Petrus Leads Latvia Past Iceland in Tight FIBA U20 Encounter
Estere Petrus delivered a standout 26-point performance, steering Latvia to a hard-fought 85-80 victory over Iceland at the FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket. Latvia held a slender 41-38 lead at halftime, but the momentum shifted significantly in a third quarter where Iceland chipped away at the deficit. However, Latvia's potent bench attack, which contributed a massive 49 points, helped them re-establish control, entering the final period with a commanding 65-55 advantage. Despite Hulda Agnarsdottir's 22 points for Iceland and a further 15 from reserve Berglind Hlynsdottir, Latvia managed to hold on. The Latvian offense found its rhythm from deep, hitting 12 of 25 three-pointers (48%), a stark contrast to Iceland's 33% overall field goal accuracy (23/69). This crucial win serves as a significant statement for Latvia, demonstrating their resilience and ability to close out close contests in the tournament.