Israel's U16 Girls Basketball Team Beats Romania 70-51 at European Championship
Israel's under-16 girls basketball team secured a strong 70-51 victory over Romania on August 21, 2026, in the European Championship, ensuring they will compete for 13th place. Despite having been relegated to Division B, the Israeli team delivered an impressive performance, led by Michal Abudraham who scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, achieving a double-double.
The game began with Israel taking an early lead through a 1-8 run, finishing the first quarter ahead 18-8. Romania narrowed the gap to six points early in the second quarter, prompting an Israeli timeout. Following this, Abudraham scored eight consecutive points, helping Israel extend their lead to 37-23 by halftime. Israel continued to dominate in the second half, with a 2-9 run early in the third quarter pushing the lead to 46-25.
Romania attempted a comeback, reducing the deficit to 11 points by the end of the third quarter at 51-40. However, Israel responded strongly in the final quarter, with Rona Tzalal and Mika Sharaf increasing the lead. Three-pointers by Tzalal and Abudraham sealed the win for Israel. Other notable contributors included Rona Tzalal with 17 points, Ela Maoz Berda with 8, and Adi Levi and Linda Leifer with 6 points each.
This victory marks a significant achievement for the Israeli cadet team as they continue their campaign in the European Championship, aiming to finish in 13th place overall.
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