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EuroBasket Women final: Russia routs Turkey

By Ned Griffen

Publication: theday.com

Published 07/03/2011 12:00 AM
Updated 07/03/2011 07:25 PM

Howdy,

So Russia had 33 more rebounds than Turkey did in Sunday's FIBA EuroBasket Women's final.

Guess who won?

Maria Stepanova had 18 points and 12 rebounds as Russia dominated Turkey, 59-42, and clinched a berth in the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Russia outrebounded Turkey, 52-19.

Let's repeat — Russia had THIRTY THREE more rebounds than Turkey.

Pretty sure that defies physics.

Russian guard Elena Danilochkina was named tournament MVP as she put on a redonkulous shooting performance. She shot 51.9-percent from the field, including making 18 of 33 3-pointers. She averaged a team-high 13.9 points.

Connecticut Sun forward Sandrine Gruda had a game-high 26 points with six rebounds and four assists to lead France past the Czech Republic, 63-56.

Gruda averaged 13.4 points and 6.2 points for France, the defending EuroBasket champion. Les Bleus also earned a spot in next year's Olympic qualification tournament.

Vaya con dios….




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