Sulcs Stars as Latvia Dominates Romania
Rolands Sulcs ignited Latvia's offence with a 27-point performance, steering them to a dominant 94-60 win over Romania at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket. Latvia established control early, building an 18-point lead by halftime (49-31) on the back of efficient shooting, ultimately finishing 50% from the field. Romania, despite Mihnea Vlaicu dishing out 7 assists and Luca Illes adding 14 points, struggled offensively, hitting just 2 of 18 three-point attempts. Latvia's advantage only grew after the break, as they entered the final quarter ahead by 21 points (67-46). The Latvian bench also proved crucial, contributing 38 points to Romania's 29. The final period saw Latvia extend their lead further, outscoring Romania 27-14 to seal a resounding victory. This commanding performance serves as a significant statement early in the tournament.