Israel's Women's U20 Basketball Team Reaches European Championship Semifinals for First Time
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israel's women's U20 basketball team made history by rallying from a double-digit deficit to beat Poland 80-79 and reach the European Championship semifinals for the first time. Star player Gal Raviv scored 37 points, leading the team to this milestone victory. Israel will next face the winner of Belgium versus Croatia in the semifinals.
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- Israel's women's U20 basketball team reaches European Championship semifinals for the first time.
- The team overcame a double-digit deficit to beat Poland 80-79 on Friday.
- Gal Raviv led with 37 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in the win.
- Poland dominated early, but Israel rallied with an eight-point run in the final quarter.
- Israel will face the winner of Belgium vs. Croatia in the semifinals.
- Last year, Israel surprised Europe by defeating France in the tournament.
Israel's women's under-20 basketball team made history by overcoming a double-digit deficit to defeat Poland 80-79 and advance to the European Championship semifinals for the first time ever. The breakthrough victory occurred on Friday, marking a milestone as the team had never before reached this stage in the tournament.
From the start, the game showcased the team's star player, Gal Raviv, who leads the current championship in points, assists, steals, and overall efficiency. Raviv scored 15 points and five three-pointers in the first quarter alone. Despite Poland's dominance in the paint and their double-digit lead in the second quarter, Israel rallied back with an eight-point run early in the final quarter to tie the game.
Raviv's outstanding performance, finishing with 37 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, was pivotal in securing the dramatic win. Following last year's surprising victory over France, Israel's U20 women's team has now firmly established itself as a serious contender in European basketball. In the semifinals, Israel will face the winner of the Belgium-Croatia match.
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