Excitement peaked at the FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket 2024, Division B as four nations secured spots in the Semi-Finals. Belgium extended their unbeaten streak to six wins with a thrilling 70-62 victory over Netherlands in a highly anticipated derby. Nastja Claessens showcased her experience with 20 points and 14 rebounds, complemented by Sam Daelemans' 21 points and 8 boards, highlighting Belgium's dominance.
Despite the loss, Netherlands advanced to the Semi-Finals, maintaining hopes of promotion. Belgium's next challenge will be against Iceland, who secured their place after a convincing 88-45 win over Ireland. Eva Eliasdottir and Agnes Svansdottir starred with impressive performances, setting up an intriguing clash for the Semi-Finals.
In the other Semi-Final, Czechia, also undefeated, will face Netherlands. Czechia solidified their contender status with a commanding 87-52 victory over Ukraine, led by Aneta Kytlicova's 16 points. With both Czechia and Belgium unbeaten, the competition for the championship title intensifies as teams vie for promotion to Division A.
The stakes are high, with promotion to Division A at stake for the finalists. However, the possibility of a third promotion spot hinges on Portugal, next year's Division A hosts, avoiding a bottom-three finish in this year's tournament, which could impact the overall promotion outcomes.
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