Serbia, Germany remain in Division A

Serbia and Germany both secured their spots in Division A for next summer's Termosteps U16 European Championship Women by notching their second victories in the Classification Round.

Both teams improved to 2-0 in the relegation round and cannot be overtaken by either Latvia or Ukraine - both of whom are 0-2 and face off in the final game day before being dropped to Division B for 2009.

Serbia in relegation round after shocker, Czechs through

Basketball giants Serbia will have to fight against relegation at the Termosteps U16 European Championship after losing 76-75 to Poland for their third straight defeat in Group C.

Serbia's loss means Hungary will advance to the Qualifying Round, which is also the next destination for the Czech Republic after running away from Ukraine 109-46 as five players scored in double figures.

Sweden into next round, Lithuania win Baltic battle

Sweden booked their spot in the Qualifying Round of the Termosteps U16 European Championship Women with a 73-29 hammering of Ukraine in Group B.

Italy dismantle Serbia, Belgium wipe out Ukraine

Four players scored in double figures as Italy surprised Serbia 84-54 in the Group C opener of the Termosteps U16 European Championship Women.

In Group B, Belgium allowed just 11 second half points in thrashing Ukraine 93-35 behind 28 points from Lut De Meyer.