Andorra U18 Men Beat Armenia 89-81 for First Win in FIBA Europe Div C
Andorra's young squad rallied from an early deficit, dominating the second half to secure victory in their second group game of the championship.
Key Points
- Andorra overcame 11-point deficit to win 89-81 in Shkoder, Albania.
- Izan Fernández led with 22 points, 16 rebounds, 9 assists, 26 valuation.
- Biel Gallego scored 16 points; Òscar Domínguez added 12 points, 7 rebounds.
- Follows loss to Kosovo; next vs. Gibraltar in first phase.
Andorra's U18 men's basketball team claimed their first victory in the FIBA U18 European Championship Division C, defeating Armenia 89-81 in Shkoder, Albania.
Coach Chus Aranda's players recovered from a shaky start, where Armenia surged ahead with an 11-point lead after the first quarter (34-23). Michael Nicholas Nshanian proved a major threat for the opponents, finishing with 26 points.
Andorra shifted momentum in the second quarter (Armenia 19, Andorra 21) and delivered a commanding third period (Armenia 16, Andorra 25). They sealed the win in the final quarter (Armenia 12, Andorra 20).
Izan Fernández starred for Andorra with 22 points, 16 rebounds, nine assists and a 26 valuation rating. Biel Gallego added 16 points, while Òscar Domínguez contributed 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
The result followed an opening overtime defeat to Kosovo. Andorra meets Gibraltar next in their final first-phase match.
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