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Spain Edges Sweden in Overtime to Reach EuroBasket Quarterfinals

Alba Torrens led the team with 20 points in a tight 78-75 victory.

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Overview

  • Spain completed the first phase with an unblemished record to top Group D.
  • Sweden needed an eight-point win to advance directly but fell short despite Klara Lundquist’s 21 points.
  • Spain rallied from a 64–64 tie at the end of regulation to outscore Sweden 14–11 in overtime.
  • Their quarterfinal opponent will be decided by Sunday’s BelgiumCzech Republic match.
  • Quarterfinal games will take place in Piraeus, Greece, from June 24 to 29.