Hungary Win Sets Up Clash With Ukraine

Alexandria Quigley led Hungary with 20 points in the win that eliminated Israel from contention

Hungary dominated Israel in the fourth quarter and prevailed 73-66 to take over sole possession of second place in Group A of the EuroBasket Women Qualification Round.

The victory has left Hungary with five wins and just two defeats and pushed them one game clear of Saturday's opponents Ukraine.

As Ukraine won the first encounter, the team that triumphs on Saturday will clinch second place and advance to the Final Round.

Hungary, coached by Stefan Svitek, trailed Israel 53-50 early in the last quarter on Wednesday after a free-throw by Jennifer Fleischer but then went on a 9-1 run to seize command for good.

After Shay Doron split two free-throws to make it 54-53 in favor of Israel, Nora Nagy-Bujdosó buried a jump shot.

Alexandra Quigley then made back-to-back jumpers for a 59-54 Hungary lead.

Israel got no closer than four points the rest of the way.

Quigley led five players in double figures with 20 points.

Hungary's Dora Horti had a game-high 11 rebounds to go with her 10 points.

Liron Cohen finished with 19 points for Israel, who dropped to 3-4 and were eliminated from contention for a spot in next year's EuroBasket Women

Quotes Hungary vs. Israel

Israel forward/center Katia Levitsky
"We've played well for 30 minutes, but is was not enough. This game was our last chance, so I'm very disappointed."

Israel head coach Eli Rabi
"Congratulations to Hungary and their coach. They did a great job today. We tried to grab our chance with a good start, but at the end Hungary won."

Hungary forward Anna Vajda
"It was a very important game for us. Now Israel played much better than at home. There's one more step to reach our goal."

Hungary head coach Stefan Svitek
"We expected a hard fight and got it. My players performed very well today as a team. We'll go to Ukraine to win."