Wales U15 Boys v Perkūnas U15 Boys
Wales U15 edged out in high-scoring contest against Perkūnas
Wales U15 were narrowly defeated 113–107 by Perkūnas in an entertaining and competitive encounter, despite delivering a strong all-around team performance.
Wales remained in contention throughout much of the game, using their physical presence and attacking play to challenge their opponents. Their dominance inside was a key feature, producing an impressive 80 points in the paint and securing a commanding advantage on the boards, finishing with 66 total rebounds.
Leading the way was Samuel Fricker, who delivered an outstanding individual performance with 35 points and 24 rebounds. He was well supported by Eon Alford and Josh Mpukusa, who both added 18 points, with Mpukusa shooting efficiently from the field.
Despite these positives, Wales were unable to capitalise on key opportunities. Difficulties at the free-throw line and a high turnover count limited their ability to maintain momentum, allowing Perkūnas to convert turnovers into valuable points and build decisive scoring runs.
Perkūnas were led by a standout performance from G. Lukoševičius, who scored 43 points, alongside strong contributions across the roster. Their ability to score in transition and execute during key moments ultimately proved decisive.
Wales U15 will take encouragement from their inside scoring and rebounding dominance but will look to improve efficiency and ball security as they continue their development.
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