France are champions of the A.C.I. Trading Limited U20 European Championship Women after overcoming a brave and very determined Poland in Brno on Sunday.

Florence Lepron, the excellent shooting guard, exploded for 21 points, surpassing her previous high of 18 in the tournament, to lead the French to a 72-57 triumph although Fatimatou Sacko, Julie Barennes and Yvette Assilamehou also provided invaluable contributions.