Fifth in a row for Sweden – near perfect qualification

» Published: February 06 2025

Fifth in a row for Sweden – near perfect qualification
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Sweden's women's basketball team is one step closer to a perfect European Championship qualification. Thursday's victory away against Denmark, 98–72, was the national team's fifth in as many matches in the ongoing qualifying tournament.

Klara Lundquist was one of the big match winners. The Girona pro became the top scorer for Sweden with her 18 points,

Already in November, Sweden's spot in the summer's European Championship finals was secured, following the win against group two Britain.

Sweden's qualifying tournament concludes on Sunday, against bottom-of-the-table Estonia in Luleå.

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