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Day 2 recap: Croatia celebrate win over Russia, Serbia prevail to stay unbeaten
MUNICH (Germany) - The second day of the FIBA U18 Women's European Challengers saw as many as 10 teams continue their winning starts in their respective tournaments, including three sides in Heraklion.
Headlines:
- Two wins from two for Croatia, Portugal in Riga
- Serbia hold off Lithuania in Klatovy, Hungary bounce back
- France, Spain, Poland all move to 2-0 in Heraklion
- Slovenia hold opponents scoreless in two quarters in Sofia
- Cyprus continue strong start, Moldova off the mark in Andorra la Vella
Day 2 Standout Performers:
Riga: Marta Ostojic (CRO) - 21 PTS / 13 REB / 4 AST
Klatovy: Jovana Boricic (SRB) - 23 PTS / 5 REB / 2 STL
Heraklion: Anna Przyszlak (POL) - 11 PTS / 13 REB / 67% FG
Heraklion: Carla Brito Hernandez (ESP) - 16 PTS / 6 REB / 3 STL
Sofia: Stephanie Martinez (SUI) - 18 PTS / 7 REB / 6 AST / 8 STL / 3 BLK
Sofia: Iliyana Georgieva (BUL) - 29 PTS / 6 REB / 4 AST / 4 STL
Andorra la Vella: Vladislava Rusu (MDA) - 15 PTS / 10 REB / 2 AST
Riga Challenger:
Group A
6/15 games played
GAMES | GAME POINTS | POINTS | |||||||||
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# | Team | P | W | L | % | For | Agt | +/- | FA | AA | |
1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 | 140 | 102 | 38 | 70 | 51 | 4 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 | 143 | 111 | 32 | 71.5 | 55.5 | 4 | |
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 | 145 | 108 | 37 | 72.5 | 54 | 3 | |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 | 115 | 122 | -7 | 57.5 | 61 | 3 | |
5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 102 | 124 | -22 | 51 | 62 | 2 | |
6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 87 | 165 | -78 | 43.5 | 82.5 | 2 |
Gameday 2 results: Croatia made it two wins from two as they pulled clear in the fourth for a 70-53 success against Russia with Marta Ostojic posting 21 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double. Portugal also moved to 2-0 by beating Romania, 73-49, while Latvia bounced back to record a 57-49 win over Germany for their first win as they used a strong third quarter effort.
Klatovy Challenger:
Group B
6/15 games played
GAMES | GAME POINTS | POINTS | |||||||||
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# | Team | P | W | L | % | For | Agt | +/- | FA | AA | |
1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 | 123 | 92 | 31 | 61.5 | 46 | 4 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 | 117 | 102 | 15 | 58.5 | 51 | 4 | |
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 | 138 | 105 | 33 | 69 | 52.5 | 3 | |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 | 118 | 97 | 21 | 59 | 48.5 | 3 | |
5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 87 | 136 | -49 | 43.5 | 68 | 2 | |
6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 102 | 153 | -51 | 51 | 76.5 | 2 |
Gameday 2 results: Jovana Boricic had 23 points to help lead Serbia to a 58-52 victory over Lithuania with Turkey also claiming their second win as Selin Gul recorded another double-double with 11 points and as many rebounds in their 67-55 success over Ireland. Meanwhile, Hungary put their opening day disappointment behind them with a convincing 71-47 win against Czech Republic.
Heraklion Challenger:
Gameday 2 results: France were dominant throughout their 72-27 victory as their defense stifled their opponents as one of three teams to move to 2-0. Spain were just as convincing as they powered past Slovakia in a 82-39 win, while Poland overcame Israel in a hard-fought 69-63 success with Anna Przyszlak posting 11 points and 13 rebounds.
Sofia Challenger:
Group D
6/15 games played
GAMES | GAME POINTS | POINTS | |||||||||
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# | Team | P | W | L | % | For | Agt | +/- | FA | AA | |
1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 | 178 | 43 | 135 | 89 | 21.5 | 4 | |
2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 | 137 | 109 | 28 | 68.5 | 54.5 | 4 | |
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 | 126 | 114 | 12 | 63 | 57 | 3 | |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 | 128 | 122 | 6 | 64 | 61 | 3 | |
5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 74 | 157 | -83 | 37 | 78.5 | 2 | |
6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 166 | -98 | 34 | 83 | 2 |
Gameday 2 results: Slovenia shut out North Macedonia in both the first and fourth quarters in their 88-22 rout having scored 36 unanswered points as well as the final 34 points. Stephanie Martinez stuffed the stat sheet with 18-7-6-8-3 in a comfortable 76-47 victory over Albania, while Bulgaria maintained their winning start with a 70-59 triumph against Ukraine as Iliyana Georgieva and Deana Stoyanovska combined for an impressive 53 points.
Andorra la Vella Challenger:
Group F
4/6 games played
GAMES | GAME POINTS | POINTS | |||||||||
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# | Team | P | W | L | % | For | Agt | +/- | FA | AA | |
1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100 | 161 | 65 | 96 | 80.5 | 32.5 | 4 | |
2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 | 121 | 103 | 18 | 60.5 | 51.5 | 3 | |
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0 | 106 | 131 | -25 | 53 | 65.5 | 3 | |
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 75 | 164 | -89 | 37.5 | 82 | 2 |
Gameday 2 results: Cyprus lead the way in the group as they eased to a 66-31 win over fellow winners from Day 1, Malta - holding their opponents to 20-percent shooting from the floor. Moldova got off the mark in style as they earned a 69-41 victory against hosts, Andorra, with double-doubles from Vladislava Rusu and Avelina Glavan.
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