European U20 Championship Division B – Day Four

Greece and Hungary remain undefeated while Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium and Romania are also in the hunt for a top three finish.

Greece is very near to advancing to division A in 2013 after their claimed their fourth win by handing Germany their first loss of the tournament. Artemis Spanou poured 25 points for Greece. Romania have claimed their second consecutive victory to remain their hopes alive. Cristina Bigica scored 22 points and pulled down 9 rebounds for Romania, while Bar Galinski had 25 points and 12 rebounds for Israel.

Hungary are undefeated after a narrow win in a low scoring game against Bulgaria. Anna Mansare was the top scorer for Hungary, also scoring the game winning shot with 2,5 minutes remaining. Belgium are still in the hunt after a win against the winless Switzerland.

Romania – Israel 80-73
Romania: Bigica 22, Ionescu 18, Ursu 18, Ardelean 14
Israel: Galinski 25 (12 reb), Cohen 15, Lemberger 13

Bulgaria – Hungary 38-41
Bulgaria: Kostova 12, Kostova 9, Peychinova 4, Dimitrova 4, Tyutyundzhieva 4
Hungary: Mansare 10, Licskai 8, Fuisz 7

Switzerland – Belgium 59-64
Switzerland: Grobet 19, Cavin 13, Studer 7, Bozovic 7
Belgium: Mayombo 17, Biebuyck 12, Hayse 8

Germany – Greece 41-48
Germany: Greinacher 13, Schmidt 7, Schaake 5, Kohlmann 5, Hebecker 5
Greece: Spanou 25 (15 reb), Slouka 7, Fouraki 6, Chatzigiakoumi 6

Standings: Greece 4-0, Hungary 3-0, Germany 2-1, Czech Republic 2-1, Belgium 2-2, Romania 2-2, Israel 1-3, Switzerland 0-3, Bulgaria 0-4