31.07.2008

At Buzzer, Latvia Bounce Russia From Semis, Croatia In

Kristers Zeidaks hit a lay-up at the final buzzer to hand Latvia a 79-75 victory over Russia, bouncing the Russians from the semi-finals of the U18 European Championship Men and giving Croatia a spot.

Zeidaks finished with 17 points while Kalvis Krumins poured in 30 and Armandis Osins added 12 for Varis Krumins's side, which finished 3-2 in Group F.

30.07.2008

Advantage Russia, They Keep Cool Against Croatia

Russia made nine of ten free throws in the final minute and five players scored in double figures as their team took a big step towards the semi-finals of the U18 European Championship Men with an 85-76 victory over Croatia.

Alexey Murychev collected 15 points and 13 rebounds and Vladimir Pichkurov scored 17 in handing Croatia their first loss of the tournament and improving their record to 3-1 in the Qualifying Round Group F.

29.07.2008

Kanter Not Enough As Russia Overcome Turkey

Russia withstood a powerful Turkish inside one-two punch to collect an 82-72 victory in Group F of the U18 European Championship Men.

Pavel Antipov tallied 22 points to pace Russia while Maxim Grigoryev added 19 and Vladimir Pichkurov had 18 in helping Alexey Vadeev's team move to 2-1 in the Qualifying Round.

27.07.2008

Lang & Co Shoot France Over Russia

Nicolas Lang's three-point stroke guided France to a 70-61 victory over Russia to claim first place in Group C of the U18 European Championship Men.

Lang hit four triples in scoring 14 points while Alexis Tanghe had 14 points and Andrew Albicy chipped in 13 as France finished 2-1 in the group.