Zilbershlag, Raviv Power Israel Past Hungary
Maya Zilbershlag erupted for 28 points and 10 rebounds, steering Israel to a commanding 96-79 victory over Hungary at the FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket.
Contested at Gargzdai Arena, Israel seized control early, establishing a nine-point lead by the end of the first quarter. They extended their advantage to 52-36 by halftime and maintained a substantial 78-61 lead entering the final period, fending off Hungarian rallies.
Despite Hungary's bench outscoring Israel's 26-8, the Israeli offense proved too potent, shooting a sharp 48% from the field (30/63) and a blistering 39% from three-point range (11/28). Gal Raviv complemented Zilbershlag's scoring with 24 points and 8 assists, while Ayala Oren chipped in 11 points and 5 assists. Israel's superior ball movement yielded 19 assists against just 10 turnovers, a stark contrast to Hungary's 18.
This dominant performance serves as a significant statement for Israel's tournament aspirations, building considerable momentum.