Bronze Age: Russia Capture Third Place

Russia captured a bronze medal at the UMCOR U18 European Championship Women on Sunday after coming back from a nine-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter to win 71-65 over Poland in Novi Sad.

The Russians, whose title dreams were ended by Serbia in Saturday's semi-finals, found themselves playing catch-up with 10 minutes to go and made the crucial plays to prevail.

True Grit: Spain Into Finals

Spain staged a dramatic fightback in the final five minutes to stun Poland 71-66 and reach the final of the UMCOR U18 European Championship Women for the fourth consecutive year.

The defending champions were on the ropes and trailing 62-54 but showed true resolve to beat the Poles.

Italy Shock Poland

Italy dealt a blow to Poland's chances of making the semi-finals with a 63-58 victory over the team that scored 100 points just a night ago.

Poland now need a victory from Sebia in their game against Ukraine Thursday evening to advance.

Poland Find Century Mark

Poland destroyed Ukraine 100-70 on Wednesday in what is the highest scoring game so far at the UMCOR U18 European Championship for Women.

Oliwia Tomialowicz had a team-high 18 points for the Poles while team-mate Weronika Idczak added 17 - 13 coming in the opening half.