The 2026 FIBA U20 Women's EuroBasket delivered a tightly contested clash on Thursday evening, as Sweden faced Serbia at the Alytus Arena in Lithuania.
From the opening tip, the contest swung back and forth, with each side taking turns in the lead, before Serbia pulled ahead in the final quarter to secure a 79-70 victory.
Sweden’s offensive engine, Lourdes Da Silva Costa, powered the effort with a game‑high 29 points, while Serbia’s Imana Cosovic answered with 28 of her own, underscoring the star‑studded duel.
The match was overseen by a trio of officials from France, Finland and Greece, whose presence added an international flavor to the tournament’s growing roster of venues.
The win not only highlights Serbia’s depth and poise under pressure but also signals a competitive landscape where emerging talents from across Europe are beginning to reshape the next generation of women's basketball.
A Competitive Finale in Alytus
With the tournament progressing, both squads will look to build on this experience as they prepare for upcoming fixtures, promising more high‑level play for fans watching from the United States and beyond.