Belgium U18 Women beat Finland U18 Women 69–65 behind Annie Kibedi's 9
Annie Kibedi's 39.1 TIB Efficiency rating has made her the standout performer for our young Cats so far — a half-point clear of Finland's Lilli Onnela heading into tonight's Division A clash at FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket. Both guards have been doing similar work: Kibedi averaging 11.7 points and 2.1 assists per game, Onnela at 11.4 and 1.8. The margin is thin, but it's enough to track. Finland arrive without the flaws that usually trip up U18 sides — they move the ball, they defend gaps — yet our Cats have the edge where it matters most in these tournaments: consistency and composure in transition. The real story isn't who scores most tonight. It's who controls the tempo and forces the other team into rushed decisions. If Kibedi can dictate pace and get our role players touching the ball in rhythm, Belgium's depth becomes dangerous. If Onnela gets Finland into their sets early, they'll be hard to shake. Tip-off in three hours. Watch it live.

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