Israel hammer Ireland to end progression hopes

Israel were far more efficient throughout, shooting 31/63 from the field compared to 15/63 for Ireland. 

Maura Fitzpatrick scored eight points for Ireland in the heavy defeat to Israel. Pic: Roman Koskarov/Sportsfile

Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifier: Ireland 54 Israel 90

Ireland's chances of qualifying for the second round of the Women’s EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers ended in Latvia on Tuesday evening as they lost 90-54 to Israel. The game was played behind closed doors in Riga due to Israel's war in Gaza.