NEWSDefending champions France collected their third bronze medal of the Termosteps U16 European Championship Women by running away from up-starts Sweden 73-44 in the Third Place Game. Jenny Fouasseau and Eléonore Grossemy paced France with 16 points each as Arnaud Guppillotte's side added 2008 bronze to third-place finishes in 1997 and 1999; gold in 2001 and 2007; and 2005 silver. |
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Italy will play for their first-ever gold medal at the Termosteps U16 European Championship Women after upsetting title-holders France 64-55 in the first semi-final in Katowice. Debora Carangelo made seven free throws in the final 1:30 and led her team with 20 points and four steals as Italy enter their fifth U16 final - and first since 1995. Gaia Gorini added 19 points for the winners. |
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More HeadlinesAdja Konteh scored 14 points and spearheaded a decisive 12-0 fourth quarter run as France fought off Belgium 72-63 to remain undefeated at the Termosteps U16 European Championship Women. France clinched first place in the Qualifying Round Group E at 5-0 record with Eléonore Grossemy collecting 12 points and 11 rebounds while Hélèna Akmouche had 13 points and Florine Basque chipped in 11 rebounds. |
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France allowed just three points in the third quarter in demolishing Sweden 80-36 to remain perfect at the Termosteps U16 European Championship Women and book their spot in the semi-finals. Florine Basque led the way with 18 points while Eléonore Grossemy added 10 points as France forced 34 Sweden turnovers in improving to 4-0 in the Qualifying Round Group E. |
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