Armenia held off Albania 84-79 in a tightly contested FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifier on February 25, 2024. The home victory was a hard-earned one for Armenia, who withstood a late surge from Albania to secure a vital two points in the group. Armenia built a double-digit lead through three quarters, but Albania mounted a fierce comeback in the final period, closing the gap to a single possession. In the closing minutes, Armenia relied on clutch free-throw shooting and a key defensive stop to finally seal the win. The result provided a measure of consolation for Armenia after a prior high-scoring loss, while Albania's gallant effort on the road ended just short of a major upset.