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Victory! Malta’s U18 women’s basketball team win the European Championship Division
The victorious team beat the hosting country of Albania

Lyndsey Grima

These basketball stars did it again! The FIBA U18 Women's European Championship 2023, Division C, saw Malta win the title after defeating Albania 56-47 in the final, giving these young starlets their first triumph since 2007.

Danika Galea, the tournament's MVP, led Malta with a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 8 of 11 from the floor. Danika averaged 28.0 points and 19.0 rebounds per game while recording double-doubles in each of the tournament's games.

Anisa Bokrina and Brikena Mucenji, two members of Albania's All-Star Five, combined for 28 points and 13 rebounds. Anisa was the only other player in double digits with 11 points and 7 rebounds in the Final, while Brikena finished with a game-high 17 points for the squad.

With a vital putback by Danika in the closing seconds, Malta overcame their deficit coming into the final round by outscoring their opponents 20-10.

Well done, team Malta!

7th August 2023


Lyndsey Grima
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