LA PALMA (Spain) - Latvia secured a thrilling late win over Portugal in an exhilarating start to FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket 2025, while there were also wins for the holders France and hosts Spain.
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Key Storylines
Latvia's Marta Plorina hits a clutch three with four seconds left to down Portugal;
Champions France and hosts Spain begin with wins;
2024 Division B winners Montenegro start with win over Serbia;
Poland's Maria Burliga records the tournament's first double-double.
Top Performers
Nicole Ogun was outstanding as she guided Finland to an 82-44 win over Slovenia. Ogun went an impressive 10-of-12 from the field; scoring a team-high 21 points to go with 5 rebounds and 2 steals for an efficiency rating of 26.
While Ogun thrived inside the arc, her teammate Anna Gardziella did the damage for Finland outside. Gardziella went 4-of-6 from three-point land, adding 16 points in the victory over Slovenia. She also pulled down 5 rebounds and got 3 steals for a rating of 25.
Annie Kibedi played a significant role in Belgium’s opening day success over Hungary. After a slow first quarter, the Belgians took the lead for good with 1:51 to play in the half, with Kibedi hitting 20 points, pulling down 8 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists for an efficiency rating of 23 in their 13-point win.
Poland showcased the importance of free throws in their victory over Czechia, going 22-for-30 from the line, which made up for going 30 percent from the field. Maria Burliga was another significant part of the win, as she posted the tournament’s first double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds along with 5 assists in a solid all-round performance.
In a thrilling game, Latvia edged past Portugal in Group C. While Plorina will take the plaudits for her game-winning triple, Anna Liepina was the catalyst behind the win, as the Latvians fought from 10 points down to secure their first lead midway and snatch victory away. Liepina had 22 points and 10 rebounds for a rating of 22.
Results of the Day
Group A
Israel 53-78 France Montenegro 58-50 Serbia
Group B
Belgium 67-54 Hungary Portugal 47-50 Latvia
Group C
Slovenia 44-82 Finland Greece 42-81 Italy
Group D
Czechia 50-64 Poland Türkiye 42-75 Spain
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