Dubljevic takes Day 1 Top Performer honors

MUNICH (FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2019 Qualifiers) - A superb shooting performance from Jelena Dubljevic has handed Montenegro an opening night victory, as well as earning the forward Top Performer honors.

The EuroLeague Women regular scored 30 points in Iceland on 11-of-14 shooting from the field, taking a new-look Montenegrin side to a comfortable 84-62 victory over Iceland. Her tidy stat line also included 6 rebounds and a perfect 8-of-8 free throws.

Joining her in the Top Performers' frontcourt is FIBA EuroBasket Women 2017 bronze medalist Emma Meesseman. The Belgian center made light work of her Swiss opponents, dominating under the hoops for 26 points, converting at over 78 percent inside the arc. Belgium eventually prevailed 85-56.

Johannah Leedham made a triumphant return to a Great Britain vest, leading her side to a 90-87 overtime victory against Israel. The wing player finished with an impressive 22-point, 13-rebound double-double, to earn her a spot on the Top Performers' team.

Alina Iagupova continued her prominent role for the Ukraine national team, guiding them past Netherlands on the road, 72-58. The shooting guard was given freedom to shoot, ending the night with 33 points, whilst 10 rebounds gave her a double-double.

Finally, it was a special night for Bosnia and Herzegovina, who knocked over 2017 Quarter-Finalists Slovak Republic 79-67. A lot of this came down to the excellent work of EuroCup Women point guard Milica Deura, whose 27 points were a main talking point, and enough to earn her the final guard position on Day 1's Top Performer team.

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