Da Silva Costa Dominates in Sweden's Victory
Lourdes Da Silva Costa delivered a commanding performance, notching 14 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists to steer Sweden to a decisive 73-47 victory over Slovenia at the Alytus Arena.
In this FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket clash, Sweden established control early, holding a 16-point lead at halftime (32-16) and maintaining that comfortable cushion entering the final quarter (52-36).
The Swedes built their most significant advantage in the second quarter, outscoring Slovenia 17-7 to create a commanding lead. Their statistical superiority was evident, outrebounding Slovenia 45-27 and shooting an efficient 49% from the field. Despite Slovenia's nine steals, their struggles from the free-throw line (3/4) and beyond the arc (21%) hampered their scoring efforts. Sweden's bench also provided a crucial 19 points compared to Slovenia's 12. Shiloh Kalenga chipped in with 13 points and 9 rebounds, while Ebba Jagre added 15 points and 6 rebounds, showcasing Sweden's offensive depth. For Slovenia, Tjasa Turnsek was the top scorer with 15 points and 7 rebounds. This win serves as a strong statement for Sweden in the tournament.