Lithuania broke open a close game in the third quarter on their way to a 76-68 win over Great Britain in Group A of EuroBasket Women qualifying on Saturday.

Sandra Valuzyte had 24 points and four rebounds to lead the Baltic giants, who are now in first place at 5-2 over idle Israel (5-1).

Lithuania beat Ukraine 73-68 on Wednesday to move into second place in EuroBasket Women qualifying Group A.

Coming off a 16-point home setback against group leaders Israel to slump to 3-2, Lithuania needed to prevail to have a good chance of claiming second spot in the standings and book an automatic place in next year's final round in Riga, Latvia.