Ireland fall just short of Latvia in EuroBasket Qualifier

Ireland's Edel Thornton dejected after the game. Pic: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Ireland head coach James Weldon said he was “incredibly proud” of his team, after they fell to a heartbreaking 96-90 defeat to world number 28 Latvia at the National Basketball Arena on Sunday in the Group E of the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.

85th-ranked Ireland came close to causing a major upset, leading 90-89 with 1’19” to go.