Poland Dominates Bulgaria
Poland asserted its authority over Bulgaria with a decisive 80-52 victory at the FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket. The Polish squad built an eight-point lead by halftime (36-28) and then delivered a knockout blow in the fourth quarter, outscoring Bulgaria 24-9 to seal a commanding 28-point win. A significant factor in their triumph was the prolific scoring from the bench, which contributed 44 points compared to Bulgaria's 18.
Despite shooting 38% (29/76) from the field, Poland capitalized on Bulgaria's 19 turnovers, forcing 16 steals themselves. Reserve Milena Nowak led the Polish charge with 12 points and 6 rebounds, spearheading the bench's impact. Stefania Onuorah secured a double-double with 13 rebounds and 11 points, complemented by Dominika Laniewska's 8 points and 8 rebounds, highlighting Poland's depth. For Bulgaria, Viktoria Zelkova was the top scorer with 12 points, though Anelia Yordanova dished out 6 assists.
This commanding performance sends a clear statement of intent from Poland in the tournament.