Israel outlast Ireland in Women’s EuroBasket qualifier

The win gives Israel their third in as many contests, while for James Weldon's Ireland side, it's their second loss in three outings thus far and leaves them sitting in third place, behind Israel and Luxembourg.  

Sarah Hickey of Ireland in action against Abigail Meyers of Israel during the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers Group A match between Israel and Ireland. Pic: Oksana Dzadan/Sportsfile

Israel 93 Ireland 86

Ireland were beaten by Israel after overtime in their Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifier clash in Riga, Latvia on Tuesday evening.