Dzepina Masterclass Seals Serbian Victory
Nikola Dzepina delivered a dominant performance, tallying 21 points and 13 rebounds to lead Serbia to an 84-67 victory over Poland at Arena Stožice II.
In this FIBA U20 EuroBasket encounter, Serbia established a slim six-point lead by halftime, holding a 44-38 advantage, which they extended to nine points (63-54) entering the final quarter.
While Poland's bench provided significant offensive output with 38 points compared to Serbia's 20, the Serbian side ultimately sealed their win with a decisive fourth-quarter push, outscoring Poland 21-13 to establish the final margin.
Majewski, who posted a double-double, spearheaded Serbia's charge, with Andrej Lucic adding 18 points. Aleksa Stanojevic also chipped in 12 points off the bench. Serbia controlled the glass, outrebounding Poland 40-28 and forcing 11 steals, despite converting just 13% of their three-point attempts (2-of-16).
This victory serves as a significant statement for Serbia in the tournament, showcasing their ability to secure a win even when their long-range shooting falters.