On Thursday evening, Luxembourg hosted Montenegro for the third game of the 2025 FIBA Eurobasket qualifiers. The FLBB team was able to grab a sensational 71:49 victory and improves to 3:0 in this qualification.
starting 5: Simon, Meynadier, Cahill, Irthum, Ehis Etute
Luxemboug had a fantastic start into the game. Amanda Cahill made plenty of shots including from outside the arc, Ehis Etute was present under the baskets and Anne Simon could not be stopped on her dives, the FLBB team led 46:28 at the break.
The FLBB squad did not allow Montenegro to get back into the game. Luxembourg won the game 71:49 in the end. Amanda Cahill was impressive, she scored 32 points, Anne Simon added 19 points and Ehis Etute added a double double (10 points, 12 rebounds).
game stats –> game stats Luxembourg – Montenegro
Meanwhile, Switzerland won the other game in group H 81:62 on the road in Bosnia. Luxembourg now leads group H with 3 wins in 3 games, the team of coach Mariusz Dziurdzia has a realistic chance to qualify for the European Championship 2025 with 3 games remaining in this qualification.
On Sunday, the national team needs YOUR support at the Arena of the Coque against Switzerland (17:00).
Previous results and upcoming games:
Switzerland – Luxembourg 48:56
Luxembourg – Bosnia 77:64
Luxembourg – Montenegro 71:49
On Sunday 17:00 Luxembourg – Switzerland
February 6th 2025: Bosnia – Luxembourg
February 9th 2025: Montenegro – Luxembourg
Standings in group H
1. Luxembourg (3 games / 6 points)
2. Montenego (3 / 5)
3. Switzerland (3 / 4)
4. Bosnia (3 / 4)
Picture: Ant Deister
