Slovenia and Greece secure victories in women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifying matches

Slovenia defeated Latvia 70:64 in a women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifying match at Kodeljevo in Ljubljana on November 15, 2026. The victory for the Slovenian team comes during the second round of the women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers. Meanwhile, Greece secured a decisive 98:70 victory against Slovakia in a qualifying match held at the Ivanofreio in Thessaloniki on November 14, 2026.

Slovenian victory in Ljubljana

Slovenian basketball player Zala Friškovec played 40 minutes and served as the top scorer for Slovenia during the match against Latvia. The performance helped the team secure the win in the second round of the tournament. Jessica Shepard also made her return to the court in Italy for the Slovenian match against Latvia. Jessica Shepard stated she was a bit restrained at the start due to recovering from an injury.

Slovenia coach David Gaspar expressed pride in the team for following the game plan and limiting opponents through defense. Zala Friškovec noted the importance of the win and expressed hope for help in the upcoming game against Austria. Slovenia is scheduled to play Austria on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Greek dominance in Thessaloniki

Greece defeated Slovakia 98:70 in a women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifying match at the Ivanofreio in Thessaloniki on November 14, 2026. The Greek team demonstrated significant offensive strength during the encounter. Greek basketball player Fasoula scored 26 points and recorded 15 rebounds against Slovakia. Additionally, Greek basketball player Parks scored 23 points for Greece during the match.

The referees for the Greece-Slovakia match were Mitrofski from North Macedonia, Stefanov from Bulgaria, and Mumini from Kosovo. Following this performance, Greece is scheduled to play the Netherlands on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the Ivanofreio. The match is scheduled to start at 18:00.

EuroBasket 2027 qualifying context

These matches are part of the second round of the women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers. The competition continues with upcoming fixtures for both Slovenia and Greece. Slovenia will face Austria on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, as they continue their campaign in the second round. Greece will face the Netherlands on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, with the game starting at 18:00 at the Ivanofreio.

Glossary

• Kodeljevo — Kodeljevo is a location where the Kette and Murn Primary School is situated. It is a place where Janković attended his last grade of primary school.
• Ljubljana — Ljubljana is the capital of independent Slovenia. It is a city that hosts various institutions such as the University of Ljubljana and the Ljubljana National Drama Theatre.
• Thessaloniki — Thessaloniki is a city that contains the Ivanofreio. It is a location where international qualifying matches are held.