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CLAIM NOWSlovenia Women Aim for Dominant Start against Lithuania Women
Tournament: Fiba's Women Euro Basket | Venue: Bologna, PalaDozza, Italy | Tip Off: 21:00:00
Live Streaming: Fiba Eurobasket Women's Website
Slovenia Women to Win!
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Slovenia has qualified for the FIBA Women's EuroBasket after topping Group B with 11 points, securing five wins and suffering their only loss to Hungary with a score of 51-70. The Slovenian side is considered a favorite to advance from Group B, alongside Serbia.
Jessica Shepard was the primary force behind Slovenia's dominant run in the qualifiers. She averaged 21.3 points, 14.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. Shepard also boasted the highest efficiency rating among her teammates, with a mark of 30.
Shooting guard Teja Oblak was another pivotal player, contributing 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5 assists, and an impressive 2.5 steals per game. She is crucial on both ends of the court, orchestrating the offense from the backcourt and serving as a secondary ball-handler.
In their last six matches, Slovenia's offense averaged 79.5 points per game, while their defense allowed 62 points per game. They ranked second in two-point field goals made and eleventh overall in efficiency. On average, they attempted 37 two-point shots, making 23, and shot with 50% efficiency from beyond the arc, converting 10 of their 20 three-point attempts.
Lithuania secured their spot in the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 after a narrow 72-69 victory over Poland in the Qualifiers, finishing second in Group C with a 4-2 record.
Juste Jocyte was the offensive catalyst for Lithuania, averaging 17 points per game, along with 3.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists. She also contributed 1.3 steals per contest. Jocyte displayed a versatile scoring touch, shooting 39.6% from the field and an impressive 42.9% from three-point range. Her ability to draw fouls was evident, as she converted 87.5% of her free throws.
Small forward Laura Juskaite emerged as the team's second-leading scorer, averaging 12.8 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, with 4.3 of those coming on the defensive end. Her defensive presence was equally significant, as she averaged 2.2 steals and 0.5 blocks per game, making her a key player on that side of the ball.
In their last six qualifying matches, Lithuania's offense averaged 82 points per game, while their defense conceded 65 points per game. Many of their games against top-tier opponents came down to the wire. They showcased strong offensive efficiency, ranking third overall, by shooting 60% from two-point range and converting 8 of 20 (40%) attempts from beyond the arc.
Position | Player Name |
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PG | Teja Oblak |
SG | Zala Friskovec |
SF | Jessica Shepard |
PF | Mojca Jelenc |
C | Eva Lisec |
Position | Player Name |
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PG | Dalia Donskichyte |
SG | Laura Jaskaite |
SF | Juste Joycte |
PF | Gerda Raulusaityte |
C | Egle Sventoraite |
Slovenia Women are set to face Lithuania in their opening match of Group B at the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025. The game will be held on Wednesday, June 18th, at PalaDozza in Bologna, Italy, with a scheduled start time of 9:00 PM IST.
Slovenia had a smoother path to the tournament, topping their qualifying group. In contrast, Lithuania faced a more challenging qualifying campaign but demonstrated their ability to perform under pressure by securing crucial victories to advance to the main event.
Historically, Slovenia has held the upper hand in EuroBasket matchups against Lithuania, winning three of their last four encounters. In these games, Slovenia has averaged 66 points per game, while Lithuania has averaged 62.75 points per game.
Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
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Jessica Shepard | 21.3 | 14.3 | 3.3 | 0.8/0 |
Teja Oblak | 16.5 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 2.5/0 |
Juste Joycte | 17.0 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 1.3/0 |
Slovenia Women, with their dominant offense led by Jessica Sheppard and Teja Oblak, are strong favorites. Their powerful qualifying run and winning record against Lithuania, who had a tougher road, shows Slovenia's superior form and firepower will secure a victory in this EuroBasket opener.
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