Israel Dominates Italy in U16 EuroBasket Blowout
Michal Abudram poured in 16 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, spearheading Israel's commanding 68-37 victory over Italy at the FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket. Israel seized control in the second quarter, unleashing an 18-point swing with a 20-2 run to build a 25-point halftime lead (36-11). The dominance continued as they entered the final period ahead by 34 points, showcasing a suffocating defensive effort that limited Italy to a mere 27% shooting from the field (15/55). While Italy's Cloe Perini and Ginevra Pini each contributed 6 points, they were overwhelmed by Israel's depth, which saw its bench outscore Italy's 23-18. Israel's superior ball movement, evidenced by 20 assists to Italy's 5, and a 36-34 rebounding advantage, proved too much for the Azzurre, who committed 26 turnovers. This emphatic win sends a clear message from Israel in the tournament.