Lithuania's U20 basketball team eliminated by Turkey in European Championship round of 16

The Lithuanian U20 men's basketball team's quest for medals in the European Championship has concluded after a hard-fought loss to Turkey in the round of 16. The Lithuanian squad fell 67:61 in a game that saw significant shifts in momentum.

Turkey established an early lead, taking the first quarter 25:16. However, Lithuania mounted a comeback in the second quarter, narrowing the gap to 43:34 by halftime. The Turkish team then reasserted their dominance in the third quarter, outscoring Lithuania 18:6 to build a substantial lead.

Despite a spirited effort in the final quarter, where Lithuania outscored Turkey 21:12, they were unable to overcome the deficit. The final score of 67:61 sealed their exit from the tournament, ending their hopes of advancing further and competing for a medal.

The loss marks a disappointing end to the tournament for the young Lithuanian team, who were unable to translate their efforts into a quarterfinal berth. The Turkish team advances, continuing their campaign in the championship.