Türkiye Reaches EuroBasket 2025 Quarterfinals

2025-09-08 05:04:00

(MENAFN) Türkiye advanced to the quarterfinals of the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 after overcoming Sweden 85-79 in the Round of 16 on Saturday.

The Turkish national squad is set to face the victor of the Poland versus Bosnia and Herzegovina clash in the quarterfinals, scheduled for Sept. 9.

Sweden surprised Türkiye early, making nine of their initial 10 attempts and maintaining dominance throughout the first half, holding a 42-37 lead at halftime.

Head coach Ergin Ataman’s halftime adjustments ignited a 14-0 streak, transforming a seven-point deficit into a lead.

Türkiye extended their advantage to 11 points late in the third quarter, but Sweden fought back behind Ludvig Hakanson and Simon Birgander, leveling the score twice in the final period.

In the closing moments of the game, Alperen Sengun stepped up, scoring six consecutive points, including a powerful dunk, to secure the victory.

Sengun finished with 24 points and 16 rebounds, while Cedi Osman contributed 17 points, and Ercan Osmani added 14 points and nine rebounds.

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