Cissé's Dominance Lifts France Over Israel
Sarah Cissé delivered a dominant performance, finishing with 15 points and a massive 23 rebounds, to propel France to a 79-66 victory over Israel at the FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket.
France established an early lead, building a 12-point advantage in the first quarter, and maintained a comfortable 44-31 lead at halftime. Despite Israel's efforts to close the gap, the French side managed their advantage, entering the fourth quarter with a commanding 68-49 lead.
While Gal Raviv poured in 29 points for Israel, France found crucial support from its bench, which outscored Israel's reserves 28-3. Stella Colas chipped in 13 points and 6 assists, and Tea Cleante added 19 points off the bench, helping to seal the French win. Cissé's rebounding prowess, highlighted by her 23 boards, was instrumental, enabling France to control the game's tempo and secure this significant tournament victory.