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Israel's U18 Girls Basketball Team Opens Euro B Championship with Win Over Switzerland
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First reported by Mako · Jul 30, 2026
What happened
Israel's U18 girls basketball team defeated Switzerland 71-66 in their opening game of the European Championship Division B, led by Maayan Gorin's 19 points. Israel overcame an early deficit and will next face Norway, aiming to reach the quarterfinals.
- 01Israel's U18 girls basketball team beat Switzerland 71-66 in the Euro B Championship opener.
- 02Maayan Gorin led Israel with 19 points, supported by Maya Zilbershlag's 17 points.
- 03Switzerland led early 18-11, but Israel took control by halftime at 37-32.
- 04Key three-pointers from Zilbershlag and Gorin secured Israel's win in the final minutes.
- 05Israel faces Norway next, with two of five teams advancing to the quarterfinals.
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