Israel U18 Girls Basketball Team Dominates Norway 84-25 in European Championship

The Israeli under-18 girls basketball team secured a commanding 84-25 victory over Norway on Saturday, maintaining an undefeated record in the Division B European Championship. Coached by Roee Eisenberg, the Israeli squad showcased exceptional defensive skills, limiting Norway to just 17 points in the first half and only 8 in the second. Their strong defense combined with impressive three-point shooting, hitting 11 triples at a 47.8% success rate, helped Israel lead by 34 points at halftime (51-17).

The second half saw Israel continue to extend their lead in a one-sided match. Key contributors included Maayan Gorin, who scored 18 points, and Tamar Carmi with 17 points. Other notable performances came from Maya Zilbershlag, who added 8 points along with 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Israel is set to face Bulgaria next in their third game of Group B, with two teams from the group advancing to the quarterfinals.

The victory highlights Israel's strong position in the tournament as they aim to progress further. The team’s balanced scoring and defensive prowess were critical to their overwhelming win against Norway.