SportsPosted at: Jul 3 2025 9:00AM


Switzerland shocks France to reach last 8 at FIBA U19 WC

Lausanne (Switzerland), July 3 (UNI) Host nation Switzerland upset basketball powerhouse France 86-79 in overtime in the Round of 16, advancing to the quarterfinals in its first-ever appearance at the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup.

France, ranked No. 3 in the world, had finished third, second, and second in the past three editions of the tournament and was considered one of the top favorites this year. Switzerland, ranked 60th in the FIBA World Rankings for boys, had never competed in a FIBA U19 World Cup before 2025.
In the match played on Wednesday, France took the first quarter 24-13, and both teams struggled offensively in the second, with France entering halftime holding a 12-point lead.

With five minutes, 34 seconds left in regulation, France led 66-54, but Switzerland responded with a 12-0 run to tie the game at 66-66 by the end of the fourth quarter. The Swiss maintained momentum in overtime, closing out the upset with a seven-point advantage.

Dayan Nessah posted 22 points and 15 rebounds for Switzerland, while teammate Oliver Sassella scored a game-high 25 points.
Switzerland will face New Zealand in the quarterfinals after the Kiwis defeated China 99-86.

In other Round of 16 action, the United States routed Jordan 140-67, Germany beat Serbia 92-83, Israel edged Cameroon 86-82, Australia downed the Dominican Republic 106-96, Slovenia slipped past Argentina 81-80, and Canada cruised past Mali 100-75.
UNI RKM
Tags: #Switzerland shocks France to reach last 8 at FIBA U19 WC
More News
FIH Pro League poor show a temporary dip in form: Aslam Sher Khan

FIH Pro League poor show a temporary dip in form: Aslam Sher Khan

03 Jul 2025 | 3:39 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) Former India hockey great Aslam Sher Khan feels the Indian Men team's poor show at the European leg of the FIH Pro league should not be seen as a big cause of concern as the team has shown that it can peak at the right time.

see more..

Yorkshire leapfrog Essex with 10-wicket win

03 Jul 2025 | 3:33 PM

Lobdon, July 3 (UNI) Yorkshire completed a notable come-from behind victory over fellow Division One strugglers Essex to leapfrog them in the table at the end of the ninth round.

see more..

Wimbledon: Boulter bows out as Sierra cruises to success

03 Jul 2025 | 2:39 PM

London, July 3 (UNI) Boulter had been hoping to continue the British success on Court One as her match followed on from Norrie's.

see more..

Wimbledon: Norrie upsets Tiafoe but Boulter exits

03 Jul 2025 | 2:34 PM

London, July 3 (UNI) A gutsy Cameron Norrie produced one of the best performances of his career as he fought back to beat Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling encounter and reach the third round at Wimbledon.

see more..

Liverpool forward Jota dies in car crash

03 Jul 2025 | 2:25 PM

London, July 3 (UNI) Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash.

see more..