EuroBasket U18 féminin : les Bleuettes en quarts de finale
Having remained undefeated during the preliminary round, the French U18 women's basketball team, known as the Bleuettes, faced Sweden in the Round of 16 of the European Championship. While entering knockout stages is never easy, especially against the host nation, France managed to control their opponent convincingly, securing a 71-50 victory on Wednesday evening.
Vincent Bourdeau's squad gradually pulled away throughout the match, limiting the Swedes to a mere 32% shooting accuracy and forcing them into an astonishing 32 turnovers. This impressive defensive effort was further highlighted by 16 steals, with Thelma Leray contributing 4 (along with 3 points and 6 assists), along with 19 offensive rebounds and 21 assists for the French team.
Offensively, the entire team shared the scoring responsibilities, but Astrid Courbot was the most consistent performer, netting 19 points on an efficient 6-of-9 shooting from the field, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 5-of-6 from the free-throw line.
In the quarterfinals, the French team will face the winner of the Slovenia vs. Latvia match this Thursday at 6 PM.
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