Bulgaria secured an important 87-78 home win against Austria in the FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers on August 16, 2025. The victory keeps Bulgaria's qualification hopes alive, fueled by a high-scoring offensive performance and key plays down the stretch. The game was a competitive shootout, with both teams trading leads throughout the first three quarters. Bulgaria's guards took over in the final period, hitting crucial shots and making smart decisions to create separation. Austria fought hard but could not contain Bulgaria's perimeter attack in the closing minutes. This hard-fought win provides Bulgaria with valuable momentum and points in a tightly contested European qualification group.