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Serbia Golden, Topple Spain In Final

Excellent performances by Jelena Milovanovic and Sonja Petrovic led Serbia to a stunning 72-48 mauling of Spain in the gold medal game at the UMCOR U18 European Championship Women in Novi Sad.

Milovanovic had a game-high 26 points as unbeaten Serbia avenged last year's defeat to the Spanish in the final.

Bronze Age: Russia Capture Third Place

Russia captured a bronze medal at the UMCOR U18 European Championship Women on Sunday after coming back from a nine-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter to win 71-65 over Poland in Novi Sad.

The Russians, whose title dreams were ended by Serbia in Saturday's semi-finals, found themselves playing catch-up with 10 minutes to go and made the crucial plays to prevail.

Milovanovic Ready For Spain

Tournament MVP candidate Jelena Milovanovic believes Serbia will avenge last year's defeat to Spain because they have homecourt advantage.

Serbia take on the defending champions on Sunday at the UMCOR U18 European Championship Women in Novi Sad and much of their hopes will rely on Milovanovic's inspiration.

Repeat Performance: Serbia Follows Spain Into Finals

High-scoring Jelena Milovanovic poured in 32 points as host nation Serbia crushed Russia 75-53 to reach the final of the UMCOR U18 European Championship Women in Novi Sad.

Guided by Milovanovic's hot hand, unbeaten Serbia delivered some telling blows late in the third quarter, breaking open a close game.

True Grit: Spain Into Finals

Spain staged a dramatic fightback in the final five minutes to stun Poland 71-66 and reach the final of the UMCOR U18 European Championship Women for the fourth consecutive year.

The defending champions were on the ropes and trailing 62-54 but showed true resolve to beat the Poles.

FIBA Europe, Novi Sad Partnership A Success Again

Officials of FIBA Europe, the city of Novi Sad and representatives of all 16 teams competing at the UMCOR U18 Championship Women came together Friday at the city's town hall to pay tribute to the efforts of all those involved in the event.

“We are very pleased to once again welcome FIBA Europe to Novi Sad,” Said Mayor Maja Gojkovic.

Colinas: "Our Competitive Spirit Is Key"

For a coach experiencing his first European U18 Championship for Women, Spain boss Carlos Colinas looks extremely at ease.

But with the Spanish having won the last three European tournaments in a row, one would think he might feel some pressure to keep the streak alive.

Serbia Perfect, Poland Through

Host nation Serbia beat Ukraine 84-62 to reach the semi-finals of the UMCOR U18 European Championship for Women as the only unbeaten team in the competition.

Serbian guard Nina Bogicevic had a game-high 22 points and pulled down 13 rebounds while team-mate Jelena Milovanovic poured in 20.