Spain - Lithuania 74-72 Spain conquered the title in Radom. They snatched a tough victory over Lithuania in the championship game tonight. Carlos Unanue (192-F-00) sank a three-pointer late in regulation to propel Spain to the triumph. Spain secured a 24:20 lead ten minutes into the game. Lithuania pulled within 2 points at the interval 36:34 halftime advantage. Spain stretched the margin at 6-point mark heading into the final quarter. Lithuania denied the deficit late in regulation. Arlauskas put the Baltic side in front 72:71 with 10 seconds left in regulation. But Carlos Unanue responded with a triple to win the game for Spain. Joel Parra (199-F-00) topscored with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for the champions. Usman Garuba (200-G-2) had 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 blocks in the victory. Dovydas Giedraitis (185-G-00) responded with 18 points for Lithuania.
3-4 Place
Croatia - Turkey 70-77 OT Turkey stepped onto the pedestal in Radom. They nipped Croatia in overtime to claim Bronze medals. Eray Akyuz (187-G-00) stepped up with 23 points and 7 steals to lead the winners. Turkey ensured a 36:33 halftime lead. Croatia spurred ahead for a 4-point lead at the third break. But Turkey held their opponents to just 15 points in the fourth frame and forced overtime. Turkey sank 11 points in the extra period and sealed the victory. Yavuz Gultekin (196-F-00) tossed in 14 points for the winners. Luka Samanic (208-C-00) answered with 24 points and 12 rebounds for Croatia.
5-6 Place
Finland - France 79-71 Finland claimed the fifth position in Poland. They wrapped up the campaign with victory over France. Tomas Pihlajamaki (185-G-00) and Janne Lehtoranta (185-G-00) notched 11 points each for the winners. Finland jumped to a 24:17 lead after the first period. France used a strong rally in the next two periods to gain a 5-point advantage. But Finland exploded with 29 points in the final quarter to snatch the victory. Erik Sajantila (193-F/G-1) delivered 10 points for the winners. Babacar Niasse (192-G/F-00) responded with 26 points for les Bleues.
7-8 Place
Italy - Montenegro 81-75 Alvise Sarto (196-F-00) notched 25 points to lead Italy past Montenegro in the clash for the 7th overall position. Montenegro secured a 38:33 halftime lead. But Italy went on a 25:16 rally in the third term to clinch a 4-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Italy poured in 23 points in the final stanza to seal the win. Federico Miaschi (188-G-00) chipped in 19 points for the Azzurri. Jovan Kijajic responded with 25 points for Montenegro.
9-10 Place
Serbia - Germany 63-65 Germany finished their campaign on a high note. They nipped Serbia to earn the 9th place. Hendrik Drescher (202-C-00) came up with 15 points to pace the winners. Germany eked out a 23:22 halftime lead. They poured in 42 points in the second half to ice the victory. Luc Van Slooten (195-F/G-2) totaled 13 points in the win. Zoran Paunovic (190-G-00) answered with 24 points for Serbia.
11-12 Place
Latvia - Sweden 65-51 Latvia topped Sweden in the classification round game. Adrians Snipke (188-PF-00) chipped in 15 points, collected 9 rebounds and issued 6 assists for the Baltic state. Latvia accumulated a 20:7 lead ten minutes into the game. They held Sweden to just 27 points in the second half to rally to the win. Anrijs Miska (201-F-00) tossed in 14 points and pulled down 13 rebounds in the victory. Erik Persson (185-G-00) responded with 13 points for Sweden.
13-14 Place
Bosnia - Estonia 59-85 Estonia remained in Division A following a comfortable win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Henri Drell (198-SF-00) came up with 16 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Estonia grabbed a 43:30 halftime lead. The Baltic team went on a 28:11 run in the third term to clear off for good. Karl Karpin (205-C-00) had 15 points for the winners. Semir Karic (183-PG-00) answered with 12 points for Bosnia.
15-16 Place
Poland - Greece 85-74 Poland edged Greece in the classification round clash. The hosts occupied the 15th position following the win. Sebastian Walda (194-SF-00) posted 23 points to lead the winners. Poland accumulated a 46:35 halftime lead. The hosts sank 39 points in the second half and rallied to the victory. Przemyslaw Golek (195-SF-00) tossed in 21 points for Poland. Konstantinos Altinis (195-F/G-00) responded with 13 points for Greece.
Spain and Lithuania to clash for title in Radom - Aug 19, 2016
SEMIFINALS
Spain - Turkey 75-70 Spain outgunned Turkey and joined Lithuania in the Final. Joel Parra (199-F-00) scored 20 points, pulled down 6 rebounds and distributed 4 assists for the winners. The teams went neck and neck throughout the first half. Spain and Turkey arrived at the interval tied at 33. Spain limited Turkey to just 11 points in the third term to gain a 5-point lead. Spain fired 26 points in the fourth stanza and rolled to the win. Usman Garuba (200-G-2) accounted for 16 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Eray Akyuz (187-G-00) responded with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Turkey.
Lithuania - Croatia 67-59 Lithuania beat Croatia to advance into the championship game in Radom. Rokas Jokubaitis (185-G-00) scored 17 points to lead the winners. Lithuania secured a 31:23 halftime lead. They protected the lead throughout the second half and marched to the win. Laurynas Vaistaras (195-F/G-1) had 13 points in the victory. Luka Samanic (208-C-00) answered with 20 points and 14 rebounds for Croatia.
5-8 Place
Montenegro - Finland 73-85 Finland rallied past Montenegro in the classification game. Tomas Pihlajamaki (185-G-00) tossed in 19 points, issued 7 assists and grabbed 4 boards for the Finnish side. The teams were tied at 16 at the end of the first quarter. Finland pulled ahead for a 36:33 halftime lead. They stepped on the gas in second half. Finland fired 49 points after the long break and cruised to the victory. Erik Sajantila (193-F/G-1) and Joonas Timonen (184-PG-00) netted 12 points each for the winners. Jovan Kljajic (189-G-1) answered with 21 points for Montenegro.
Italy - France 68-77 France outgunned Italy in the classification round clash. Joel Ayayi (193-PG-00) netted 19 points, grabbed 7 rebounds and issued 4 assists to pace les Bleues. France piled up a comfortable 41:26 halftime lead. Italy cut the deficit at 6-point mark at the final intermission. France sank 25 points in the fourth term to seal the victory. Johan Randriamanjara had 17 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Mattia Palumbo (194-SG-00) responded with 24 points and 8 rebounds for the Azzurri.
9-12 Place
Germany - Sweden 71-64 Germany topped Sweden in the classification round clash. Kilian Matthias Binapfl (189-SG-00) scored 15 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Germany eked out a 34:32 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 8-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. Sweden nailed 20 points in the final stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Jonas Mattisseck (189-G-00) had 12 points for the winners. Oliver Gehrke (196-F-00) responded with 16 points for Sweden.
Serbia - Latvia 82-81 OT Serbia nipped Latvia in overtime in Radom today. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00) stepped up with 30 points and 27 rebounds for the winners. Latvia and Serbia tied things up at 39 after twenty minutes of action. Latvia eked out a 3-point lead at the third break. But Serbia held the Baltic side to just 13 points in the fourth term to force overtime. Serbia followed with 9 points in the extra period to snatch the victory. Zoran Paunovic (190-G-00) had 25 points for the winners. Arturs Zagars (168-PG-00) responded with 26 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds in the loss.
13-16 Place
Estonia - Greece 65-59 Estonia outgunned Greece to stay hopeful in the race to save Division A place for the next season. Kriisa Kerr (182-PG-1) came up with 14 points to pace the Baltic team. Greece used a 22:7 run in the second period to gain a 34:20 halftime advantage. But Estonia turned the tables in the second half. They went on a 45:25 rally after the big break and sneaked to a crucial victory. Mikk Jurkatamm (187-PG-00) and Hendrik Eelmae (192-SG-00) netted 12 points each for Estonia. Konstantinos Altinis (195-F/G-00) responded with 14 points for Greece.
Poland - Bosnia 71-75 Bosnia claimed a vital win over Poland to stay in the battle to remain in Division A for the next year. Amar Tiganj (192-F/G-00) came up with 27 points and 10 rebounds to pace the winners. Poland grabbed a 22:14 lead after the opening quarter. But Bosnia dominated in the next periods. They went on a 24:17 run in the third term to spur ahead. Bosnia held the hosts to just 16 points in the fourth stanza to snatch the victory. Vojin Ilic (197-G/F-00) netted 13 points for Bosnia. Wiktor Rajewicz (178-PG-00) responded with 19 points for Poland.
Turkey, Spain, Croatia and Lithuania advance into semifinal stage in Radom - Aug 18, 2016
Quarterfinals
Spain - Montenegro 75-55 Spain coasted past Montenegro into the semifinal stage in Radom. Joel Parra (199-F-00) came up with 15 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Spain dominated in the first three quarters. They recorded a 33:23 halftime lead. Spain unloaded 32 points in the third term to clear off for good. Arnau Parrado (199-C-00) had 14 points for the winners. Nikola Zizic (208-C-00) responded with 14 points for Montenegro.
Croatia - France 69-52 Croatia punched their semifinal tickets. They fired past France in the quarterfinal clash. Luka Samanic (208-C-00) came up with 18 points for the winners. France eked out a 19:17 lead ten minutes into the game. But Croatia stepped on the gas in the next two quarters. They stormed ahead for a 20-point lead at the final break. France narrowed the gap at in the final term but could not rescue the game. Jure Planinic (198-F-00) and Vito Cubrilo (193-F/G-00) chipped in 16 points each for Croatia. Theo Maledon (185-G-1) responded with 14 points for France.
Turkey - Finland 80-78 OT Turkey eked out a narrow overtime victory over Finland to advance into the semifinal stage. Eray Akyuz (187-G-00) tossed in 25 points for the winners. Turkey established a 32:27 halftime lead. Finland sank 45 points in the second half to force overtime. But Turkey outscored their opponents in the extra period to book their semifinal appearance. Yavuz Gultekin (196-F-00) delivered 17 points for the winners. Tomas Pihlajamaki (185-G-00) answered with 16 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Finland.
Italy - Lithuania 67-84 Lithuania cruised past Italy to enter Final Four in Radom. Five players scored in double digits for the Baltic team. Domantas Vilys (188-PG-00) stepped up with 16 points to lead the winners. Lithuania grabbed a 25:12 lead after ten minutes. Lithuania poured in 40 points in the second half to race to the win. Dovydas Giedratis chipped in 14 points in the victory. Federico Miaschi (188-G-00) answered with 20 points for Italy.
9-16 Place
Latvia - Bosnia 87-64 Latvia outgunned Bosnia in the classification round. Anrijs Miska (201-F-00) stepped up with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Bosnia eked out a 40:36 halftime lead. But Latvia bounced back with a 31:8 run in the third term. They added 20 points in the fourth quarter and secured the victory. Arturs Zagars (168-PG-00) chipped in 14 points, issued 8 assists and 5 rebounds for the winners. Tarik Biberovic (196-F-1) answered with 16 points for Bosnia.
Poland - Serbia 73-82 Serbia upset hosting Poland in Radom tonight. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00) came up with a memorable performance tallying 45 points, 19 rebounds and 2 assists for the winners. Poland secured a 37:31 halftime lead. But Serbia unloaded 31 points in the third term to take a 10-point lead. They held off Poland in the final stanza and rolled to the win. Zoran Paunovic (190-G-00) totaled 14 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds for Serbia. Andrzej Pluta (183-PG-00) responded with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for Poland.
Germany - Estonia 66-59 Germany overcame Estonia in the classification round clash. Jonas Mattisseck (189-G-00) stepped up with 16 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Estonia enjoyed a 29:27 halftime lead. However Germany responded with a 39:30 second half run to snatch the victory. Bruno Vrcic (191-SF-00) chipped in 11 points in the win. Henri Drell (198-SF-00) responded with 14 points for Estonia.
Sweden - Greece 59-57 Sweden fended off Greece in the classification round in Radom. Melwin Pantzar (190-G-00) produced 17 points, 13 rebounds and 7 assists to pace the Scandinavians. Greece grabbed a 12:9 lead after ten minutes. Sweden surged ahead for a 26:23 halftime lead. Sweden protected the lead throughout a tough second half and snatched a narrow victory. Oliver Gehrke (196-F-00) netted 13 points for the winners. Emmanouil Chatzidakis (205-C-00) responded with 14 points and 13 rebounds for the Hellenes.
Recap of Round of 16 in Radom - Aug 16, 2016
Finland - Bosnia 55-38 Finland cruised past Bosnia to enter the quarterfinal stage. Mustapha Amzil (199-F-1) notched 14 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. Bosnia snatched a 10:9 lead after ten minutes. But Finland answered with a 30:15 second half run to seal the victory. Robin Avist (190-G-00) netted 12 points in the win. Tarik Biberovic (196-F-1) answered with 9 points for Bosnia.
Croatia - Sweden 74-67 2OT Croatia needed two overtimes to tame Sweden in the Round of 16 clash. Oton Jankovic (204-F-00, agency: BeoBasket) notched 19 points and 14 rebounds to pace the winners. Sweden secured a 24:17 lead ten minutes into the game. But Croatia erased the deficit in the next periods. They sent the game into overtime. The teams however scored 4 points each in the first extra period and had to decide on the winner in the second one. Croatia sank 14 points in the second overtime to ice the win. Luka Samanic (208-C-00) had 17 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Erik Persson (185-G-00) responded with 15 points for Sweden.
Greece - France 43-59 France silenced Greece at the Round of 16 in Radom. Joel Ayayi (193-PG-00) tallied 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 steals to pace les Bleues. France grabbed a 26:15 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 13-point mark heading into the final period. France limited their opponents to just 11 points in the fourth term and drove to the win. Babacar Niasse (192-G/F-00) had 11 points in the victory. Chrysostomos Sandramanis (193-G-00) responded with 10 points for Greece.
Spain - Poland 96-67 Spain stormed past hosting Poland into the quarterfinal round. Usman Garuba (200-G-2) came up with 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the winners. The hosts had little chance against striking Spain. Poland found themselves trailing by 12 points at the interval 49:37. Spain followed with a 28:9 run in the third term to clear off for good. Joel Parra (199-F-00) had 20 points for the winners. Andrzej Pluta (183-PG-00) responded with 20 points for Poland.
Turkey - Latvia 74-66 Turkey shot down Latvia to progress into the quarterfinals. Eray Akyuz (187-G-00) nailed 26 points to pace the winners. Turkey secured a 43:37 halftime lead. Latvia pulled within 4 points at the final intermission. But Turkey held their opponents to just 12 points in the fourth period and raced to the win. Yavuz Gultekin (196-F-00) tossed in 9 points for Turkey. Arturs Zagars (168-PG-00) responded with 19 points for Latvia.
Montenegro - Serbia 75-60 Montenegro edged Serbia to reach the quarterfinal stage in Radom. Igor Drobnjak (189-G-00) nailed 25 points to lead the charge. Montenegro grabbed a 24:17 lead after ten minutes. Serbia however erased the deficit and eked out a 38:37 halftime lead. But Montenegro stiffened defensively in the second half. They held the Serbian youngsters to just 22 points in the half and marched to the win. Pavle Djurisic (190-G-00) netted 18 points in the victory. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00) responded with 30 points and 11 rebounds for Serbia.
Italy - Germany 86-57 Italy prevailed against Germany to stay in the title hunt. Five players scored in double digits for the Azzurri. Federico Miaschi (188-G-00) tallied 22 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists in the victory. Italy recorded a 40:23 halftime lead. They poured in 46 points in the second half and eased to the victory. Mattia Palumbo (194-SG-00) had 15 points and 8 assists for the winners. Bruno Vrcic (191-SF-00) responded with 9 points for Germany.
Lithuania - Estonia 94-74 Lithuania advanced into the quarterfinal stage in Radom. They cruised past their Baltic rivals Estonia in the playoff clash. Tomas Balciunas (201-F-00) scored 20 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the winners. Estonia were up by three points after ten minutes 21:18. But Lithuania used a 23:13 run in the second term to take a 7-point halftime lead. Lithuania unloaded 53 points in the second half to seal the victory. Domantas Vilys (188-PG-00) had 18 points and 7 assists for the winners. Henri Drell (198-SF-00) responded with 20 points for Estonia.
Results and Stats from Day 3 in Radom - Aug 15, 2016
Group A
Sweden - Latvia 68-66 Sweden posted the first victory at the championship. They nipped Latvia for 1-2 record in Group A. Erik Persson (185-G-00) nailed 32 points to lead the winners. Latvia grabbed a 19:12 lead ten minutes into the game. But Sweden responded with a 14:8 run in the second period to narrow the gap at one point 26:27. Latvia extended the margin at 2-point mark heading int the fourth frame. But Sweden sank 26 points in the final period and snatched a narrow win. Oliver Gehrke (196-F-00) notched 14 points and 10 boards for the winners. Valters Veveris (172-PG-00) responded with 15 points for Latvia.
Italy - Spain 63-70 Spain outscored Italy to clinch the third straight victory in Radom. Joel Parra (199-F-00) and Didac Cuevas (177-G-00) recorded 13 points each to lead the winners. Spain established a 33:25 halftime advantage. Italy pulled within a single point at the final intermission. However Spain poured in 21 points in the fourth quarter to ice the win. Alex Tamayo (194-G/F-00) had 11 points in the victory. Mattia Palumbo (194-SG-00) responded with 17 points and 7 assists for Italy.
Group B
Germany - Turkey 71-65 Germany nipped Turkey in Group B action. Jonas Mattisseck (189-G-00) came up with 12 points to lead the winners. Germany built a 35:23 halftime lead. They protected the lead throughout the second half and rallied to the victory. Bruno Vrcic (191-SF-00) had 11 points and 6 caroms for the winners. Yavuz Gultekin (196-F-00) responded with 15 points for Turkey.
Poland - Croatia 48-67 Croatia secured the top position in Group B. They rallied past Poland for the second win in Radom. Oton Jankovic (204-F-00, agency: BeoBasket) recorded 19 points to lead the winners. Croatia secured a 43:26 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 19-point mark heading into the fourth quarter and never looked back en route to the win. Vito Cubrilo (193-F/G-00) provided 13 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists in the victory. Szymon Janczak (206-F/C-00) responded with 17 points for Poland.
Group C
Lithuania - France 75-64 Lithuania clinched the third straight win in Group D. They held off France to remain unbeaten. Dovydas Giedraitis (185-G-00) chipped in 14 points to lead the winners. Lithuania established a 37:23 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 18-point mark heading into the fourth term and raced to the win. Rokas Jokubaitis (185-G-00) had 12 points for Lithuania. Joel Ayayi (193-PG-00) responded with 17 points for France.
Montenegro - Bosnia 64-58 Montenegro overcame Bosnia in the final game at the preliminary round. Nikola Zizic (208-C-00) totaled 20 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Bosnia snatched a 31:29 halftime lead. Montenegro turned the tables in the third term. They secured a 3-point lead at the final intermission. Montenegro sank 19 points in the fourth term and sealed the winning outcome. Igor Drobnjak (189-G-00) contributed 17 points in the victory. Vojin Ilic (197-G/F-00) answered with 11 points for Bosnia.
Group D
Greece - Serbia 59-55 Greece outscored Serbia to finish second in Group D. Aris Tsourogiannis (197-SF-1) stepped up with 13 points for the Hellenes. Serbia posted an 18:12 lead after ten minutes. They extended the gap at 9-point mark at the final intermission. But Greece went on an 18:5 rally in the fourth quarter to snatch the win. Giannis Hatziveroglou (197-G/F-00) had 12 points for the winners. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00) responded with 20 points and 16 rebounds for Serbia.
Estonia - Finland 61-79 Finland stayed perfect in Radom. They cruised past Estonia to clinch the top position in Group D. Mikael Jantunen (200-F-00) scored 13 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the victory. Finland recorded a 35:25 halftime lead. They followed with 44 points in the second half to ice the win. Tuomas Oksa (188-G-00) had 11 points in the victory. Henri Drell (198-SF-00) answered with 12 points for Estonia.
Results and Stats from Day 2 in Radom - Aug 13, 2016
Group A
Latvia - Spain 71-91 Spain registered the second straight win in Radom. They cruised past Latvia to remain undefeated. Joel Parra (199-F-00) accounted for 19 points and 16 rebounds in the victory. Spain eked out a 34:33 halftime lead. Spain went for impressive 57 points in the second half to ice the win. Usman Garuba (200-G-2) tallied 15 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Arturs Zagars (168-PG-00) responded with 22 points for Latvia.
Sweden - Italy 50-89 Italy rallied past Sweden to take the first victory in Group A. Federico Miaschi (188-G-00) scored 17 points to lead the Azzurri. Italy grabbed a comfortable 26:12 lead ten minutes into the game. They extended the margin at 20-point mark at halftime. Italy unloaded 44 points in the second half to cruise to the win. Leonardo Battistuzzi (199-F-00) and Gabriele Berra (195-SG-00) finished with 11 points each for the winners. Oliver Gehrke (196-F-00) responded with 14 points for Sweden.
Group B
Poland - Germany 58-75 Germany registered the opening victory at the tournament. They upset hosting Poland for 1-1 record in Group B. Jonas Mattisseck (189-G-00) produced 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Germany grabbed a 23:14 lead ten minutes into the game. The visitors went on a 34:22 second half run to post the victory. Bruno Vrcic (191-SF-00) delivered 14 points in the win. Andrzej Pluta (183-PG-00) answered with 17 points and 5 rebounds for Poland.
Croatia - Turkey 53-59 Turkey fired past Croatia to improve at 2-0 record in Group B. Eray Akyuz (187-G-00) came up with 19 points for the winners. Croatia grabbed an 11:9 lead after the first period. Turkey picked up the tempo in the next quarters. They secured a 5-point lead heading into the fourth term. Turkey outscored Croatia in the final ten minutes to snatch the win. Mert Konuk (194-SG-00) tossed in 11 points in the victory. Luka Samanic (208-C-00) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds for Croatia.
Group C
Montenegro - Lithuania 72-96 Lithuania breezed past Montenegro to secure the second victory in a row in Group C. Six players scored in double digits for the winners. Tomas Balciunas (201-F-00) provided 14 points and 14 rebounds for the Baltic side. Lithuania jumped to a 32:15 lead after ten minutes. They unloaded 47 points in the second half to rally to the victory. Deividas Sirvydis (200-F-00) and Arnas Adomavicius (186-G-00) had 13 points each in the win. Igor Drobnjak (189-G-00) responded with 36 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds for Montenegro.
Bosnia - France 46-55 France outscored Bosnia to open win count in Radom. Joel Ayayi (193-PG-00) tallied 12 points and 14 rebounds to pace les Bleues. Bosnia secured a 12:6 lead after ten minutes. France pulled ahead in the second term. les Bleues ensured a 24:22 halftime lead. They held Bosnia to just 24 points in the second half to race to the win. Mathis Dossou Yovo (198-F/C-00) had 11 points for the winners. Semir Karic (183-PG-00) responded with 16 points for Bosnia.
Group D
Finland - Serbia 70-61 Finland claimed the second consecutive victory in Group D. They held off Serbia behind 13 points from Mikael Jantunen (200-F-00). Serbia piled up a 30:26 halftime lead. Finland picked up the tempo in the second half. They erupted for 28 points in the third term to take a 7-point lead. Finland held Serbia to just 14 points in the fourth term and marched to the win. Robin Avist (190-G-00) had 12 points in the victory. Marko Pecarski (208-C-00) responded with 27 points and 16 rebounds for Serbia.
Estonia - Greece 43-60 Greece outscored Estonia for 1-1 record in Group D. The Hellenes posted a 33:18 halftime lead. Greece extended the gap at 18-point mark heading into the fourth term and never looked back en route to the win. Chrysostomos Sandramanis (193-G-00) posted 13 points for the winners. Emmanouil Chatzidakis (205-C-00) had 10 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Karl Karpin (205-C-00) responded with 10 points for Estonia.
Division B. Russia celebrate title in Sofia - Aug 20, 2016
FINAL
Russia - Israel 82-76 Russia conquered the title in Sofia. They overcame Israel in the title game on Saturday. Alexander Shashkov (206-C-00) tallied 22 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Russia piled up a comfortable 49:37 halftime lead. They extended the lead at 13-point mark at the final intermission. Israel held Russia to 12 points in the fourth frame but could not avoid the defeat. Konstantin Shevchuk (189-G-00) notched 19 points and 7 assists in the win. Eidan Alber (190-G-00) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds for Israel.
3-4 Place
Ukraine - Slovenia 71-79 Slovenia clinched Division A promotion. They beat Ukraine in the consolation final in Sofia. Nik Dragan (198-F-00) tallied 25 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Ukraine posted a 27:24 lead after ten minutes. But Slovenia went on a 39:24 run in the next two periods to spur ahead. Ukraine tried hard to come back into the game but came up short at the end. Maksim Gorbachov (186-G-00) and Gregor Glas tossed in 14 points each in the win. Denys Klevzunyk (193-SG-00) responded with 19 points for Ukraine.
5-6 Place
United Kingdom - Belarus 72-53 Great Britain topped Belarus to earn the fifth position at the championship. Jacob Round (192-G/F-00) scored 15 points in the victory. Great Britain accumulated a 27:21 halftime lead. They poured in 45 points in the second half to rally to the victory. Mate Okros (192-SG-00) had 14 points in the win. German Plotnikov (193-SG-00) responded with 14 points for Belarus.
7-8 Place
Czech Republic - Belgium 64-75 Belgium occupied the seventh position in Sofia. They fired past Czech Republic today. Niels De Ridder (195-F-1) scored 16 points in the victory. Belgium grabbed a 38:33 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 16-point mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the win. Sacha De Vreught (G) and Noel Coleman (181-PG-00) chipped in 13 points each for the winners. Kovar Lubos (200-PF-00) responded with 18 points for Czech Republic.
9-10 Place
Slovakia - Portugal 45-56 Portugal upset Slovakia to capture the ninth overall position in Sofia. Lamine Banora (198-PF-00) was responsible for 18 points and 11 rebounds in the victory. Portugal claimed a 22:10 lead after ten minutes. Portugal stayed in charge throughout the reminder of the contest and rallied to the win. Ricardo Neves (190-SF-00) and Gustavo Texeira (170-SG-00) provided 13 points each in the victory. Dominik Kubala (182-SG-00) responded with 14 points for Slovakia.
11-12 Place
Holland - Georgia 69-47 Netherlands outgunned Georgia to claim the 11th position at the tournament. Rienk Mast (199-PF-1) scored 16 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Netherlands went on a 34:14 run in the second half to secure the winning outcome. Idir Bourjouane (181-PG-00) had 15 points for the Dutch team. Lasha Mikeladze (198-C-1) responded with 12 points for Georgia.
13-14 Place
Kosovo - Hungary 46-80 Hungary knocked down Kosovo to earn the 13th position in Sofia. Gergo Meleg (203-C-00) scored 18 points to lead the winners. Hungary piled up a 36:20 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 24-point mark at the final intermission and cruised to the victory in the fourth term. Andras Dancsecs (186-SG-00) had 16 points, 9 assists and 6 boards in the victory. Dardan Kapiti (204-F/C-00) responded with 15 points and 10 rebounds for Kosovo.
15-16 Place
FYR Macedonia - Romania 77-88 OT Romania nipped FYR Macedonia in overtime to clinch the 15th position. Mihai Maciuca (193-SF-00) scored 35 points to lead the winners. Romania snatched a narrow 44:42 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 3-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. FYR Macedonia denied the deficit in the fourth term and forced overtime. But Romania used a 13:2 run in the extra period and sealed the win. Constantin Gavriloaiai had 16 points and 10 boards for the winners. Kiril Panov (188-PG-00) answered with 26 points for FYR Macedonia.
17-18 Place
Bulgaria - Norway 77-58 Bulgaria finished the tournament on a high note. The hosts held off Norway to claim the 17th place. Tsvetomir Chernokojev (205-PF-00) posted 29 points and 10 rebounds in the winning case. Bulgaria accumulated a 40:28 halftime lead. They held Norway to just 5 points in the third term to open a 25-point lead at the final break. They maintained the advantage throughout the fourth quarter and rallied to the win. Alexander Matushev (197-G/F-00) had 13 points in the victory. Sigurd Lorange (178-G-00) responded with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Norway.
19-20 Place
Denmark - Ireland 81-71 Denmark ended up their campaign in Sofia with victory. They beat Ireland to earn the 19th position. Anton Harbo (195-SF-00) came up with 24 points and 8 rebounds for the Scandinavian team. Denmark registered a 26:11 lead ten minutes into the game. They protected the lead throughout the next three quarters and secured the winning outcome. Liam Sorensen (181-G-00) had 19 points for the winners. James Beckom (186-SG-00) responded with 16 points and 11 rebounds for Ireland.
21-22 Place
Austria - Iceland 67-87 Iceland claimed the 21st place at the championship as they rallied past Austria in the final game. Sigvaldi Eggertsson (197-F-00) and Arnor Sveinsson (193-F-00) notched 24 points each for the winners. Iceland established a 43:31 halftime lead. Iceland held Austria to just 11 points in the fourth frame to seal the win. Danil Krijanofskij (190-F-00) chipped in 12 points for the winners. Daniel Koeppel (208-C-00) responded with 24 points and 10 boards for Austria.
23-24 Place
Scotland - Luxembourg 59-68 Luxembourg beat Scotland in the classification round. Ben Kovac (190-SG-00) tallied 28 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Scotland jumped to a 15:13 lead after ten minutes. But Luxembourg picked up the tempo in the second frame. They established a 40:32 halftime lead. Luxembourg extended the margin at 12-point mark at the final intermission. They held off Scotland in the final stanza and marched to the win. Joe Martins (190-PF-00) had 9 points in the victory. Lorcan McDermott (180-G-00) responded with 15 points for Scotland.
Division B. Russia and Israel clinch promotion - Aug 19, 2016
SEMIFINALS
Israel - Slovenia 83-71 Israel fired past Slovenia to advance into the title game in Sofia. Israel therefore clinched Division A birth for the next season. Tomer Levinson (203-F-00) provided 17 points and 10 rebounds for Israel. Slovenia eked out a 21:18 lead ten minutes into the game. Israel tossed in 25 points in the second frame to secure a 43:34 halftime lead. Israel unloaded 27 points in the fourth frame and rallied to the victory. Raziel Hayun (194-SG-1) produced 15 points in the win. Nik Dragan (198-F-00) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds for Slovenia.
Russia - Ukraine 69-55 Russia beat Ukraine to gain Division A promotion. They advanced into the title game in Sofia. Konstantin Shevchuk (189-G-00) posted 21 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds for the winners. Ukraine grabbed a 23:14 lead ten minutes into the game. But Russia answered with a 29:14 run in the second term to take a 43:37 halftime lead. They held Ukraine to just 8 points in the third term to open a 13-point lead at the final break. Russia limited Ukraine to just 10 points in the fourth quarter and marched to the crucial win. Alexander Shashkov (206-C-00) netted 17 points and collected 10 boards in the victory. Sergii Skira (203-C-00) responded with 14 points and 8 rebounds for Ukraine.
5-8 Place
Belarus - Belgium 71-68 Belarus held off Belgium behind 17 points from David Odiah (194-SG-00). Belgium went on a 20:10 run in the second quarter to secure a 36:31 halftime lead. Belarus pulled within a single point at the final intermission. They followed with a 22-point effort in the fourth term and sealed the victory. Dzmitry Ryuny (198-PF-00) netted 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the winning side. Sacha De Vreught (G) responded with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for Belgium.
United Kingdom - Czech Republic 64-63 Great Britain eked out a narrow victory over Czech Republic. Mate Okros (192-SG-00) stepped up with 21 points for the winners. Czech Republic accumulated a 31:17 halftime lead. But Great Britain managed to bounce back in the second half. They poured in 47 points after the big break and cruised to the victory. Kareem Queeley (192-G-1) totaled 12 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Vit Krejci (193-PG-00) responded with 22 points for Czech Republic.
9-12 Place
Portugal - Georgia 79-62 Francisco Amarante (192-SG-00) came up with 25 points to lead Portugal past Georgia in Sofia. Georgia jumped to a 24:14 lead at the first break. But Portugal responded with a 27:11 run in the second quarter and grabbed a 41:35 halftime lead. Portugal triggered a 38:27 second half run to ice the win. Ricardo Neves (190-SF-00) chipped in 15 points and collected 10 boards in the victory. Kakha Zhgenti (189-SG-00), Irakli Silkhanishvili and Givi Gogitashvili (195-C-00) answered with 12 points each for Georgia.
Holland - Slovakia 51-56 Slovakia prevailed against Netherlands in the classification round. Dominik Kubala (182-SG-00) notched 15 points and 7 rebounds in the victory. Slovakia recorded a 40:28 halftime lead. Netherlands narrowed the deficit in the second half but could not avoid the defeat. Martin Danielic (185-PG-00) had 11 points in the victory. Keye Van Der Vuurst (185-SG-1) responded with 20 points for Netherlands.
13-16 Place
FYR Macedonia - Kosovo 66-68 OT Kosovo used overtime to nip FYR Macedonia in the classification round clash. Dardan Kapiti (204-F/C-00) produced 26 points and 17 rebounds for the winners. FYR Macedonia accumulated a 20:15 lead ten minutes into the game. They stretched the margin at 7-point mark heading into the fourth frame. But Kosovo responded with an 18:11 rally in the next period to force overtime. Kosovo limited FYR Macedonia to just 6 points in the extra period and snatched the victory. Bleron Istogu (180-SG-00) had 13 points for Kosovo. Luka Stojanovski (189-G-00) responded with 16 points and 7 rebounds for FYR Macedonia.
Hungary - Romania 86-61 Hungary breezed past Romania in Sofia today. Andras Dancsecs (186-SG-00) came up with 21 points and 9 assists for the winning side. Hungary grabbed a 34:31 halftime lead. They added 52 points in the second half and breezed to the victory. Mate Fazekas (206-C-00) notched 17 points for the winners. Andrei Arion (187-PG-00) answered with 15 points for Romania.
17-20 Place
Ireland - Norway 64-73 Norway outgunned Ireland in the classification round. Sigurd Lorange (178-G-00) netted 23 points in the victory. Norway accumulated a 21:9 lead after the opening quarter. They went on a 23:12 run in the third term to gain a 17-point lead at the final break. Ireland narrowed the deficit in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat. Mikal Gjerde (195-G-00) had 21 points and 9 rebounds in the win. David Murray (192-F-00) responded with 15 points and 9 rebounds for Ireland.
Denmark - Bulgaria 80-87 Bulgaria clinched the second straight victory in Sofia. The hosts outscored Denmark as Martin Stefanov (200-SF-00) nailed 34 points and collected 11 rebounds. Denmark secured a 44:41 halftime lead. But Bulgaria used a massive 35:12 run in the third term to surge ahead. Denmark went on a determined comeback rally in the final stanza but could not avoid the defeat. Alexander Matushev (197-G/F-00) notched 18 points in the victory. Bakir Serdarevic (186-G-00) answered with 22 points for Denmark.
21-24 Place
Luxembourg - Iceland 66-73 Hilmar Petursson (187-G-00) scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds as Iceland defeated Luxembourg. Iceland snatched a 38:36 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 7-point mark at the final intermission. Iceland maintained the lead throughout the fourth frame and secured the victory. Hilmar Henningsson (190-G-00) and Sigvaldi Eggertsson (197-F-00) notched 15 points apiece for Iceland. Ben Kovac (190-SG-00) responded with 20 points and 10 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Scotland - Austria 45-74 Austria fired past Scotland in the classification clash. Elvir Jakupovic (182-SG-1) produced 20 points to pace Austria. They jumped to a 21:8 lead after the first quarter. The margin grew at 21-point mark at the interval 38:17. Austria ignited a 20:11 run in the fourth stanza to roll to the win. Daniel Koeppel (208-C-00) and Paul Isbetcherian (175-PG-00) tossed in 15 points each. Shaun Craig responded with 13 points and 6 steals for Scotland.
Division B. Semifinalists determined in Sofia - Aug 18, 2016
Quarterfinals
Slovenia - Belgium 83-81 OT Slovenia survived an overtime thriller versus Belgium to seal their semifinal appearance. Rok Radovic (193-F/G-1) came up with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Belgium established a 37:31 halftime lead. Slovenia denied the deficit in the third term and eked out a one-point lead heading into the final stanza. But Belgium sank 21 points in the fourth term to force overtime. Slovenia though tossed in 10 points in the extra period and secured the winning outcome. Nik Dragan (198-F-00) posted 17 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Niels De Ridder (195-F-1) responded with 26 points and 13 rebounds for Belgium.
Israel - Belarus 84-69 Eidan Alber (190-G-00) notched 23 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds and 6 steals to pace Israel into the semifinal stage. They rallied past Belarus in the playoffs. Belarus posted a 23:15 lead after the opening quarter. But Israel picked up the tempo in the second half. They triggered a 49:28 second half run to storm to the win. Tomer Levinson (203-F-00) delivered 22 points and 9 boards for the winners. David Odiah (194-SG-00) responded with 13 points for Belarus.
Czech Republic - Ukraine 50-80 Ukraine cruised past Czech Republic in the quarterfinal battle. Denys Bachurin (200-F-00) delivered 25 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Czech Republic snatched a narrow 21:20 lead after ten minutes. But Ukraine went on a 32:19 run in the next two periods to surge ahead. They finished the game on a massive 28:10 run to seal a comfortable victory. Vitalii Shorstkyi (194-SF-00) netted 22 points and collected 8 rebounds for the winners. Sicha Jiri (183-PG-00) responded with 10 points for Czech Republic.
Russia - United Kingdom 62-61 Russia withheld a furious rally from Great Britain in the fourth quarter and eked out a narrow victory in the quarterfinal clash in Sofia. Alexander Shashkov (206-C-00) came up with 17 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. Russia ensured a 35:26 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 11-point mark at the final intermission. Great Britain went on a 22:12 rally in the fourth term but came up just short of victory at the end. Aleksandr Sinebabnov (201-SF-00) delivered 14 points in the victory. Jacob Round (192-G/F-00) responded with 21 points for Great Britain.
9-16 Place
Romania - Georgia 79-87 Georgia prevailed against Romania behind 37 points, 7 assists and 6 steals from Otar Pertaia (180-PG-00). Georgia ensured a strong start to the game. They built a massive 43:25 halftime lead. Georgia boosted the margin at 24-point mark at the final break and never looked back en route to the win. Giorgi Kvatchantiradze (192-SF-00) tossed in 13 points for the winners. Mihai Maciuca (193-SF-00) responded with 21 points for Romania.
Hungary - Portugal 58-65 Portugal edged Hungary in Sofia today. Francisco Amarante (192-SG-00) and Gustavo Texeira (170-SG-00) provided 16 points each for the winners. Portugal established a 37:31 halftime lead. They protected the advantage throughout the second half and marched to the win. Diogo Peixe (187-SG-00) netted 11 points for the winners. Andras Dancsecs (186-SG-00) responded with 20 points and 8 caroms for Hungary.
Holland - FYR Macedonia 65-58 Netherlands held off FYR Macedonia in the classification clash. Rienk Mast (199-PF-1) provided 16 points and 14 rebounds for the Dutch side. Netherlands posted a 32:21 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 13-point mark heading into the fourth quarter. FYR Macedonia narrowed the deficit in the final period but could not avoid the defeat. Keye Van Der Vuurst (185-SG-1) chipped in 14 points for the winners. Andrej Jordanovski (183-PG-00) replied with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for FYR Macedonia.
Slovakia - Kosovo 61-50 Slovakia prevailed against Kosovo behind 23 points from Dominik Kubala (182-SG-00). Kosovo posted a 14:6 lead ten minutes into the game. Slovakia responded with a 20:9 run in the second term to gain the lead. Slovakia ignited a 35:27 run in the second half to win the game. Marcel Batovsky (192-SG-00) had 16 points for the winners. Dardan Kapiti (204-F/C-00) responded with 14 points and 11 rebounds for Kosovo.
17-24 Place
Bulgaria - Austria 76-63 Bulgaria beat Austria in the classification round. Martin Stefanov (200-SF-00) notched 25 points and 9 rebounds to lead the hosts. Austria posted a 20:16 lead after ten minutes. But Bulgaria responded with a 25:12 run in the second term to open a 9-point halftime lead. They held Austria to just 11 points in the final period and snatched the victory. Tsvetomir Chernokojev (205-PF-00) had 13 points and 12 rebounds in the win. Daniel Koeppel (208-C-00) responded with 18 points and 14 boards for Austria.
Norway - Iceland 62-48 Norway held off Iceland in Sofia today. Mikal Gjerde (195-G-00) provided 18 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Norway posted a 27:21 halftime lead. Norway sank 35 points in the second half to rally to the victory. Sigurd Lorange (178-G-00) had 14 points and 9 caroms for the winners. Sigvaldi Eggertsson (197-F-00) responded with 17 points and 13 rebounds for Iceland.
Denmark - Scotland 77-58 Bakir Serdarevic (186-G-00) nailed 18 points to lead Denmark past Scotland in the classification round. Denmark posted a 24:12 lead ten minutes into the game. The Scandinavian team went on a 40:28 second half rally to secure the victory. Soren Larsen (192-F-00) tallied 13 points and 10 boards for the winners. Callan Low (185-G-00) responded with 12 points and 9 rebounds for Scotland.
Ireland - Luxembourg 76-74 Ireland nipped Luxembourg in the classification round. David Murray (192-F-00) scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to pace the winners. Luxembourg recorded a 45:39 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 10-point mark at the final intermission. Ireland however responded with a 24:12 run in the fourth term to ice the win. Kris Arcilla (174-PG-00) produced 16 points for the winners. Ruben Gentil (178-SG-00) responded with 19 points, 7 assists and 4 rebounds in the loss.
Division B. Overview of Day 5 in Sofia - Aug 16, 2016
Group A
Holland - Belarus 63-70 Belarus overcame Netherlands to improve at 4-1 record in Group A. Vadzim Stubeda (203-C-00) and David Odiah (194-SG-00) provided 18 points each to lead the winning side. Belarus posted a 34:29 halftime lead. They went on a 21:12 run in the third term to clear off for good. German Plotnikov (193-SG-00) netted 15 points, issued 7 assists and grabbed 6 boards for the winning side. Nick Thran (180-PG-00) topscored with 23 points for the Dutch team.
Russia - Portugal 47-67 Portugal outgunned Russia to improve at 3-2 record in Group A. Francisco Amarante (192-SG-00) netted 20 points to pace the winners. Russia secured a 15:12 lead ten minutes into the game. But Portugal picked up the tempo in the next quarters. They built a 33:26 halftime lead. Portugal extended the margin at 14-point mark at the final intermission. Portugal held their opponents to just 12 points in the fourth term and raced to the win. Miguel Correia (185-PG-00) had 18 points for the winners. Alexander Shashkov (206-C-00) responded with 11 points and 9 rebounds for Russia.
Denmark - Luxembourg 73-67 OT Denmark registered the first victory at the championship. They outlasted Luxembourg in overtime behind 19 points and 14 rebounds from Igor Bakic (195-F-00). Luxembourg recorded a 29:20 halftime lead. Denmark managed to erase the deficit in the second half and forced overtime. Denmark tossed in 16 points in the extra period to seal the win. Marcus Norgaard (172-G-00) contributed 19 points for the Scandinavian side. Ben Kovac (190-SG-00) responded with 29 points and 15 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Group B
Israel - Ireland 61-58 Israel held off Ireland to secure the fifth straight victory in Group B. Tomer Levinson (203-F-00) tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds to pace the winners. Israel claimed a 33:22 halftime advantage. Ireland pulled within three points at the final break. But Israel protected the lead throughout the final stanza and sealed the winning outcome. Ofek Malka (175-SG-00) chipped in 9 points for the winners. Cian Heaphy (189-G-00) responded with 15 points and 6 boards for Ireland.
Hungary - Scotland 88-47 Andras Dancsecs (186-SG-00) posted 23 points to lead Hungary past Scotland. Hungary established a 31:2 lead at the first term. They followed with a 39:23 second half run to secure the winning outcome. Mate Fazekas (206-C-00) chipped in 19 points for the winners. Callan Low (185-G-00) responded with 13 points for Scotland.
United Kingdom - FYR Macedonia 69-38 Great Britain thumped FYR Macedonia to register the fourth win in Group B. Jacob Round (192-G/F-00) delivered 17 points for the British team. Great Britain accumulated a 33:16 halftime lead. They boosted the gap at 25-point mark heading into the fourth term and never looked back en route to the win. Robert Banks (192-G-00) totaled 9 points in the victory. Andrej Jordanovski (183-PG-00) responded with 9 points for FYR Macedonia.
Group C
Austria - Kosovo 51-66 Kosovo wrapped up their preliminary round campaign with a comfortable victory over Austria. Erhan Sholla (192-PF-1) sank 15 points to lead the winners. Kosovo piled up a 44:19 halftime lead. They stayed in charge throughout the second half and rolled to the win. Dardan Kapiti (204-F/C-00) and Bleron Istogu had 13 points each in the win. Elvir Jakupovic (182-SG-1) answered with 21 points for Austria.
Ukraine - Romania 78-58 Ukraine secured their playoff birth as they marched past Romania. Denys Klevzunyk (193-SG-00) stepped up with 31 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Ukraine took a 40:36 halftime lead. They held Romania to only 22 points in the second half to race to the win. Moisei Kim (187-SG-00) netted 20 points for the winners. Andrei Arion (187-PG-00) responded with 17 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds for Romania.
Slovenia - Norway 96-48 Slovenia registered the fifth straight victory in Sofia. They thrashed Norway to stay undefeated. Rok Radovic (193-F/G-1) delivered 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Slovenia established a massive 46:22 halftime lead. They dropped 50 points after the long break to ice the victory. Gregor Glas (190-SG-1) connected for 18 points in the win. Sigurd Lorange (178-G-00) answered with 20 points and 9 boards for Norway.
Group D
Czech Republic - Iceland 85-62 Czech Republic improved at 4-1 record as they rallied past Iceland. Vit Krejci (193-PG-00) claimed 22 points to pace the winners. Czech Republic established a 49:26 halftime lead. They protected the lead well throughout the second half and marched to the victory. Patrick Samoura (192-SF-00) had 9 points in the win. Hilmar Henningsson (190-G-00) and Arnor Sveinsson (193-F-00) responded with 18 points each for Iceland.
Georgia - Slovakia 84-61 Georgia cruised past Slovakia for the second victory in Group D. Abeli Narsiya (195-C-00) stepped up with 20 points and 9 rebounds in the victory. Georgia grabbed a 36:28 halftime lead. They extended the gap at 17-point mark and sank 31 points in the final stanza to breeze to the victory. Giorgi Kvatchantiradze (192-SF-00) delivered 16 points and 9 boards for Georgia. Marcel Batovsky (192-SG-00) responded with 13 points for Slovakia.
Belgium - Bulgaria 92-67 Belgium rallied past Bulgaria to secure the fourth win in Group D. Noel Coleman (181-PG-00) tossed in 30 points for the winners. Bulgaria snatched a 24:21 lead ten minutes. Belgium responded with a 53:27 run in the next two periods to spur ahead. They held Bulgaria to just 16 points in the final stanza to seal the victory. Vrenz Bleijenbergh (202-SF-00) produced 20 points for the winners. Tsvetomir Chernokojev (205-PF-00) responded with 19 points for Bulgaria.
Division B. Overview of Day 4 in Sofia - Aug 15, 2016
Group A
Belarus - Russia 51-76 Russia accumulated the fourth consecutive victory in Sofia. They bruised Belarus to stay perfect in Group A. Alexander Shashkov (206-C-00) and Aleksandr Ershov (195-SG-00) produced 13 points each for the winners. Russia built a massive 37:21 halftime lead. They held Belarus to just 10 points in the fourth quarter to cruise to the victory. David Odiah (194-SG-00) responded with 14 points for Belarus.
Denmark - Holland 53-69 Netherlands improved at 3-1 record in Group A following a comfortable win over Denmark. Nick Thran (180-PG-00) posted 13 points for the winners. Netherlands accumulated a 33:23 halftime lead. Netherlands ignited an 18:11 run in the fourth quarter to secure the winning outcome. Keye Van Der Vuurst (185-SG-1) and Yarick Brussen (207-C-00) netted 12 points each for the winners. Igor Bakic (195-F-00) responded with 17 points for Denmark.
Luxembourg - Portugal 47-78 Portugal claimed the second victory in Group A. They overcame Luxembourg to improve at 2-2 record. Francisco Amarante (192-SG-00) posted 26 points to lead the winners. Portugal recorded a 27:8 lead after the first period. They went on a 36:23 second half run to ice the win. Diogo Peixe (187-SG-00) had 10 points, 7 assists, 6 steals and 6 rebounds for the winners. Ben Kovac (190-SG-00) responded with 24 points and 15 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Group B
Scotland - United Kingdom 36-61 Great Britain registered the third victory in Group B. They rallied past Scotland behind 12 points from Richard Amaefule (202-PF-00). Great Britain secured a 40:21 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 22-point mark heading into the fourth quarter and never looked back en route to the win. Kareem Queeley (192-G-1) delivered 11 points for the winners. Jordan Ferguson (188-F-00) and Harry Morrice (199-C-00) answered with 8 points each for Scotland.
Ireland - FYR Macedonia 59-71 FYR Macedonia topped Ireland to gain 2-2 record in Group B. Andrej Jordanovski (183-PG-00) netted 19 points to pace the winners. FYR Macedonia secured a 43:30 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 24-point mark at the final intermission. Ireland cut the deficit in the fourth quarter but could not avoid the defeat. Marko Anastasov (193-PG-00) delivered 15 points in the victory. Cian Heaphy (189-G-00) responded with 21 points and 8 rebounds for Ireland.
Israel - Hungary 62-54 Israel outgunned Hungary for the fourth straight win in Group B. Eidan Alber (190-G-00) provided 19 points and 10 boards for the winners. Hungary registered a 30:25 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 8-point mark at the final break. But Israel responded with a 23:7 rally in the fourth stanza to snatch the victory. Tomer Levinson (203-F-00) and Ofek Malka (175-SG-00) had 13 points each for the winners. Mate Fazekas (206-C-00) responded with 18 points and 6 rebounds for Hungary.
Group C
Norway - Romania 54-68 Romania climbed at 3-1 record in Group D as they beat Norway. Constantin Gavriloaia (195-SF-1) provided 14 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Romania secured a 30:18 halftime lead. They totaled 38 points in the second half to grab the victory. Mihai Maciuca (193-SF-00) and Marcu Badiu (186-PG-00) netted 11 points each in the win. Mikal Gjerde (195-G-00) responded with 16 points for Norway.
Slovenia - Austria 70-56 Slovenia registered the fourth straight victory at the tournament. They outgunned Austria to remain undefeated. Jure Licen (197-C-00) stepped up with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Slovenia and Austria were tied at 31 heading into the second half. Slovenia however picked up the tempo after the big break. They used a 39:25 rally to seal the win. Luka Bozak (181-PG-00) delivered 11 points for the winners. Paul Isbetcherian (175-PG-00) responded with 13 points and 7 rebounds for Austria.
Group D
Georgia - Czech Republic 70-72 Czech Republic eked out a narrow win over Georgia to gain 3-1 record in Sofia. Tomas Mikyska (196-F/C-00) recorded 12 points and 9 caroms for the winners. Georgia piled up a 37:35 halftime lead. Czech Republic erased the deficit in the third term. They eked out a 55:54 lead at the final intermission. Czech Republic held their opponents to just 16 points in the fourth quarter and rallied to the victory. Vit Krejci (193-PG-00) and Viktor Telecky (180-SG-00) tossed in 10 points apiece in the win. Otar Pertaia (180-PG-00) responded with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for Georgia.
Slovakia - Bulgaria 79-75 Slovakia outgunned Bulgaria for the third win in Group D. Dominik Kubala (182-SG-00) was pivotal with 30 points for the winners. Slovakia recorded a 28:12 lead after ten minutes. Bulgaria cut the deficit at 6-point mark at the final intermission. Bulgaria sank 21 points in the fourth quarter but could not avert the loss. Juraj Palenik had 18 points in the victory. Nikolay Mihaylov (202-PF-00) responded with 15 points and 17 rebounds for Bulgaria.
Iceland - Belgium 55-64 Belgium earned the third victory in Sofia as they upend Iceland. Belgium looked dominant in the first half. They established a 35:24 halftime lead. Belgium held their opponents to just 9 points in the fourth period to race to the win. Vrenz Bleijenbergh (202-SF-00) and Noel Coleman (181-PG-00) accounted for 17 points each for the winners. Hilmar Henningsson (190-G-00) and Hilmar Petursson (187-G-00) answered with 14 points apiece in the loss.
Division B. Overview of Day 3 in Sofia - Aug 13, 2016
Group A
Holland - Luxembourg 86-49 Netherlands outgunned Luxembourg for the second win in Sofia. Rienk Mast (199-PF-1), Keye Van Der Vuurst (185-SG-1) and Jacco Fritz (202-PF-00) nailed 10 points each to pace the Dutch side. Netherlands unloaded 51 points in the first half to gain a 26-point lead. They eased to the victory in the second half. Ben Kovac (190-SG-00) answered with 19 points and 8 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Russia - Denmark 94-75 Russia coasted past Denmark to remain undefeated in Group A. Anton Alakin (195-PG-00) and Kirill Shilin (195-SG-00) chipped in 14 points apiece for the winning side. Russia dominated from start to finish. They established a comfortable 55:27 halftime lead. Russia never looked back afterwards. Bakir Serdarevic (186-G-00) answered with 22 points and 7 caroms for Denmark.
Portugal - Belarus 54-64 Belarus outscored Portugal for the third straight victory at the championship. German Plotnikov (193-SG-00) scored 19 points to lead the winners. Portugal secured a 30:19 halftime lead. But Belarus responded with a 25:6 run in the third term spur ahead. They sank 20 points in the final stanza to protect the advantage. David Odiah (194-SG-00) chipped in 14 points for the winners. Rodrigo Soares (185-PF-00) responded with 12 points for Portugal.
Group B
FYR Macedonia - Scotland 100-47 FYR Macedonia snapped two-game losing skid and beat Scotland in Group B. Joan Bozhinovski (190-SG-00) tallied 17 points to pace the winners. FYR Macedonia grabbed a 48:24 halftime lead. They knocked down 52 points in the second half to roll to the win. Marko Anastasov (193-PG-00) provided 14 points for FYR Macedonia. Lewis McGlasson (184-G-1) responded with 12 points for Scotland.
Hungary - Ireland 90-66 Adam Somogyi (183-PG-00) notched 25 points, 8 assists and 4 rebounds to lead Hungary past Ireland. They jumped to a 27:17 lead ten minutes into the game. Hungary followed with a 22:11 run in the third term to secure a 16-point lead. Hungary kept Ireland at bay throughout the fourth quarter and raced to the win. Andras Dancsecs (186-SG-00) delivered 14 points in the victory. James Beckom (186-SG-00) responded with 17 points for Ireland.
United Kingdom - Israel 80-87 Israel stayed perfect in Sofia. They overcame Great Britain for the third straight win in Group B. Five players scored in double digits for the winners. Ofer Malka topscored with 22 points. Israel snatched a 41:40 halftime lead. They poured in 29 points in the fourth term to rally to the win. Eidan Alber (190-G-00) had 21 points and 9 rebounds for Israel. Kareem Queeley (192-G-1) answered with 20 points for Great Britain.
Group C
Austria - Norway 64-78 Norway opened win count in Sofia. They outgunned Austria for 1-2 record. Mikal Gjerde (195-G-00) notched 31 points to lead the Scandinavian side. Norway overcame an early deficit to come out on top. Norway went on a 37:24 second half run to earn the victory. Sigurd Lorange (178-G-00) had 18 points and 10 boards in the win. Paul Isbertcherian answered with 13 points and 8 caroms for Austria.
Romania - Kosovo 89-52 Romania clinched the second victory in Group C. They thrashed Kosovo behind 18 points from Andrei Arion (187-PG-00). Romania used a 28:10 run in the second quarter to secure a 23-point halftime lead. They triggered a 24:9 rally in the final quarter to seal the win. Mihai Maciuca delivered 13 points in the victory. Deniz Simnica (186-G-00) and Edonis Devolli (177-PG-00) answered with 10 points each for Kosovo.
Ukraine - Slovenia 59-71 Slovenia outscored Ukraine for the third consecutive victory at the championship. Nik Dragan (198-F-00) accounted for 17 points and 18 rebounds to lead the effort. Slovenia recorded a 44:32 halftime lead. Slovenia held their opponents to just 27 points in the second half and marched to the win. Maksim Gorbachov (186-G-00) chipped in 15 points for the winners. Moisei Kim (187-SG-00) responded with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Ukraine.
Group D
Bulgaria - Iceland 99-76 Bulgaria cruised past Iceland to open win count in Group D. Tsvetomir Chernokojev (205-PF-00) stepped up with 28 points to lead the winners. Iceland secured a 47:43 halftime lead. But Bulgaria drained 56 points in the second half and rallied to the win. Alexander Matushev (197-G/F-00) delivered 19 points for the winning side. Hilmar Henningsson (190-G-00) responded with 21 points and 7 rebounds for Iceland.
Czech Republic - Slovakia 62-64 Slovakia snatched a narrow win over Czech Republic to catch up with their opponents at 2-1 record in the ladder. Martin Danielic (185-PG-00) drained 16 points for the winning side. Slovakia eked out a 33:32 halftime lead. Slovakia held Czech Republic to just 11 points in the final term and got away with the win. Juraj Palenik chipped in 12 points for Slovakia. Tomas Mikyska (196-F/C-00) responded with 15 points for Czech Republic.
Belgium - Georgia 67-52 Belgium topped Georgia for 2-1 record in Group D. Sacha De Vreught (G) stepped up with 18 points, 8 assists and 4 steals to lead the winners. Belgium accumulated a 34:21 halftime advantage. They went on an 18:12 run in the fourth quarter to roll to the victory. Niels De Ridder (195-F-1) totaled 14 points and 15 rebounds in the win. Tsotne Tsartsidze (200-PF-00) replied with 13 points for Georgia.
Division B. Overview of Day 2 in Sofia - Aug 12, 2016
Group A
Denmark - Portugal 38-61 Portugal claimed the first victory in Group A. They rallied past Denmark behind 11 points and 13 rebounds from Lamine Banora (198-PF-00). Portugal clinched a 31:13 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 26-point mark at the final intermission and never looked back en route to the win. Miguel Correia (185-PG-00) had 10 points for the winners. Soren Larsen (192-F-00) responded with 12 points and 8 boards for Denmark.
Luxembourg - Belarus 55-75 Belarus cruised past Luxembourg for the second straight win in Group A. German Plotnikov (193-SG-00) scored 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the winners. Belarus accumulated a 39:33 halftime lead. They went on a 36:22 second half run to seal the win. Dzmitry Ryuny (198-PF-00) netted 18 points and pulled down 17 rebounds for the winners. Ben Kovac (190-SG-00) responded with 17 points and 17 rebounds for Luxembourg.
Holland - Russia 48-51 Russia posted the second victory in a row in Sofia. They held off Netherlands in Group A. Aleksandr Ershov (195-SG-00) nailed 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to pace the winners. Russia posted a 19:10 lead after ten minutes. They went on a 19:9 rally in the third term to open a 13-point advantage at the final intermission. Netherlands cut the deficit in the fourth term but could not avoid the defeat. Alexander Shashkov (206-C-00) had 11 points and 11 rebounds in the win. Rienk Mast (199-PF-1) and Yarick Brussen (207-C-00) responded with 9 points apiece for Netherlands.
Group B
Ireland - Scotland 76-59 Ireland outscored Scotland for the opening victory in Group B. James Beckom (186-SG-00) netted 19 points to lead the winners. Ireland recorded a 42:21 halftime lead. They stayed in charge throughout the second half to rally to the win. Cian Heaphy (189-G-00) had 12 points and 9 caroms for the winners. Jordan Ferguson (188-F-00) responded with 18 points and 10 rebounds for Scotland.
Israel - FYR Macedonia 80-58 Israel breezed past FYR Macedonia en route to the second victory in Group B. Eidan Alber (190-G-00) had 18 points and 10 boards to lead the winners. Israel claimed a 42:32 halftime lead. Israel held their opponents to 26 points in the second half and marched to the victory. Tomer Levinson (203-F-00) accounted for 16 points and 13 boards for the winners. Andrej Jordanovski (183-PG-00) replied with 16 points for FYR Macedonia.
Hungary - United Kingdom 61-66 OT Great Britain survived an overtime thriller against Hungary to post the second victory in Group B. Mate Okros (192-SG-00) posted 15 points to lead the winning side. Great Britain accumulated a 39:22 halftime lead. But Hungary managed to erase the deficit in the second half. They forced overtime but Great Britain nailed 10 points in it and rolled to the win. Richard Amaefule (202-PF-00) had 13 points and 12 caroms for the winning side. Adam Somogyi (183-PG-00) replied with 17 points and 9 rebounds for Hungary.
Group C
Austria - Ukraine 38-67 Ukraine cruised past Austria for the second victory in Sofia. Denys Klevzunyk (193-SG-00) nailed 17 points, grabbed 8 rebounds and issued 4 assists to lead the winners. Ukraine built a massive 37:16 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 25-point lead heading into the fourth term and never looked back en route to the win. Andriy Grysak had 13 points for the winners. Paul Isbetcherian (175-PG-00) responded with 8 points for Austria.
Norway - Kosovo 53-66 Kosovo posted the first victory in Sofia. They overcame Norway for 1-1 record in Group C. Andi Vrapcani (189-G-00) and Dardan Kapiti (204-F/C-00) scored 21 points each to lead the winners. Kosovo accumulated a 34:21 halftime lead. Norway pulled within 7 points at the final break. But Kosovo sank 20 points in the fourth frame and raced to the win. Mikal Gjerde (195-G-00) and Christoffer Heffelund netted 12 points each in the loss.
Slovenia - Romania 74-65 Maksim Gorbachov (186-G-00) posted 19 points to lead Slovenia past Romania in Group C action. Slovenia established a 44:35 halftime lead. They kept Romania at bay throughout the second half and rallied to the victory. Nik Dragan (198-F-00) tossed in 15 points and collected 17 rebounds for the winners. Mihai Maciuca (193-SF-00) responded with 22 points for Romania.
Group D
Czech Republic - Belgium 55-52 Czech Republic knocked down Belgium behind 17 points from Kovar Lubos (200-PF-00). The teams arrived at halftime tied at 23. Belgium eked out a 35:34 lead heading into the fourth term. But Czech Republic sank 21 points in the fourth term and snatched a narrow victory. Sicha Jiri (183-PG-00) provided 13 points for the winners. Vrenz Bleijenbergh (202-SF-00) responded with 14 points and 9 caroms for Belgium.
Slovakia - Iceland 72-64 OT Slovakia beat Iceland in overtime as both teams became tied at 1-1 record in Group D. Juraj Palenik (194-SF-00) was pivotal with 30 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Slovakia entered the fourth term up by three points. But Iceland held their opponents to just 12 points in the period forcing overtime. But Slovakia ignited a 12:4 run in the extra period to snatch the win. Dominik Kubala (182-SG-00) and Samuel Horvath provided 11 points each in the victory. Brynjar Bragason (188-G-00) and Hilmar Henningsson (190-G-00) responded with 16 points each for Iceland.
Georgia - Bulgaria 82-75 Georgia opened win count in Bulgaria. They toppled the hosts in Group D tonight. Lasha Mikeladze (198-C-1) tallied 25 points and 15 rebounds for the visitors. Georgia piled up a 44:36 halftime lead. They extended the margin at 10-point mark heading into the fourth frame. Bulgaria cut the deficit in the final period but could not rescue the game. Irakli Sulkhanisvhili notched 16 points for the winners. Alexander Matushev (197-G/F-00) responded with 22 points for Bulgaria.
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