Israel's U20 Women's Basketball Team Faces Belgium in Euro Semifinal After Historic Win
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's U20 women's basketball team reached the European Championship semifinals after a narrow win over Poland, led by standout player Gal Raviv. They now face Belgium in Lithuania, aiming for a medal.
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- Israel's U20 women's basketball team reached the European Championship semifinals for the first time.
- Israel defeated Poland 80-79 and holds a 4-1 record in the tournament.
- The semifinal match against Belgium takes place in Lithuania.
- Gal Raviv leads Israel, averaging 31 points, 6.6 assists, and 3.8 steals per game.
- Raviv tops scoring and efficiency charts by a wide margin in the tournament.
- Israel aims to secure a podium finish in the European Championship.
The Israeli U20 women's basketball team made history by reaching the semifinals of the European Championship for the first time. After a dramatic 80-79 victory over Poland, Israel holds a 4-1 record in the tournament and now faces a strong Belgian team in Lithuania, aiming to secure a podium finish.
Leading the team is 19-year-old guard Gal Raviv, who has been instrumental in Israel's success and is dominating the tournament statistically. Raviv tops the scoring charts with an average of 31 points per game, nine points ahead of the second-highest scorer. She also leads in efficiency with 33 points per game, ranks first in assists with 6.6 per game, and is second in steals with 3.8 per game.
The upcoming match against Belgium represents a critical opportunity for Israel to solidify its place among Europe's elite in women's basketball and potentially win a medal, marking a significant milestone for Israeli women's sports.
