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Latvia crushed by Spain at U-20 EC

BC, Riga, 20.07.2017.Print version

On Wednesday, a severely weakened Latvian U-20 men's basketball team lost to Spain 52:96 in the opening knockout stage at this year's European U-20 Men's Basketball Championships, informs LETA.


The highest scorer for Latvia, which is missing about nine of its top players for various reasons, was Roberts Blumbergs with 12 points.


Latvia has yet to win a game at this tournament.


Latvia will now play for 9th to 16th place in the tournament. The team's placed 14th to 16th will be relegated from the top division.


Latvia will open the quarterfinal match for 9th to 16th place today against Turkey. The winner would secure itself a place in the top division next year, while the loser will continue to play for 13th to 16th place.





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