Iceland finishes 12th at U20 Women's European Championship after loss to Latvia

Iceland's U20 women's national basketball team concluded their European Championship campaign in the A-division, securing 12th place after a narrow 85-80 defeat against Latvia in their final match. The game, held in Lithuania, was closely contested through the first half, with Latvia holding a slim three-point lead at halftime, 41-38.

Latvia extended their advantage in the third quarter, leading 65-55. However, the Icelandic team mounted a strong comeback in the final period, narrowing the deficit to as few as four points. Despite their efforts, they were unable to overcome Latvia's lead, resulting in the final score.

Hulda María Agnarsdóttir led the Icelandic team in scoring with 22 points, complemented by three rebounds and two assists. Rebekka Rut Steingrímsdóttir was the second-highest scorer with 17 points, adding five rebounds and one assist. This tournament marked a significant achievement for Iceland, as they surpassed their previous best performance in the A-division by winning three games, a notable improvement from their prior record of a single win. Their performance also guarantees their spot in the A-division for the upcoming tournament.