European U20 Championship Division A Relegation Round – Italy stays in Division A

Italy has clinched the final place in Division A, which means that Latvia will join Portugal and Great Britain next summer in Division B.

Italy needed more than 3 quarters to break the resistance of the Brits and ensure themselves a place in Division A in 2013. Francesca Dotto led Italy with 23 points.

Latvia having already been relegated, defeated Portugal in a meaningless game. Krista Bridina led Latvia with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Daniela Domingues had 16 points for Portugal.

Italy – Great Britain 69-58
Italy: F.Dotto 23, C.Dotto 16, Salvini 15, Maffenini 11
Great Britain: Hurd 17 (12 reb), McGarrachan 14 (13 reb), Hamilton 7, Hynes 7, Green 7

Latvia – Portugal 53-51
Latvia: Bridina 14, Rozenberga 13, Langina 7
Portugal: Domingues 16, Soeiro 10, Ferreria 8

Standings: Italy 5-0, Latvia 3-2, Portugal 2-3, Great Britain 0-5