Ukraine’s U-20 Women’s Basketball Team Dominates Romania at the European Championship

Ukraine’s U-20 Women’s Team Triumphs Over Romania

According to Главком: Ukraine’s U-20 women’s basketball squad claimed their second victory in the tournament by overpowering Romania at the European Championship U-20. The match, part of the competition for 9th to 14th place, ended with a decisive 81:57 scoreline in favor of the Ukrainian side.

Quarter-by-quarter scores were as follows: 21:23, 22:9, 18:11, and 20:14. The standout period was the second quarter, where Ukraine surged ahead with a 22:9 run. By halftime, the Ukrainian team held an 11-point advantage. Throughout the game, Ukraine excelled in three-point shooting, hitting 41% of their attempts (11 out of 27). They also dominated on offensive rebounds, grabbing 25 compared to Romania’s 19, and dished out 30 assists against Romania’s 17.

Serafyma Tykha delivered an exceptional performance, scoring 20 points, recording 10 assists, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals, with an efficiency rating of 25. Elina Syniakova also shone brightly, tallying 29 points and 12 rebounds, matching the same efficiency rating of 25. Ukraine’s U-20 team will face Albania next on July 11.

Second Stage Schedule for European World Cup Qualifiers

In other news, FIBA has released the schedule for the second stage of the European qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup. Ukraine enters this phase with a record of 4 wins and 2 losses. Three teams from Group I will advance to the global tournament, with the group also featuring Spain, Montenegro, Portugal, Greece, and Georgia.

The current standings in Group I are as follows:

• Spain – 5 wins, 1 loss
• Ukraine – 4 wins, 2 losses
• Montenegro – 4 wins, 2 losses
• Portugal – 3 wins, 3 losses
• Greece – 3 wins, 3 losses
• Georgia – 3 wins, 3 losses

According to the Group I match calendar, the next games are scheduled for August 28, 2026, and will run through March 1, 2027.

This victory over Romania highlights the positive trajectory of Ukraine’s U-20 women’s basketball team on the European stage. It not only boosts team morale but also strengthens their prospects for a strong showing in the tournament’s later stages. The upcoming clash with Albania will be a key step in their push for top standings.

As Ukraine's U-20 women's basketball team continues to impress at the European Championship, fans will be eager to see how they prepare for their upcoming matches. In particular, their Euro 2026 journey is set to kick off in Bulgaria, where they will face tough competition. For a closer look at what to expect from this exciting campaign, check out how the team is gearing up for the challenges ahead in our detailed coverage of their Euro 2026 opener.