Quality Is Job 1 Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Lithuania overcame a third-period deficit as large as 11 points to beat Greece in the second semifinal at the Junior World Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece. Lithuania outscored Greece 25-13 in the fourth quarter to win 75-72. The Lithuanians were led by Linas Kleiza, who tallied 27 pts., 13 rbds., 3 blks, and 4 stls. in 38 minutes. He also drew 11 fouls by Greece and shot 11 of 13 from the free throw line. NBA draft pick, Sofokis Schortsanitis, of Greece, scored 17 pts. and grabbed 10 boards. Perperoglou had 24 for Greece. Ian Vouyoukas did not play. Lithuania will play Australia for the championship tomorrow. Greece will take on Croatia for third place. Earlier in the day, the United States squad beat Slovenia 77-72 and will play Puerto Rico for 5th place tomorrow. USA has already beaten Puerto Rico in the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schasz Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Sounds like Mizzou has a heckuva player in Kleiza. He has had quite a tourney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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