld Spanish comeback effort in the fourth frame. Maxim Barashkov (199-SF-98) had 16 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Victor Moreno (195-SG-98) responded with 18 points for Spain.
Ukraine - Italy 27-85 Italy thrashed Ukraine to secure the second victory in Latvia. Tommaso Oxilia (197-F-98) delivered 13 points and 7 caroms to pace the Azzurri. Italy limited their counterparts to just 11 points in the first half to ensure a 44:11 halftime lead. Italy never looked back afterwards. Cesare Barbon (192-G/F-98) accounted for 11 points in the victory. Mykyta Yarmaki (196-PF-98) responded with 4 points for Ukraine.
Recap of Day 1 in Latvia - Aug 20, 2014
Group A
Turkey - Lithuania 76-68 Tadas Sedekerskis (201-F/G-98) came up with impressive 35 points and 8 rebounds but could not rescue Lithuania in their opening clash versus Turkey in Group A. Turkey went on a 21:10 run in the fourth frame and snatched a tough victory at the end. Omer Faruk Yurtseven (208-C-98) delivered 18 points for the winners. Omer Al (181-PG-98) added 16 points for the Turkish youngsters. Rokas Gadiliauskas (205-C-98) chipped in 10 points and grabbed 15 boards in the defeat.
Serbia - Finland 79-55 Serbia rolled past Finland in the opening game of the championship. Borisa Simanic (208-PF-98) scored 15 points to pace the Balkan team. Serbia used a 60:32 run in the second and third periods combined to clear off for good. Novak Music (188-G-98) and Bojan Nesic (189-PG-98) accounted for 12 points each in the victory. Edon Maxhuni (177-PG-98) responded with 20 points for Finland.
Group B
Greece - Latvia 67-74 Latvia got things going the right way at home tournament. The hosts defeated Greece in Group B action. Rodions Kurucs (204-G-98) posted 22 points and 9 rebounds to pace the home side. Latvia and Greece were tied at 35 at halftime. But Latvia held their opponents to 32 points in the second half and eked out a tough win at the end. Kristers Zoriks (185-SG-98) had 19 points for the winners. Vasileos Christidis (206-C/F-98) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds for Greece.
Croatia - Bosnia 64-65 Bosnia and Herzegovina snatched a narrow victory over Croatia at the start of their campaign in Latvia. Dzanan Musa (202-SG-99) came up with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the winners. Amar Gegic (198-SG-98) and Sikiras Njegos (205-F-99) scored final five points in regulation to propel Bosnia to a dramatic win. Sikiras Njegos delivered 16 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Mate Kalajzic (192-PG-98) responded with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Croatia.
Group C
France - Denmark 87-33 France thumped Denmark in the starting game at the tournament. Les Bleus dominated from start to finish. They ensured a 44:22 halftime lead. France went on a 28:3 run in the third term to clear off for good. Bathiste Tchouaffe (195-F/G-98) knocked down 16 points and collected 10 rebounds for France. Hugo Blanc (199-F-98) and Yves Pons (189-F/G-99) netted 12 points each for the winners. Nikolaj Boje Bank (210-C-98) answered with 6 points for Denmark.
Germany - Poland 72-60 Germany defeated Poland in the opening game in Latvia. Isaiah Hartenstein (207-PF-98) delivered 15 points and 9 rebounds to pace the winners. Germany piled up a 39:31 halftime lead. Poland pulled within 6 points at the final intermission. But Germany bounced back with a 21:15 run in the fourth frame to seal the victory. Kostja Mushidi (190-F-98) and Ferdinand Zylka (188-SF-98) chipped in 11 points each for the winners. Mateusz Szczypinski and Dominik Rutkowski (196-F/G-98) responded with 16 points apiece for Poland.
Group D
Spain - Ukraine 81-46 Spain coasted past Ukraine in the opening game of the tournament. Maxim Esteban (188-G-98) scored 14 points to pace the winners. Spain secured a 36:27 halftime lead. They stretched the gap at 22-mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the victory. Vazquez nailed 13 points in the winning case. Ihor Dubonenko (193-SF-98) responded with 12 points for Ukraine.
Italy - Russia 66-41 Italy got to a confident start of their U16 European Championship campaign. They knocked down Russia in Group D. Davide Moretti (189-SG-98) posted 14 points to pace the Azzurri. Italy raced to a 10:4 lead after ten minutes. Russia cut the deficit to a single point at halftime. However Italy raced to a 19-point lead at the final intermission and cruised to the victory afterwards. Lorenzo Bucarelli (192-G-98) delivered 12 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Daniil Trostin (187-SG-98) responded iwth 10 points for Russia.
Eurobasket.com All-European Championships U16 Division B 1st Team 2014
Popovic
Wheatle
Dimitrijevikj
Carapic
Zoosman
Best Player: Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) of Montenegro Best Guard: Ognjen Carapic (194-G-98) of Montenegro Best Forward: Carl Wheatle (196-F-98) of England Best Center: Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) of Montenegro
1st Team
C/F: Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) of Montenegro
F: Carl Wheatle (196-F-98) of England
PG: Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) of Macedonia
G: Ognjen Carapic (194-G-98) of Montenegro
SG: Yovel Zoosman (194-SG-98) of Israel
Division B. Montenegro claim title in Strumica - Aug 30, 2014
FINAL
Israel - Montenegro 73-76 Montenegro clinched Division B title. They outgunned Israel in the championship game in Strumica tonight. Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) scored 25 points and grabbed 13 boards to lead the winners. Israel secured a 42:38 halftime lead. But Montenegro denied the deficit and ensured a 4-point lead at the final intermission. Israel cut the distance in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat at the end. Petar Ognjenovikj (200-F-98)jen Carapic (195-G-98) had 20 points for Montenegro. Michael Brisker (183-PG-98) responded with 14 points for Israel.
3-4 Place
Czech Republic - United Kingdom 60-84 England edged Czech Republic for Bronze medals in Strumica. The victory also guaranteed Division A birth for the winners. England recorded a 40:29 halftime lead. They went on a 26:13 run in the third term to clear off for good. Carl Wheatle (196-F-98) delivered 13 points and 17 rebounds for England. Henri Langton (206-C-98) and Samuel Japhet-Mathias (207-C-98) had 12 points each for the winners. Frantisek Vana (191-G/F-97) and Martin Nabelek (173-PG-98) answered with 10 points each for Czech Republic.
5-6 Place
Slovenia - Belgium 47-67 Belgium outgunned Slovenia to finish fifth at the championship. Darnell Snyers (181-PG-98) stepped up with 15 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds to lead the winners. Belgium used a 10:9 run in the second frame to open a 31:15 halftime advantage. They never looked back en route to the win. Tim Lambrecht (205-C-98) and Marius Mwendanga (179-PG-98) provided 10 points each in the victory. Gaber Ozegovic and Matic Vesel (200-F-98) replied with 11 points each for Slovenia.
7-8 Place
Austria - Hungary 51-78 Hungary finished seventh in Strumica. They knocked down Austria in the final game at the championship. Gabor Bordacs (199-F/G-98) stepped up with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists for Hungary. They established a 42:18 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Peter Hofbauer (194-F/G-98) responded with 13 points for Austria.
9-10 Place
Georgia - FYR Macedonia 81-93 FYR Macedonia outgunned Georgia to finish 9th at the home championship. Viktor Efremovski (191-SF-98) stepped up with 22 points to pace the winners. FYR Macedonia secured a 5-point lead at the interval. They unloaded 46 points in the second half to seal the victory. Petar Ognjenovikj produced 21 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Giorgi Tsirikidze (196-SG-98) responded with 22 points for Georgia.
11-12 Place
Holland - Bulgaria 63-50 Netherlands defeated Bulgaria in the final game in Strumica. Elay Wirjo (196-F-98) stepped up with 15 points and 9 rebounds to pace the Dutch team to the 11th position in the final ladder. Naigel Onuoha and Golan Michaeli scored 13 points each for the winners. Netherlands secured a 24:12 lead after ten minutes. Bulgaria narrowed the gap at 7-point mark at the final intermission. But Netherlands went on a 19:13 run in the final stanza to seal the victory. Martin Kotsev (191-G/F-98) had 12 points and 6 rebounds for Bulgaria.
13-14 Place
Sweden - Estonia 63-51 Sweden claimed the 13th position at the tournament. They defeated Estonia Estonia in the final game. Kevin Senghore-Peterson (194-F/G-98) provided 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Scandinavian team. Estonia and Sweden were tied at 27 at the interval. But Sweden held their opponents to just 24 points in the second half and raced to the victory. Edvin Tedesjo (200-C-98) topscored with 17 points in the win. Kristian Kullamae (185-G-99) responded with 12 points for Estonia.
15-16 Place
Romania - Switzerland 77-49 Romania toppled Switzerland for the 15th overall position. Romania built a 32:21 halftime lead. They unloaded 31 points in the third quarter to clear off for good. Georges Darwiche (180-PG-98) came up with 14 points, while Tudor Girbea (193-F/G-98) had 11 points in the win. Victor Desponds (178-G-98) responded with 14 points for Switzerland.
17-18 Place
Scotland - Albania 60-67 Albania finished the championship on a high note. They defeated Scotland to finish at the 17th position. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) came up with 33 points and 8 boards in the victory. Albania opened a 9-point lead after ten minutes and held on to the lead throughout the reminder of the contest. Jake Sirrell (197-PF-98) responded with 18 points and 8 rebounds for Scotland.
Division B. Montenegro and Israel advance into championship game - Aug 29, 2014
SEMIFINALS
Montenegro - United Kingdom 82-62 Montenegro held off England to reach the title game in Strumica. The victory also propelled Montenegro into Division A for the next season edition. Ognjen Carapic (195-G-98) scored 22 points to pace the Balkan team. Milic Starovlah (196-F-98) added 18 points in the victory. The teams were tied at 36 after twenty minutes. But Montenegro unleashed 29 points in the third term to leave England behind. They cruised to the victory afterwards. Samuel Japhet-Mathias (207-C-98) netted 13 points and collected 7 rebounds for the losing side.
Israel - Czech Republic 76-63 Israel toppled Czech Republic to advance into title game at the championship. They overcame Czech Republic in the semifinal clash. Israel piled up a 40:28 halftime lead and kept their opponents at bay throughout the second half. Miron Ben Ruina (194-G/F-98) scored 21 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winners. Ido Flaisher (204-C-98) and Dor Wachner (185-SG-98) had 11 points each for Israel. Michal Kozak (179-PG-92) responded with 15 points and 11 rebounds for Czech Republic.
5-8 Place
Belgium - Hungary 60-56 Tim Lambrecht (205-C-98) scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to pace Belgium past Hungary in Strumica. Hungary enjoyed a 29:27 halftime lead. But Belgium held their opponents to just 6 points in the third term to jump at 7-point lead at the final break. Hungary knocked down 21 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Darnell Snyers (181-PG-98) finished with 12 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds for the winners. Peter Doktor (190-G-98) answered with 14 points and 10 rebounds for Hungary.
Slovenia - Austria 77-65 Slovenia prevailed against Austria in the classification round battle. Austria led by two points at halftime 41:39. But Slovenia went on a 38:24 second half run to seal the win. Gaber Ozegovic (195-F-98) netted 18 points, while Domen Omladic (201-F-98) added 12 points for the winning side. Jakob Ernst (189-G-98) responded with 26 points for Austria.
9-12 Place
FYR Macedonia - Bulgaria 80-68 FYR Macedonia defeated Bulgaria in the classification game in Strumica. Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to pace the hosts. FYR Macedonia piled up a 44:35 halftime lead. The hosts maintained the lead throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Viktor Efremovski (191-SF-98) had 15 points in the win. Nikolay Rusimov (194-G-98) answered with 19 points for Bulgaria.
Georgia - Holland 92-37 Georgia cruised past Netherlands tonight. Giorgi Tsirikidze (196-SG-98) stepped up with 19 points to pace the winners. Georgia piled up a 48:27 halftime lead. Georgia held Netherlands to just 3 points in the third term to clear off for good. Vladimer Purtskhvanidze (205-C-98) delivered 13 points and 15 boards in the victory. Lawrence Slim (196-F-98) and Tim Hoeve (196-F-98) answered with 6 poins each for Netherlands.
13-16 Place
Estonia - Switzerland 75-56 Estonia defeated Switzerland in the classification round. Sander Raieste (195-F/G-99) scored 18 points to pace the Balkan team. Estonia secured a 44:28 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half. Carlos Jurgens delivered 15 points for the winners. Darko Majstorovic (197-F-98) and Kaanu Olaniyi (205-F/C-98) responded with 14 points apiece in the loss.
Romania - Sweden 54-57 Sweden escaped with a narrow victory over Romania in the classification round game. Sami Harun stepped up with 31 points to pace the Scandinavian team. Sweden trailed by three points after the first quarter. They denied the deficit in the next two quarters and went on a 16:13 run in the fourth frame to seal the victory. Daniel Thuresson (187-G-98) had 11 points for Sweden. Dan Tohatan (182-PG-99) responded with 12 points for Romania.
19-20 Place
Norway - Portugal 57-50 Norway occupied the 19th overall position in Strumica. They prevailed against Portugal in the final game at the tournament. Christian Toefte (186-SG-99), Mattis Jong (194-G/F-98) knocked down 9 points each to pace the Scandinavian team. Portugal led by three points heading into the fourth frame. But Norway answered with a 24:14 run in the final stanza to seal the win. Goncalo Madureira (182-SG-98) topscored with 16 points for Portugal.
21-22 Place
Luxembourg - Ireland 56-57 Ireland snatched a narrow one-point victory over Luxembourg in the game for the 21st overall position. Eoin Rockall (182-PG-98) scored 22 points to pace the Irish taem. Luxembourg built a 29:19 halftime advantage. Ireland responded with a strong 23:12 run in the fourth term to eke out win. Ryan Leonard tossed in 15 points for the winners. Luxembourg responded with 25 points and 12 rebounds from Thierry Cames (189-PF-98).
Division B. England, Israel, Czech Republic and Montenegro reach semifinals - Aug 27, 2014
Group E
Slovenia - United Kingdom 65-73 England edged Slovenia to punch their semifinal tickets in Strumica. The victory allowed England to claim the second position in Group E. Carl Wheatle (196-F-98) delivered accounted for 18 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. England piled up a 37:30 halftime lead. Slovenia narrowed the deficit at 3-point mark at the final intermission. But England held their opponents to just 10 points in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory. Kemar Hawes (180-G-98) delivered 16 points for the winners. Gaber Ozegovic (195-F-98) answered with 15 points and 12 rebounds for Slovenia.
Israel - Belgium 68-59 Israel outgunned Belgium to win Group E. Belgium led by as many as 11 points after the starting ten minutes. But Israel went on a 20:10 run in the second term to cut the distance. Belgium ensured a 2-point lead before the fourth quarter but Israel held their opponents to just 6 points in the final stanza and sealed the winning outcome. Koren Jorno (175-PG-98) delivered 20 points for Israel. Yovel Zoosman (194-SG-98) had 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Darnell Snyers (181-PG-98) responded with 17 points for Belgium.
Group F
Montenegro - Czech Republic 70-49 Montenegro overcame Czech Republic to win Group F. Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) was pivotal with 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Balkan team as they advanced into the semifinal stage. Montenegro established a 31:18 halftime advantage. They boosted the gap at 25-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the victory. Ognjen Carapic (195-G-98) had 17 points for Montenegro. Frantisek Vana (191-G/F-97) replied with 11 points for Czech Republic.
Austria - Hungary 49-59 Hungary defeated Austria for the first win in Group F. They claimed the third position in the ladder. Hungary piled up a 34:26 halftime lead. They protected it well throughout the second half. Peter Doktor (190-G-98) and Chester Lewis (183-PG-98) netted 10 points each for the winners. Peter Hofbauer (194-F/G-98) responded with 9 points for Austria.
Group G
FYR Macedonia - Estonia 75-55 FYR Macedonia defeated Estonia to occupy the second position in the classification round Group G. Petar Ognjenovikj (200-F-98) stepped up with 23 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Estonia gained a 17:15 lead after ten minutes. But the hosts pulled ahead in the second frame. They secured a 31:26 halftime lead. FYR Macedonia used a 28:12 run in the fourth quarter to seal a comfortable victory. Carlos Jurgens (181-PG-98) accounted for 16 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds for the winners. Carlos Jurgens (181-PG-98) answered with 18 points for Estonia.
Georgia - Romania 97-63 Georgia outgunned Romania to win Group G. Levan Babilodze (193-SF-98) accounted for 21 points to pace the winners. Georgia ensured a 40:33 halftime lead. They stretched the margin to as many as 20 points at the final break. Georgia added 31 points in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory. Giorgi Tsirikidze (196-SG-98) delivered 21 points for the winners. Ionut-Dragos Berceanu (199-F-98) responded with 12 points and 9 rebounds for Romania.
Group H
Sweden - Holland 39-63 Netherlands capped their Second Stage campaign with a comfortable victory over Sweden. Naigel Onuoha (197-F-99) delivered 19 points and 14 rebounds to pace the Dutch team. Netherlands dominated from start to finish to seal the victory. Golan Michaeli (186-G-98) chipped in 12 points for the winners. Elijah Clarance replied with 9 points for Sweden.
Switzerland - Bulgaria 68-74 2OT Bulgaria overcame Switzerland in double-overtime thriller in Strumica tonight. Vladiyan Avramov (194-F-99) tallied 24 points and 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Switzerland led by five points after the first frame. But Bulgaria erased the deficit and eked out a 2-point halftime advantage. Switzerland regained the lead in the third term. But Bulgaria managed to force overtime. The teams were tied at 64 after the first extra period. But Bulgaria nailed 10 points in the second overtime to seal the victory. Lachezar Dimitrov (184-PG-99) had 12 points in the winning effort. Kaanu Olaniyi (205-F/C-98) replied with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Switzerland.
Group I
Norway - Scotland 65-67 Scotland escaped with a narrow victory over Norway to win Group I. Colin Jackson (198-C-98) was pivotal with 28 points and 13 rebounds for the Scottish team. Norway led by a single point heading into the fourth frame. But Scotland went on a 19:16 run in the fourth quarter and sealed the winning outcome. Alastair Mathieson (190-SF-98) had 10 points in the victory. Mattis Jong (194-G/F-98) responded with 13 points for Norway.
Group J
Ireland - Albania 64-75 Albania outgunned Ireland en route to the second victory in Group J. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) stepped up with 33 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Ireland posted a 36:30 halftime lead. But Albia responded with a 22:6 surge in the third quarter to spur ahead for good. Adam Heaphy (190-SF-98) responded with 15 points for Ireland.
Division B. Results and Stats from Day 6 in Strumica - Aug 26, 2014
Group E
United Kingdom - Israel 76-87 Israel defeated England to take 2-0 record on top of Group E. Israel ensured a 49:37 halftime lead. England narrowed the distance in the third term. They trailed by just two points at the final intermission. But Israel went on a 23:14 run in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory. Michael Brisker (183-PG-98) delivered 19 points for Israel. Koren Jorno (175-PG-98) added 14 points and 13 rebounds in the win. Luke Mitchell (182-G-98) responded with 19 points for England.
Belgium - Slovenia 61-70 Slovenia victoriously started their Second Stage campaign in Strumica. They overcame Belgium for 1-1 record in Group E. Gaber Ozegovic (195-F-98) scored 16 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the winners. Slovenia secured a 45:26 halftime lead and protected the lead throughout the second half. Ziga Jurcek (198-F-97) netted 12 points for the winners. Darnell Snyers (181-PG-98) responded with 33 points for Belgium.
Group F
Czech Republic - Austria 62-39 Czech Republic improved at 2-0 record in Group F following a comfortable win over Austrian counterparts. Frantisek Vana (191-G/F-97) scored 17 points to pace the winners. Czech Republic piled up a 27:20 halftime advantage. They maintained the lead throughout the second half cruising to the victory. Michael Hartig (193-PF-98) added 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Niklas Deutsch (179-G-98) responded with 9 points for Austria.
Hungary - Montenegro 59-86 Montenegro opened win count in the Second Stage Group F. They outgunned Hungary for 2-0 record. Milic Starovlah (196-F-98) came up with 28 points and 7 rebounds for the Balkan team. Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) added 24 points and 11 rebounds for Montenegro. They piled up a massive 48:17 halftime lead and protected it well throughout the second half. Chester Lewis (183-PG-98) responded with 15 points for Hungary.
Group G
Romania - FYR Macedonia 68-82 FYR Macedonia posted the first victory at the Second Stage of the tournament. They hosts outgunned Romania for 1-1 record in Group G. Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) scored 27 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and issued 8 assists for the winners. Petar Ognjenovikj (200-F-98) produced 24 points and 11 rebounds for the hosts. FYR Macedonia led by a single point heading into the fourth term but they used a 25:12 run to seal the victory. Ionut-Dragos Berceanu (199-F-98) responded with 17 points for Romania.
Estonia - Georgia 60-92 Georgia improved at 2-0 record in Group G following a comfortable victory over Estonia. Giorgi Tsirikidze (196-SG-98) netted 20 points and issued 7 assists to pace the winners. Georgia secured a 48:19 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Levan Babilodze (193-SF-98) notched 18 points for the winners. Tormi Niits (194-F-98) responded with 13 points for Estonia.
Group H
Holland - Switzerland 63-60 Netherlands prevailed against Switzerland at the start of Group H action. Joshua Bruijnzeels (192-G/F-98) came up with 15 points for the winners. Switzerland ensured a 34:29 halftime lead. They stretched the margin at 13-point mark at the final break. But Netherlands responded with a strong 23:7 run in the fourth quarter and escaped with a narrow victory at the end. Naigel Onuoha (197-F-99) had 12 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Victor Desponds (178-G-98) responded with 24 points for Switzerland.
Bulgaria - Sweden 66-67 Sweden nipped Bulgaria in Group H opener. Elijah Clarance (181-PG-98) stepped up with 19 points for the Scandinavian team. Sweden posted a 36:33 halftime lead. Bulgaria pulled within a single point at the final intermission. But Sweden hung on to their lead in the fourth frame and escaped with a narrow victory. Sami Harun (185-G-98) had 12 points for the winners. Dragomir Enchev (202-C-98) responded with 13 points for Bulgaria.
Group I
Luxembourg - Norway 44-65 Norway overcame Luxembourg in the classification round Group I. Norway piled up a 39:25 halftime advantage. They kept Luxembourg at bay throughout the second half. Audun Bangsund (190-G-98) tallied 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Peder Frantzvaag (205-F/C-98) tossed in 10 points and grabbed 15 rebounds for Norway. Thierry Cames (189-PF-98) had 10 points in the loss.
Group J
Portugal - Ireland 84-58 Portugal cruised past Ireland in Group J. Pedro Costa (188-SG-98) nailed 21 points and pulled down 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Portugal used a 27:11 second half run to secure a 50:30 halftime lead. Goncalo Madureira (182-SG-98) delivered 19 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Eoin Rockall (182-PG-98) responded with 14 points for Ireland.
Division B. Results and Stats from Day 5 in Strumica - Aug 24, 2014
Group A
Estonia - Romania 57-64 Romania outgunned Estonia to clinch the third position in Group A. Romania trailed by two points at the interval. They responded with a 33:24 second half run and sealed the winning outcome. Ionut-Dragos Berceanu (199-F-98) and Andrei Muresen (180-PG-98) had 15 points each for Romania. Ronn Arnar Pehka (184-PG-98) responded with 15 points for Estonia.
Luxembourg - United Kingdom 32-79 England stunned Luxembourg to gain the second position in Group A. Thai Segwai-Lodge (182-G-98) netted 24 points and made 8 steals to pace the winners. Luxembourg ensured a 2-point lead after the first period. But England held their opponents to just 22 points in the next three quarters and sealed the fourth win at the tournament. Carl Wheatle (196-F-98) delivered 16 points for the winners. Mihailo Andjelkovic (179-PG-98) answered with 11 points for Luxembourg.
Scotland - Belgium 45-86 Belgium celebrated the fifth straight victory at the championship. They knocked down Scotland to clinch the top position in Group A. Killian Van Den Langenbergh (194-F/G-98) scored 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Belgium recorded a 42:24 halftime lead and rolled to an easy victory in the second half. Charles Perrier D'Hauterive and Darnell Snyers (181-PG-98) scored 12 points each for the winners. Colin Jackson (198-C-98) responded with 14 points and 9 rebounds for Scotland.
Group B
FYR Macedonia - Georgia 77-87 Giorgi Tsirikidze (196-SG-98) tallied 23 points and 13 rebounds to pace Georgia past FYR Macedonia. Georgia ensured a 38:33 halftime lead and protected it well throughout the second half. Nikoloz Leonidze (188-SG-98) had 22 points in the victory. Viktor Efremovski (191-SF-98) responded with 27 points for FYR Macedonia.
Slovenia - Israel 70-72 OT Israel needed overtime to overcome Slovenia for the fourth consecutive victory in Group B. Yovel Zoosman (194-SG-98) came up with 16 points and 10 rebounds to pace the winners. Slovenia led by as many as 6 points after the opening frame. They entered the fourth quarter up by nine points. But Israel limited Slovenia to just 6 points in the period and forced overtime. Israel outgunned their opponents 7:5 in the extra period to snatch a tough victory. Gil Aharon Beni (178-PG-98) netted 14 points for the winners. Gaber Ozegovic (195-F-98) answered with 21 points and 15 rebounds for Slovenia.
Group C
Czech Republic - Hungary 65-64 Czech Republic eked out a narrow win over Hungary to improve at 4-0 record in Group C. Martin Nabelek (173-PG-98) provided 18 points to lead the winners. Czech Republic secured a 44:29 halftime lead. Hungary cut the distance in the second half but stopped just one step away from the victory. Michael Kozak and Marko Savid netted 10 points each in the win. Chester Lewis (183-PG-98) responded with 19 points and 11 rebounds for Hungary.
Holland - Bulgaria 64-81 Bulgaria registered the second victory in Group C. They upset Netherlands to occupy the third position in the ladder. Martin Kotsev (191-G/F-98) and Lachezar Dimitrov (184-PG-99) provided 11 points each to pace Bulgaria. They established a 43:31 halftime lead. Bulgaria kept the Dutch counterparts at bay throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Dragomir Enchev and Nikolay Titkov had 10 points each for the winners. Naigel Onuoha (197-F-99) responded with 15 points and 10 rebounds for Netherlands.
Group D
Albania - Montenegro 50-87 Montenegro breezed past Albania to improve at 5-0 record on top of Group D. Ivan Raut (201-F-98) had 22 points for the winning side. Montenegro piled up a 42:19 halftime advantage. They unleashed 45 points in the second half to seal the victory. Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) produced 20 points and 20 rebounds for the winners. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) replied with 24 points for Albania.
Switzerland - Portugal 53-40 Noe Lopez (183-G-98) came up with 16 points to pace Switzerland past Portugal in Group D. Portugal and Switzerland were tied at 21 at the interval. Switzerland spurred ahead in the second half. They accumulated a 6-point lead at the final intermission and marched to the victory in the fourth frame. Victor Desponds (178-G-98) netted 14 points in the win. Pedro Costa (188-SG-98) responded with 10 points for Portugal.
Austria - Sweden 55-35 Austria thumped Sweden to improve at 3-2 record in Group D. Jakob Ernst (189-G-98) was responsible for 15 points in the victory. Austria overcame a 5-point deficit after ten minutes of action to take a 2-point halftime lead. They followed with a 21:9 surge in the third term to clear off for good. Peter Hofbauer (194-F/G-98) netted 13 points for Austria. Sami Harun (185-G-98) and Kevin Senghore-Peterson (194-F/G-98) responded with 8 points each for Sweden.
Division B. Results and Stats from Day 4 in Strumica - Aug 23, 2014
Group A
United Kingdom - Belgium 52-56 Belgium celebrated the fourth consecutive victory in Group A. They nipped England to stay undefeated. Lander Kuijt (192-G/F-98) posted 16 points to pace the winners. England piled up a 25:19 halftime lead. Belgium responded with a 21:11 run in the third term to jump ahead. The teams traded baskets throughout the fourth frame as Belgium hung on to win the game. Tim Lambrecht (205-C-98) recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (197-F-99) responded with 12 points for England.
Romania - Scotland 77-68 Romania held off Scotland for the second win in Group A. Dan Tohatan (182-PG-99) delivered 17 points to pace the winners. Scotland led by 8 points after ten minutes of action. But Romania sparked with a 30:17 run in the third term to pull ahead for good. Ionut-Dragos Berceanu (199-F-98) dropped 15 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the victory. Colin Jackson (198-C-98) replied with 17 points and 8 rebounds for Scotland.
Luxembourg - Estonia 52-78 Estonia celebrated the second victory at the tournament as they rolled past Luxembourg. Kristian Kullamae (185-G-99) stepped up with 11 points to pace the winners. Estonia built a 42:26 halftime lead. They held Luxembourg to just 26 points in the second half and sealed the victory. Tormi Niits (194-F-98) and Kaspar-Erik Puusepp (196-F-98) had 10 points each for the winners. Mihailo Andjelkovic (179-PG-98) answered with 11 points for Luxembourg.
Group B
Israel - FYR Macedonia 100-63 Israel coasted past FYR Macedonia for the third straight victory in Strumica. Seven players scored in double figures for the winners. Ido Flaisher (204-C-98) nailed 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead Israel. Israel secured a 27:9 lead after the first frame. FYR Macedonia narrowed the gap in the second term. But Israel followed with a 51:27 second half run to seal the victory. Gil Aharon Beni (178-PG-98) and Koren Jorno (175-PG-98) provided 12 points each in the win. Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) topscored with 13 points for FYR Macedonia.
Georgia - Norway 111-42 Georgia cruised past Norway to celebrate the first victory in Group B. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Giorgi Tsirikidze (196-SG-98) produced 18 points to lead the charge. Luka Bulashvili (192-G/F-98) and Vladimer Purtskhvanidze (205-C-98) contributed 16 points each for the Georgia side. Mattis Jong (194-G/F-98) answered with 9 points for Norway.
Group C
Hungary - Holland 71-70 Hungary snatched a narrow one-point victory over Netherlands and improved at 3-0 record in Group C. Chester Lewis (183-PG-98) scored 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Netherlands piled up a 6-point lead at the interval. But Hungary erased the deficit and managed to pull away with a dramatic victory at the end. Gabor Bordacs (199-F/G-98) netted 13 points in the win. Tim Hoeve (196-F-98) responded with 18 points for Netherlands.
Bulgaria - Ireland 62-49 Bulgaria overcame Ireland to earn the opening win in Strumica. Martin Kotsev (191-G/F-98) stepped off the bench to scored 17 points for the winners. Ireland led by four points at halftime 30:26. But Bulgaria responded with a 23:7 surge in the third term to turn things around. They protected the lead throughout the fourth frame and sealed the victory. Nikolay Titkov (182-PG-98) had 11 points in the victory. Colum Prendiville (198-C-98) responded with 17 points and 7 rebounds for Ireland.
Group D
Sweden - Montenegro 62-71 Montenegro outgunned Sweden to clinch the fourth consecutive victory in Group D. Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the winners. Sweden piled up an 18:14 lead after the first frame. Montenegro erased the deficit and took a 29:27 halftime lead. The Balkan team accumulated an 8-point lead at the final intermission and marched to the victory afterwards. Ognjen Carapic (195-G-98) had 17 points for the winners. Elijah Clarance (181-PG-98) responded with 16 points for Sweden.
Portugal - Albania 37-54 Albania registered the opening victory at the championship. They knocked down Portugal for 1-2 record in Group D. Martin Tallushi (174-PG-98) knocked down 14 points and made 7 steals to lead the winners. Albania posted a 32:24 halftime lead. Albania went on a 13:3 run in the fourth quarter and sealed a comfortable win. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) produced 12 points for the winners. Rodrigo Lima (183-PG-98) answered with 14 points for Portugal.
Austria - Switzerland 67-44 Peter Hofbauer (194-F/G-98) scored 20 points to lead Austria past Switzerland in Group D action today. Austria dominated throughout the entire encounter. They ensured a 33:22 halftime lead. Austria kept Switzerland at bay throughout the second half and cruised to the victory at the end. Josip Popic (205-C-98) and Jakob Ernst (189-G-98) accounted for 14 points each in the victory. Alexander Martino (184-G/F-98) answered with 10 points for Switzerland.
Division B. Results and Stats from Day 3 in Strumica - Aug 22, 2014
Group A
Estonia - United Kingdom 75-83 OT England earned the third consecutive victory in Strumica. They needed overtime to tame Estonia. Carl Wheatle (196-F-98) recorded 14 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the winners. England trailed by five points entering the fourth frame but managed to force overtime. England went on a 13:5 run in the extra period and sealed the victory. Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (197-F-99) had 13 points for the winners. Kristian Kullamae (185-G-99) responded with 21 points for Estonia.
Scotland - Luxembourg 78-67 Scotland overwhelmed Luxembourg for the first victory in Group A. Luxembourg led by two points at halftime 37:35. But Scotland went on a 43:30 second half rally to seal the initial victory. Ewan Lancaster (194-C-98) delivered 21 points and 11 rebounds for the Scottish side. Jake Sirrell (197-PF-98) added 17 points in the victory. Thierry Cames (189-PF-98) replied with 18 points for Luxembourg.
Belgium - Romania 64-42 Belgium celebrated the third straight victory in Strumica. They overcame Romania to remain undefeated on top of Group A. Darnell Snyers (181-PG-98) scored 12 points to pace the winners. Belgium accounted for a 29:19 halftime lead. They extended the lead to 20 points in the third term and coasted to the victory afterwards. Tim Lambrecht (205-C-98) had 11 points in the win. Georges Darwiche (180-PG-98) responded with 9 points for Romania.
Group B
Norway - Israel 36-82 Israel thumped Norway to gain 2-0 record in Group B. Michael Brisker (183-PG-98) nailed 13 points to lead the winners. Israel built a 36:13 halftime lead. Israel eased to the victory in the second half. Dor Wachner (185-SG-98) had 10 points for the winners. Audun Bangsund (190-G-98) responded with 10 points for Norway.
FYR Macedonia - Slovenia 80-78 FYR Macedonia bagged the second straight victory at home championship. The hosts held off Slovenia for 2-0 record in Group B. Nenad Dimitrijevikj (170-PG-98) recorded 21 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds to pace the winners. FYR Macedonia posted a 37:27 halftime lead. But Slovenia unloaded 33 points in the third quarter to take a 4-point lead. But the hosts responded with a 24:18 run in the fourth period and eked out a tough victory at the end. Ersin Jakupi (180-PG-98) provided 13 points for the winners. Elvis Keric (184-G-98) answered with 18 points for Slovenia.
Group C
Ireland - Hungary 42-55 Hungary registered the second win in a row in Group B. They defeated Ireland to stay perfect in Strumica. Levente Molnar (186-G-98) and Peter Doktor (190-G-98) netted 10 points each to pace the winners. Ireland ensured a 31:30 halftime lead. But Hungary held their counterparts to just 11 points in the second half and secured the winning outcome. Eoin Rockall (182-PG-98) and Ryan Leonard (191-SF-98) responded with 10 points each for Ireland.
Holland - Czech Republic 42-43 Czech Republic snatched a narrow win over Netherlands to climb at 3-0 record on top of Group C. Martin Nabelek (173-PG-98) scored 17 points to pace the winners. Netherlands were up by four points with less than four minutes left in regulation. But Martin Nabelek and Frantisek Vana (191-G/F-97) capped the regulation with five straight points to seal the win for Czech Republic. Elay Wirjo (196-F-98) replied with 9 points for Netherlands.
Group D
Montenegro - Portugal 73-47 Montenegro coasted past Portugal to record the third straight victory in Group D. Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) stepped up with 23 points and 10 rebounds to pace the winners. Montenegro built a 39:17 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Ognjen Carapic (195-G-98) had 15 points and 7 assists in the win. Goncalo Madureira (182-SG-98) replied with 15 points for Portugal.
Switzerland - Sweden 53-47 Switzerland accounted for the second victory in Strumica. They held off Sweden for 2-1 record in Group D. Victor Desponds (178-G-98) notched 13 points to pace the winners. The Swiss team went on a 20:4 run in the first frame. Sweden tried to overcame a sloppy start. They cut the distance to single digits in the latter stages of the game but Switzerland hung on to seal the victory. Noe Lopez (183-G-98) finished with 12 points in the winning effort. Kevin Senghore-Peterson (194-F/G-98) responded with 12 points and 18 rebounds for Sweden.
Albania - Austria 45-67 Austria outgunned Albania to gain the first victory in Group D. Jakob Ernst (189-G-98) delivered 21 points and 6 steals to pace Austria. Albania recorded a 30:25 halftime lead. But Austria responded with a stunning 30:4 rally in the fourth quarter to claim victory. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) topscored with 24 points for Albania.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Strumica - Aug 21, 2014
Group A
Estonia - Scotland 67-48 Estonia registered the first victory in Strumica. They outscored Scotland to improve at 1-1 record in Group A. Sander Raieste (195-F/G-99) provided 18 points and 6 rebounds to pace the winners. Estonia used a 22:7 run in the fourth frame to seal the victory. Ronn Arnar Pehka (184-PG-98) delivered 12 points for the winners. Jackson responded with 16 points and 13 rebounds for Scotland.
United Kingdom - Romania 68-47 England ensured the second straight victory at the start of Group A action. Carl Wheatle (193-F-98) recorded 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. England pile up a 38:25 halftime lead. England protected the lead well throughout the second half and raced to the victory. Luke Mitchell (180-G-98) netted 12 points for the winners. Ionut-Dragos Berceanu (199-F-98) responded with 14 points for Romania.
Luxembourg - Belgium 33-71 Belgium rolled past Luxembourg to ensure the second straight win in Strumica. Charles Perrier D'Hauterive (178-PG-98) stepped up with 17 points to lead the winners. Belgium trailed by a single point after the first period. But they quickly pulled in front in the next frame to secure a 28:16 halftime lead. Belgium triggered a 26:9 run in the fourth stanza to seal the victory. Marius Mwendanga (179-PG-98) accounted for 12 points in the win. Arend replied with 8 points for Luxembourg.
Group B
Slovenia - Norway 77-39 Slovenia remained on the winning track at the championship. They overwhelmed Norway to improve at 2-0 record on top of Group B. Rene Grdadolnik (195-F/G-98) chipped in 11 points to lead well-balanced effort from Slovenia. Gaber Ozegovic (195-F-98) added 8 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Slovenia piled up a 37:26 halftime lead and coasted to the victory in the second half. Mattis De Jong (190-G-98) responded with 15 points for Norway.
Israel - Georgia 86-63 Israel outgunned Georgia to secure the first victory at the tournament. Yonatan Rabinowitz (185-G-98) and Ido Flaisher (204-C-98) stepped up with 12 points each to pace the winners. The latter added 13 rebounds to his tally. Israel built a 35:24 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the victory. Nikoloz Leonidze (188-SG-98) stepped up with game-high 27 points for Georgia.
Group C
Czech Republic - Ireland 76-52 Czech Republic prevailed against Ireland to secure the second win in a row in Group B. The Czech team went on a 27:7 run in the second frame to build an unassailable 22-point halftime lead and raced to the victory in the second half. Frantisek Vana (191-G/F-97) posted 15 points, while Radim Ptak (192-PF-98) added 12 points in the winning effort. Claire Rockall (178-G-90, college: Iowa St.) responded with 13 points for Ireland.
Hungary - Bulgaria 73-59 Hungary victoriously opened their Division B campaign. They held off Bulgaria in Group C. Chester Lewis (183-PG-98) and Csaba Kucsora accounted for 15 points each to lead the winners. Hungary claimed a 37:24 halftime advantage. Bulgaria cut the distance at 3-point mark at the final intermission. But Hungary went on a 23:12 run in the fourth stanza to seal the winning outcome. Gabor Bordacs (199-F/G-98) dropped 14 points in the victory. Martin Kotsev (191-G/F-98) replied with 18 points for Bulgaria.
Group D
Austria - Montenegro 61-80 Montenegro celebrated the first win in Strumica. They bruised Austria in the opener. Montenegro dominated from start to finish in this one. Milos Popovic (197-C/F-98) accounted for 21 points and 8 rebounds for Montenegro. Milic Starovlah added 14 points for the winning side. Niklas Deutsch (179-G-98) responded with 22 points for Austria.
Sweden - Portugal 51-46 Sweden held off Portugal to gain the second consecutive victory in Strumica. Oskar Holm (193-F/G-98) produced 14 points to lead the Scandinavian team. Sweden secured a 28:23 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 15-point mark at the final intermission. Portugal limited their counterparts to just 3 points in the fourth term but came up short of victory at the end. Sami Harun (185-G-98) had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Lima answered with 9 points for Portugal.
Switzerland - Albania 72-61 Swtizerland held off Albania to improve at 1-1 record in Group D. Lopez scored 22 points to pace the Swiss team. They recorded a 36:29 halftime advantage. Albania narrowed the deficit at 6-point mark at the final break but scored just 10 points in the final term to surrender at the end. Martino tossed in 16 points for Switzerland. Celis Taflaj (195-G-98) responded with 23 points and 11 rebounds for Albania.
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