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Nichita Cusniriuc
Andorra – Moldova 102-40
Andorra fired past Moldova for the third straight victory in Group B. Andorra built a comfortable 47-21 halftime lead. They held their opponents to just 19 points in the second half to cruise to the win. Sergi Guitart (2006) had 21 points, while Marc Rodriguez (2007) added 16 points for the winners. Nichita Cusniriuc (175-PG-2007) answered with 16 points for Moldova.
Kosovo – San Marino 55-27
Kosovo outgunned San Marino to take 3-0 record in Group A. The hosts grabbed a comfortable 24-10 halftime lead. They held San Marino to just 17 points in the second half to race to the victory. Sejar Rama (186-G-2007) posted 18 points in the win. Tommaso Botteghi (180-PG-2006) answered with 8 points for San Marino.
Gibraltar – Armenia 59-76
Armenia outgunned Gibraltar to take 2-1 record in Group B. Gibraltar jumped to a 40-33 halftime lead. But Armenia turned things around in the second half. They used a 21-6 run in the fourth period to snatch the victory. Gregory Moghoyan (2006) posted 23 points, while Gregory Guyujyan (2006) had 18 points in the win. Louis Dalmedo (190-C-2006) answered with 19 points and 17 rebounds for Gibraltar.
Albania – Malta 65-33
Albania recorded the second victory in Group A. They stunned Malta for 2-1 record. Viktorio Hida (201-C-2006) registered 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. Albania accounted for a 40-16 halftime lead and never looked back en route to the win. Oresti Simo (187-SG-2006) added 10 points in the victory. Luke Attard (158-SG-2006) replied with 11 points for Malta.
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