ALYTUS & KLAIPEDA (Lithuania) - Reigning champions Spain came out on top in a blockbuster overtime clash with host nation Lithuania as Gameday 2 of the FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket 2026 served up some memorable games and moments.
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Key Storylines
Spain stay unbeaten as Sotelo double-double helps to get it done in extra period against Lithuania;
Belgium sneak past Türkiye in nail-biter;
Gal Raviv on fire again for Israel, despite record-breaking Petra Bozan show.
Top Performers
Petra Bozan showed out with a spectacular and record-breaking display for Croatia after she attained the joint-highest performance efficiency score ever, as well as setting an all-time game high for rebounds.
The forward harvested picked up a mind-blowing 26 points, 28 rebounds and 4 assists for an efficiency of 48.
However, Croatia were edged out 87-85 by Israel, largely due to the ever-impressive Gal Raviv who dropped a superb 26 points, 9 assists and 4 steals.
Italy came to play and bounce back from their first day disappointment as Emma Giacchetti led her side to a first win. She was the inspiration behind the 85-78 win against Serbia as the guard stepped off court with 24 points and a stunning 10 dimes.
Her Italian teammate Marianna Zanetti also excelled with a double-double, finishing the contest with 20 points and 10 boards, as well as 4 assists.
Feryal Atli of Türkiye was outstanding as she converted 90 percent from the floor on her way to 22 points in her team's heartbreaking 70-68 defeat to Belgium. She also completed a double-double with 10 rebounds.
Results of the Day
Group A
Croatia 85-87 Israel Spain 77-69 Lithuania (OT)
Group B
Hungary 64-59 Sweden Latvia 70-60 Germany
Group C
Iceland 67-86 Poland Italy 85-78 Serbia
Group D
Belgium 70-68 Türkiye France 74-31 Slovenia
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