Montenegro Juniors Shock Serbia at EuroBasket Opener in Spain!
Ready for the basketball upset of the year? The Montenegro women’s junior basketball team, with players just 18 years old, pulled off a sensational start at the EuroBasket in La Palma, Spain! In the opening round, Montenegro stunned Serbia, last year’s bronze medalists, with a scoreline that left many speechless.
How did they do it?
Just two minutes into the game, the scoreboard read 8-2 in favor of Montenegro, and Jelena Bulajić’s three-pointer in the sixth minute further ignited the crowd. Serbia took the lead for the first time only in the 12th minute, but Montenegro didn’t let that shake them. A 7-0 run in the last three minutes of the first half gave Montenegro a six-point lead going into halftime.
The third quarter was a battle filled with mistakes and missed shots, but Montenegro held strong. Nevena Petrović was the only Serbian player with double-digit points, scoring 22, but it wasn’t enough. Points from Janja Dragišić and a scoring run by Milena Vujović late in the quarter pushed Montenegro’s lead into double digits.
In the final quarter, Serbia tried to come back, but points from Milena Vujović and Ljuba Andrić from the free-throw line preserved Montenegro’s victory.
Jaw-dropping stats:
- Milena Vujović: 16 points, 6 steals, 4 rebounds
- Jelena Bulajić: 14 points
- Ljuba Andrić: 12 points
- Nevena Petrović (Serbia): 22 points
The other group match saw France defeat Israel, and Montenegro will face France today at 12:30 PM, while Serbia plays Israel at 3 PM.
Why does this matter?
Last year, Montenegro won the B European Championship, and now at the main tournament’s start, they showed they’re no fluke. Serbia, with last year’s bronze, is the favorite, but these young Montenegrin players proved they’re ready to fight and cause trouble for everyone.
This win isn’t just a sports result; it’s a message to the region: a new generation has arrived and isn’t afraid to topple the old powers. Will Montenegro keep this momentum? Can Serbia respond? All eyes are on the upcoming games.
Bottom line:
If you thought basketball in the region was already decided, think again! Montenegro’s juniors showed that talent, grit, and desire can stir up a storm. This game is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see what happens next.
So, what do you think? Who’s your pick now? Is this the dawn of a new era in Balkan women’s basketball? Drop a comment, light up social media, and remember — basketball is a game full of surprises!
