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
#	Team	P	W	L	%	For	Agt	+/-	FA	AA
1	Portugal	2	2	0	100	140	102	38	70	51	4
2	Croatia	2	2	0	100	143	111	32	71.5	55.5	4
3	Russia	2	1	1	50.0	145	108	37	72.5	54	3
4	Latvia	2	1	1	50.0	115	122	-7	57.5	61	3
5	Germany	2	0	2	0	102	124	-22	51	62	2
6	Romania	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
#	Team	P	W	L	%	For	Agt	+/-	FA	AA
1	Serbia	2	2	0	100	123	92	31	61.5	46	4
2	Turkey	2	2	0	100	117	102	15	58.5	51	4
3	Lithuania	2	1	1	50.0	138	105	33	69	52.5	3
4	Hungary	2	1	1	50.0	118	97	21	59	48.5	3
5	Czech Republic	2	0	2	0	87	136	-49	43.5	68	2
6	Ireland	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
#	Team	P	W	L	%	For	Agt	+/-	FA	AA
1	Slovenia	2	2	0	100	178	43	135	89	21.5	4
2	Bulgaria	2	2	0	100	137	109	28	68.5	54.5	4
3	Switzerland	2	1	1	50.0	126	114	12	63	57	3
4	Ukraine	2	1	1	50.0	128	122	6	64	61	3
5	North Macedonia	2	0	2	0	74	157	-83	37	78.5	2
6	Albania	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
#	Team	P	W	L	%	For	Agt	+/-	FA	AA
1	Cyprus	2	2	0	100	161	65	96	80.5	32.5	4
2	Malta	2	1	1	50.0	121	103	18	60.5	51.5	3
3	Moldova	2	1	1	50.0	106	131	-25	53	65.5	3
4	Andorra	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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