The semifinals were played on Friday as teams were either in the consolation bracket or still in medal contention. All of the teams remaining play their final games on Sunday.
Lithuania
There is one spot still up for grabs in World Cup qualifying and Lithuania was looking to take care of business early against a Czechia team with much less to play for in this game. They started well, but Czechia was able to get the 81-76 win. Juste Jocyte had 17 points and 5 assists in 33 minutes. The result left the team waiting on the second game to see if they still had a chance and Germany’s win over Turkey meant that it will be Lithuania playing Turkey on Sunday for that spot.
https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-eurobasket-2025/games/123067-LTU-CZE#boxscore
France
Even with less than their full strength team, France was trying to clear the final hurdle after seven straight tournaments of medals other than the gold. They looked strong early, but Spain fought back and took the lead, holding on to a 65-64 win. Janelle Salaun had 9 points and 5 rebounds in 31 minutes. Iliana Rupert had 3 points and 4 rebounds in 19 minutes, missing a free throw that could have sent the game into overtime. Migna Toure had 14 points and 4 rebounds in 27 minutes.
https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-eurobasket-2025/games/123069-FRA-ESP#boxscore
Italy vs Belgium
Belgium was trying to repeat as champions while Italy was looking to guarantee a medal for the first time in 30 years. Italy had the lead early, but Belgium eventually built the lead that they were expected to have only to see Italy come back to take the lead in the fourth quarter before falling 66-64. Cecilia Zandalasini had 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists in 35 minutes as she gets ready to face another teammate when they play France. Julie Vanloo had 15 points, 5 rebounds, and a game-high 8 assists in 34 minutes and Kyara Linskens had 8 points and 8 rebounds in 24 minutes. Belgium will play Spain in a championship game rematch from 2023.
https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-womens-eurobasket-2025/games/123068-ITA-BEL#boxscore
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