Day 7 recap: Slovakia remain undefeated in Piestany Challenger

MUNICH (Germany) - The seventh day of the FIBA U16 Women's European Challengers saw Piestany taking the baton and it was local favorites Slovakia who headlined as they improved to 4-0 after easing past Israel, who lost for the first time at the event.

Headlines:
- Undefeated Slovakia move closer to title after inflicting defeat on previously unbeaten Israel.
- Ireland and Luxembourg still both without a victory  and set up a last day showdown on Monday to avoid winless campaign.

Day 7 Standout Performers:
Piestany: Faith Ehi Etute (LUX) - 33 EFF / 18 PTS / 16 REB / 7 STL / 3 AST
Piestany: Sorina Oinaru (ROM) - 21 EFF / 22 PTS / 6 REB / 2 STL

Piestany Challenger:

 

Group D

12/15 games played

		GAMES				GAME POINTS					POINTS
#	Team	P	W	L	%	For	Agt	+/-	FA	AA
1	Slovakia	4	4	0	100	267	192	75	66.8	48	8
2	Israel	4	3	1	75.0	280	177	103	70	44.2	7
3	Switzerland	4	3	1	75.0	234	207	27	58.5	51.8	7
4	Romania	4	2	2	50.0	243	195	48	60.8	48.8	6
5	Luxembourg	4	0	4	0	183	249	-66	45.8	62.2	4
6	Ireland	4	0	4	0	152	339	-187	38	84.8	4

Day 7 results: An electrifying start to the game by Slovakia paved the way for a 61-44 success against Israel as they jumped out on their opponents with a 24-9 opening period and never looked back. Ema Szmerekova top scored with 14 points, while Alexandra Chovanikova added 11 points.

A strong finish propelled Switzerland to a 60-49 win against Luxembourg, with Viktoria Ranisavljevic producing an all-action 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. As usual, Faith Ehi Etute was immense in defeat with 18 points, 16 rebounds, 7 steals and 3 assists.  Meanwhile Ireland are still searching for their first win after going down 69-37 to Romania as Sorina Oinaru stood out with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals.  

All other Challengers concluded as below on Saturday August 14 with France, Spain, Slovenia, Russia and Germany set to join hosts Hungary at the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup 2022 in Debrecen.

Helsinki Challenger:

Group A

15/15 games played

		GAMES				GAME POINTS					POINTS
#	Team	P	W	L	%	For	Agt	+/-	FA	AA
1	France	5	5	0	100	399	277	122	79.8	55.4	10
2	Germany	5	2	3	40.0	302	298	4	60.4	59.6	7
3	Finland	5	2	3	40.0	325	343	-18	65	68.6	7
4	Bulgaria	5	2	3	40.0	278	325	-47	55.6	65	7
5	Latvia	5	2	3	40.0	304	313	-9	60.8	62.6	7
6	Greece	5	2	3	40.0	255	307	-52	51	61.4	7

San Fernando Challenger:

Group B

15/15 games played

		GAMES				GAME POINTS					POINTS
#	Team	P	W	L	%	For	Agt	+/-	FA	AA
1	Spain	5	5	0	100	386	196	190	77.2	39.2	10
2	Serbia	5	4	1	80.0	304	267	37	60.8	53.4	9
3	Hungary	5	3	2	60.0	345	271	74	69	54.2	8
4	Croatia	5	2	3	40.0	302	354	-52	60.4	70.8	7
5	Ukraine	5	1	4	20.0	267	370	-103	53.4	74	6
6	Lithuania	5	0	5	0	240	386	-146	48	77.2	5

Matosinhos  Challenger: 

Group C

15/15 games played

		GAMES				GAME POINTS					POINTS
#	Team	P	W	L	%	For	Agt	+/-	FA	AA
1	Slovenia	5	5	0	100	351	274	77	70.2	54.8	10
2	Russia	5	4	1	80.0	335	286	49	67	57.2	9
3	Belgium	5	3	2	60.0	289	266	23	57.8	53.2	8
4	Portugal	5	1	4	20.0	251	297	-46	50.2	59.4	6
5	Poland	5	1	4	20.0	283	315	-32	56.6	63	6
6	Czech Republic	5	1	4	20.0	307	378	-71	61.4	75.6	6

Tbilisi Challenger:

Group E

10/10 games played

		GAMES				GAME POINTS					POINTS
#	Team	P	W	L	%	For	Agt	+/-	FA	AA
1	North Macedonia	4	4	0	100	359	157	202	89.8	39.2	8
2	Albania	4	3	1	75.0	224	197	27	56	49.2	7
3	Armenia	4	2	2	50.0	170	261	-91	42.5	65.2	6
4	Malta	4	1	3	25.0	225	223	2	56.2	55.8	5
5	Georgia	4	0	4	0	159	299	-140	39.8	74.8	4

 

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