Evelīna Sirsniņa Scores 12 Points in Latvian U17 Basketball Team's Loss to Slovenia

On Saturday, June 20, the Latvian U17 women's basketball team suffered a 70:54 defeat in a friendly game against Slovenia, which holds the title of European vice-champion. The Latvian squad was missing starters Šarlote Skrebele and Adele Priedīte, while Laura Ķikuste made her first appearance. Elīza Omula was included in the roster but did not see playing time.

The home team effectively neutralized Latvia's offense, particularly in the paint. Throughout the game, only Evelīna Sirsniņa managed to score consistently near the basket, finishing with 12 points. Among other players, Laura Ķikuste was the only one to score more than once, contributing 6 points. Other scorers: Patrīcija Tikmere (5), Melānija Lagunoviča (3), Darina Ivanova (2), Marta Arsentjeva (2), and Jeļizaveta Naidjonova (1, plus five steals). Enija Brokāne, Monta Čulkstēna, Kerlīna Balode, and Madara Šakalova did not score.

Following this match, the Latvian U17 team continues its preparation for the FIBA U17 Women's Basketball World Cup in Czech Republic. Upcoming friendlies are scheduled for June 19-20 in Slovenia and July 3-5 on the Spanish island of La Palma, where they will face Spain, Canada, and Ivory Coast.

The World Cup will feature six European teams: Latvia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Germany, and host Czech Republic. The Americas will be represented by USA, Canada, Colombia, and Mexico; Africa by Egypt and Ivory Coast; and Asia by Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and China. Latvia has been drawn into Group A alongside the USA, Australia, and Ivory Coast. Their first game will be against Australia, followed by Ivory Coast and then the USA.