Serbia Dominates Czechia at U16 EuroBasket
Serbia asserted their dominance at the Arena Antonio Alexe, overwhelming Czechia 95-63 in FIBA U16 EuroBasket action. The Serbs established control by halftime, leading 43-30, before unleashing a decisive 30-12 run in the third quarter that extended their advantage significantly. They entered the final period with a commanding 73-42 lead and never looked back, ultimately winning by 32 points. Serbia's superior ball movement was evident, tallying 23 assists to Czechia's 9, and they outrebounded their opponents 43-30. Despite Jakub Ptacek's 15 points off the bench for Czechia, Serbia's bench depth, contributing 52 points to Czechia's 42, proved crucial. Filip Mrden led the Serbian charge with 15 points and three assists, supported by Lazar Birisic's 9 points and 5 rebounds, while Tarik Muratovic chipped in 13 points and two steals. This emphatic victory sends a strong message about Serbia's tournament aspirations.