Israel's U18 Girls Basketball Team Crushes Norway by 59 Points in European Championship

Israel's under-18 girls basketball team continued their strong start at the European Championship Division B with a dominant 84-25 victory over Norway on Saturday. Coached by Roy Eisenberg, the Israeli squad showcased complete control throughout the match, securing their second consecutive win and improving to a perfect 2-0 record in Group B.

The Israeli team established a commanding lead early, particularly through exceptional defense and sharp three-point shooting. They limited Norway to just 17 points in the first half while sinking 11 three-pointers at a 47.8% success rate, leading 51-17 at halftime. Maintaining relentless pressure after the break, Israel steadily extended their advantage to finish with a decisive 59-point margin.

Key contributors included Maayan Gorin, who scored 18 points on 7-of-12 shooting, Tamar Carmi with 17 points and 7 rebounds, and Maya Zilbershlag who added 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. Other notable scorers were Savion Kamer and Mika Yanai with 7 points each, and Maayan Aviram with 6 points. The team’s defensive intensity was evident as Norway managed only 7 points in the third quarter and a single point in the final quarter.

Israel’s U18 girls now look ahead to their next fixtures with confidence, aiming to continue their unbeaten run in the tournament.