NEWSSerbia remained alive for a chance to possibly defend their U19 FIBA World Championship title by knocking off Russia 85-63 in the 5th-8th place games which can eventually lead to a spot in the U19 Worlds. Bojan Subotic scored 22 points to lead the Serbs, who will play Spain for fifth place. Spain overcame Latvia 107-91 with Alberto Jodar scoring 21 points and Jorge Santana had 20. |
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Kalvis Krumins had 22 points and six assists in leading Latvia to an 80-75 win over Bulgaria to advance to the Qualfiying Round of the U18 European Championship Men. Latvia survived a late comeback by the Bulgarians to clinch their first victory in Group D as Martins Laksa added 12 points and Kristers Zeidaks had 11 points. |
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More HeadlinesToni Prostran scored 23 points - including the final four of the game - in leading Croatia to a 71-67 win over Bulgaria to remain top of Group D at the U18 European Championship for Men. Ivan Ramljak added 16 points and Mario Delas chipped in 15 points and nine rebounds for Croatia, which improved to 2-0. |
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Four players scored in double figures as Lithuania put together a strong performance in knocking off defending champions Serbia 83-68 in Group B action of the U18 European Championship for Men. Augustas Peciukevicius had 17 points and Tautvydas Sleza added 16 points and 13 rebounds while helping Lithuania hold Serbia to 29 percent shooting in Pyrgos. |
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