The Bulgarian boys' U16 basketball team lost 74-84 to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their third match of the Division B European Championship.
Key facts
- •The final score of the match was 74-84 in favor of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- •Bulgaria led 66-63 in the fourth quarter before a nine-point run by the opposition.
- •Boris Tsokov was Bulgaria's top scorer with 19 points.
- •Mak Omerovic led Bosnia and Herzegovina with 35 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
- •Bulgaria's next opponent in the tournament is Sweden.
The Bulgarian national U16 basketball team recorded its first defeat at the Division B European Championship, currently held in Skopje and Gevgelija. In their third tournament match, the Bulgarians fell to Bosnia and Herzegovina with a final score of 74-84.
By the numbers
Match Summary and Key Performances
The game remained competitive through the early stages of the fourth quarter, with Bulgaria holding a 66-63 lead. Bosnia and Herzegovina then went on a nine-point unanswered run to shift the momentum, eventually securing the win. Boris Tsokov led Bulgaria with 19 points, while Marin Yoshovski contributed 15 points. For the opposing side, Mak Omerovic recorded 35 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Tournament Standings
After three rounds of play, Finland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, and Sweden share identical records of two wins and one loss. Norway follows with one win and two losses, while Luxembourg remains at the bottom of the group with three defeats. Bulgaria is scheduled to face Sweden in its next match on Monday.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
