Latvia U20 women's basketball team loses in round of 16 after perfect group stage
Latvia's U20 women's basketball team, which won all three group stage games, fell to Croatia 84-97 in the first knockout match; Croatia had lost all three group games.
The Latvian U20 women's basketball team had a flawless group stage at the European Championship in Lithuania, securing three victories in three games. However, in the round of 16, they faced an unexpected challenge from Croatia, last year's bronze medalists, who had suffered three losses in the group stage this year.
In the match, Latvia could not contain their opponents' offense and lost 84-97. Despite their poor group stage performance, Croatia showed character in the knockout game and capitalized on their opportunities. Latvia's tournament ends at this stage, while Croatia advances in the competition.
