Our U16 boys played the fourth group game of the European Championship (Division B) on Monday. The FLBB squad was able to grab its first victory by beating Iceland 87:80.
A balanced team effort with multiple players scoring the basketball allowed Luxembourg to stay in the game and create a lead in the final minutes of the game.
Six players scored 8 or more points, Theo McLeod led Luxembourg with 19 points while Max Jungers added a double double (13 points, 12 rebounds).
The final group game will be played on Tuesday at 11:00 against Montenegro.
Coaching staff: „The team celebrated a well earned victory over Iceland. After a strong start to the game they maintained the momentum. There were several players who provided good energy from the bench giving the team positive momentum. »
game stats –> game stats Iceland – Luxembourg
Results and program (group B)
Luxembourg – Czechia 55:72
Luxembourg – Cyprus 40:61
Luxembourg – Netherlands 41:79
Luxembourg – Iceland 87:80
Tuesday: 11:00 Luxembourg – Montenegro