The 2026 FIBA U20 Women’s European Championship Division B continued on July 5 with a one-sided Group Stage encounter as Montenegro U20 Women faced Switzerland U20 Women. Montenegro dominated from start to finish, cruising to an 85–54 victory. The result highlighted Montenegro’s depth and defensive intensity, while Switzerland will need to learn from the experience as they seek their first win of the tournament.

Match Overview

Montenegro came into the game with a 2–1 record and a clear desire to assert themselves as group leaders. Switzerland, still searching for their first victory, struggled against Montenegro’s relentless pressure and physicality. The Montenegrin offense moved the ball beautifully, creating open looks from beyond the arc and easy baskets in the paint. Defensively, they forced 22 turnovers, turning them into 28 points on the other end. By the final buzzer, Montenegro had secured a comprehensive 31-point win.

Key Moments

• First Half Blitz: Montenegro used a 14–0 run across the first and second quarters to open a 25–5 lead, effectively ending the contest early.
• Perimeter Shooting: Montenegro hit 11 three-pointers in the game, four of them coming in the second quarter alone, stretching the Swiss defense beyond its limits.
• Second Half Execution: Switzerland rallied briefly after halftime to cut the deficit to 22 points, but Montenegro answered with a 9–2 spurt to re-establish a 30-point cushion.
• Bench Contributions: Montenegro’s reserves scored 35 points, showing the team’s impressive depth compared to Switzerland’s 12 bench points.

Standout Players

For Montenegro, forward Milica Radović was the star of the show, posting a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds, along with 3 steals. Guard Jovana Vukčević added 18 points and 7 assists, controlling the tempo beautifully. Center Anđela Perović contributed 14 points and 9 rebounds in just 22 minutes of action. For Switzerland, captain Lara Fischer led her team with 16 points and 6 rebounds, while guard Selina Müller chipped in 11 points and 4 assists. Switzerland’s overall shooting percentage of 35% was simply not enough to keep pace.

Table and Season Impact

The win improved Montenegro’s record to 3–1, keeping them in a tie for first place in Group B alongside another contender. Their net efficiency and big margin of victory could prove decisive in tiebreaker scenarios for the top seed heading into the knockout rounds. Switzerland fell to 0–4, remaining winless in the tournament. They now face a battle to avoid the relegation playoff positions. For Montenegro, momentum is building; if they continue to defend and share the ball at this level, a deep run in the championship is well within reach.