Israel's U16 Girls Basketball Team Dominates Italy 68-37 in European Championship Opener
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israel's U16 girls basketball team opened the European Championship with a decisive 68-37 win over Italy, highlighted by a dominant second quarter and strong individual performances. They will face Latvia next in their second group match.
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- Israel's U16 girls basketball team defeated Italy 68-37 in their European Championship opener.
- The second quarter was pivotal, with Israel outscoring Italy 20-2 to build a large halftime lead.
- Michal Abudraham led Israel with 16 points and 9 rebounds.
- Ela Maoz Berda contributed 6 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, showing all-around impact.
- Israel will play Latvia next on Saturday at 13:00, aiming to maintain their strong performance.
Israel's under-16 girls basketball team started the European Championship with a commanding 68-37 victory over Italy on Friday. The game, part of Group B, saw Israel deliver an outstanding defensive performance, particularly in the second quarter where they limited Italy to just two points while scoring 20 themselves. This dominant quarter helped Israel build a 36-11 halftime lead, which they maintained and extended throughout the second half. At one point in the final quarter, Israel led by as many as 35 points.
Key contributors included Michal Abudraham, who led the team with 16 points and 9 rebounds, Linda Lifer with 11 points, and Tehal Dogan adding 10 points. Ela Maoz Berda also had a strong all-around game with 6 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Neta Shenkar contributed 6 points and 5 steals. The Israeli team is set to face Latvia in their second match on Saturday at 13:00, aiming to continue their impressive form.
This victory marks a strong start for Israel in the tournament, showcasing their defensive strength and teamwork under coach Daniela Reuven.
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