Bulgaria U18 Women

Isey Guttormsdottir-Frost carried Great Britain to an 86–75 victory over Bulgaria with 29 points, seven rebounds and three assists, anchoring our attack across all four quarters in Tulcea. The 29 points came on efficient scoring—a steady diet of mid-range looks and transition opportunities that Bulgaria's defence struggled to contain. Guttormsdottir-Frost's size and footwork in the post gave her room to operate, while her willingness to move the ball (three assists) kept the offence balanced and prevented the hosts from keying in on her alone. This is the kind of performance that wins tight Division B fixtures. The seven boards and two steals added backbone to our effort; it wasn't a glamorous or explosive night, but it was the measured, complete game that FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket demands. Great Britain's next test awaits.

Great Britain's U18 Women pulled clear in the fourth quarter to hold off Bulgaria's comeback and secure an 11-point win. Bulgaria dominated early, running off an 11-0 burst in the first quarter to lead 19–7, and held a 12-point advantage at one stage. But our GB side steadied in Q2, outscoring them 19–13 to trail 34–31 at the break. The third quarter proved decisive: Great Britain built a 12-point lead (their largest of the match) as Bulgaria struggled to contain their attack. A late Bulgarian rally in Q4 cut the margin, but our squad managed the closing stretch to win 86–75. Isey Guttormsdottir-Frost was the standout performer, finishing with 29 PTS on 8/13 shooting, 1/2 from three and a clinical 12/14 from the line, adding 7 REB and 3 AST. Bella Rogers delivered a double-double: 22 PTS, 15 REB on 6/13 from the field and a perfect 10/11 at the free-throw line. Bo Guttormsdottir Frost chipped in 23 PTS and 9 REB. For Bulgaria, Lidia Yohann Sivero kept them in contention with 25 PTS on an efficient 11/18, whilst Fatme Kichukova added 17 PTS and 6 AST.

Bella Rogers has been the standout performer for our GB side in this tournament, and she will need to maintain that form when facing Bulgaria's Lidia Yohann Sivero — a creative force averaging 3.7 assists per game alongside her 10.7 points. Rogers' 37.5 TIB Efficiency rating ranks at the top of her competition tier, though her assist numbers (0.7 per game) reveal a player who operates primarily as a finisher rather than a facilitator. Sivero, by contrast, runs the offence. At 30.2 efficiency with nearly four assists nightly, she dictates pace and rhythm — the kind of guard who will test our GB transition defence early. The matchup sits at the heart of this Division B encounter. If Rogers can impose herself on the scoreboard whilst our supporting cast tightens defensive rotations, Great Britain can control the tempo. If Sivero orchestrates Bulgaria into rhythm, however, the visitors will have room to work. Tip-off in three hours.