Maksimovic Masterclass as Serbia Dominates Croatia
Nada Maksimovic delivered a dominant performance, racking up 14 points and 16 rebounds to propel Serbia to a resounding 73-47 victory over Croatia at the FIBA U16 Women's EuroBasket.
In the European youth talent showcase, Serbia seized control early, establishing a commanding 14-point lead in the first quarter and never looking back.
The Serbians built a 25-point cushion by halftime (46-21), fueled by a scorching 49% field goal percentage compared to Croatia's 26%. Despite both teams struggling with turnovers, Serbia capitalized, extending their lead to 39 points entering the final period (66-27). Croatia, despite 12 points and 8 rebounds from Feryel Grosko and 15 points from Marta Sucic, couldn't find consistent offense, with Nika Koprivica contributing 6 points and 6 rebounds off the bench. Serbia, also benefiting from Ana Gavrilov's 17 points and 8 assists and 10 points from Mina Paunovic, sealed their dominance, showcasing their strength in the tournament.
This emphatic win sends a clear statement from Serbia, asserting their championship aspirations.