Sweden Narrowly Falls to Lithuania in EuroBasket Preparation Match
Sweden suffers a narrow loss to Lithuania in a EuroBasket preparation match.
Key Points
- • Sweden lost to Lithuania 64-62 in a basketball match.
- • Frida Eldebrink scored 18 points, leading Sweden.
- • Sweden failed to score in the last five minutes of the game.
- • Sweden's EuroBasket opener is against Germany on June 19.
On June 5, 2025, Sweden faced a narrow defeat against Lithuania, losing 64-62 in a basketball preparation match ahead of the EuroBasket tournament. A key issue for Sweden during the match was their failure to score in the crucial final five minutes, allowing Lithuania to overcome a late deficit and secure the win.
Frida Eldebrink emerged as the standout player for Sweden, leading the team with 18 points. Klara Lundquist added to the scoreboard with 13 points and had a critical opportunity to win the game late but was unable to convert her shot in the dying seconds. After a promising lead of 62-59 with just over five minutes left, Sweden could not maintain momentum, allowing Lithuania to rally back.
Post-match, Eldebrink expressed her disappointment, remarking, “We should have been in it from the start. We never really got going today.” However, she noted that her individual performance has boosted her confidence ahead of the EuroBasket.
This game served as Sweden's last chance to fine-tune their strategy before the European Championship, where they will compete against teams such as Germany, Great Britain, and Spain. Sweden is currently ranked 15th in the world and will face Lithuania again in a follow-up match before their EuroBasket opener against Germany on June 19, 2025.