Israel Women's Basketball Team Suffers EuroBasket Qualifier Loss to Poland
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Israeli women's national basketball team lost their opening EuroBasket qualifier match against Poland in Riga, with a final score of 75-64. Despite holding a lead, Israel collapsed in the fourth quarter, allowing Poland to pull away. Alissa Baron scored 19 points for Israel, but the team struggled offensively in the crucial final period. Israel faces upcoming games against Turkey and Montenegro as they continue their qualification campaign.
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- Israel's women's basketball team lost 75-64 to Poland in a EuroBasket qualifier.
- The team held a double-digit lead but was outscored 26-9 in the final quarter.
- Alissa Baron was Israel's top scorer with 19 points.
- Claudia Vonorowska led Poland with 21 points.
- Israel faces upcoming qualifiers against Turkey and Montenegro.
The Israeli women's national basketball team began the final stage of EuroBasket qualifiers with a disappointing 75-64 loss to Poland in Riga. Despite holding a double-digit lead earlier in the game, Israel faltered in the final quarter, allowing Poland to secure a significant victory.
Alissa Baron led the Israeli team with 19 points, playing a crucial role despite starting the season as a free agent after an injury last season. The team also saw the return of players like Romi Levi from Crvena Zvezda Belgrade and Jordan Garzon from Zaragoza, who contributed with key plays, including a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Garzon that tied the game at 34-34 by halftime.
Israel showed promise in the third quarter, building a 10-point lead with strong defense and scoring from Baron, Avi Mayer, and Shirel Tirosh. However, Poland, led by Claudia Vonorowska's 21 points, fought back and dominated the fourth quarter with a 26-9 run, leaving Israel struggling offensively. Daniel Raber contributed significantly with 15 rebounds but the team's overall offensive struggles were evident.
The loss puts pressure on the Israeli team, coached by Shira Elion, as they face two more crucial upcoming games. They are scheduled to host Turkey on Saturday and then travel to Montenegro on Tuesday. Only the top two teams from the group will qualify for the European Championship later this summer, with the next qualifying window set for February.
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