02.08.2007

Russia Rally To Edge Belgium

With a berth in the semi-finals hanging in the balance, Russia needed a late fight-back to knock off a motivated Belgium and give themselves excellent chances of making the top four of the Termosteps U16 European Championship Women.

Alexandra Tarasova scored 11 of her 19 points in the final four minutes and grabbed 15 rebounds for Russia, who improved to 4-1 in Group F and awaited the result of the France-Spain showdown to see if they made Saturday's semis.

31.07.2007

Group F: France Hold Off Belgium Surge

France remained undefeated at the Termosteps U16 European Championship Women with a 75-70 victory over Belgium, who nearly came back from a 14-point fourth quarter deficit in Group F.

The French were ahead 64-50 with 5:14 remaining but saw that lead melt to one point with 30 seconds left. France only survived as Diandra Tchatchouang and Helena Yasmina Akmouche both made two free throws in the final 16 seconds.

29.07.2007

Group C: Spain Cruise, Latvia Eliminate Turkey

Three-time defending champions Spain continued to march through the field at the Termosteps U16 European Championship Women with a 68-60 victory over Belgium to remain undefeated.

Leonor Rodriguez led 3-0 Spain with 19 points, nine rebounds and four steals while Cristina Pedrals Barrios added 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and six steals.