GB U20 Women Go Down to Lithuania - Hoopsfix.com

GB U20 Women Go Down to Lithuania

There was no joy once again for Great Britain at the U20 European Championship Women Division B after they suffered a 56-49 loss to Lithuania.

Having played some impressive and stifling defence in the first quarter which restricted Lithuania to just six points, their opponents jumped into the box-seat during the second period.

Buoyed by powerhouse centre Daugile Sarauskaite, who had a double-double by half-time and eventually finished with 22 points and 13 rebounds, Lithuania boasted a real game winner.

Extending their lead at the midway point of the game, Lithuania steadily built up a double-digit advantage entering the last ten minutes of the encounter.

GB showed plenty of resolve to rally after going as many as 14 points behind, but they couldn’t reel Lithuania back in after cutting the arrears in half.

For the second game in a row, Evelyn Adebayo was the most productive player for GB with 15 points to go with her seven rebounds.

Meanwhile Robyn Lewis of Leicester Riders posted an all-action contribution of 10 points, five rebounds, four steals and four assists.

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GB have two more opportunities to record a victory, although next up are gold medal and promotion favourites Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday at 10.30 (UK time).

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