North Macedonia women lose 73-52 to Romania
Younger squad trailed 21-4 after one quarter but won the third 21-10; next match vs Estonia in Shtip on 14 November.
North Macedonia's women's basketball team suffered a 73-52 defeat in Romania in the first pre-qualification game for EuroBasket 2029. The match, played on 11 November 2026, ended with the hosts taking a comfortable win.
The Macedonian side travelled with a largely youthful roster, which showed promise but struggled early. The team managed only four points in the opening quarter as Romania raced to a 21-4 lead that set the tone for the encounter.
Mid-game reaction
After the difficult start, North Macedonia lifted its level and produced its best spell in the third quarter, winning that period 21-10 and demonstrating that it can compete when the rotations and defence clicked.
Individually, Dimova finished as North Macedonia's top scorer with 11 points, while Adamovska added 10. Despite the improvement, the comeback was not enough to overturn Romania's advantage.
North Macedonia returns home for its first home match on Saturday, 14 November 2026. The game is scheduled to start at 18:00 at the Jackson Sports Center in Shtip, where the hosts will face Estonia.
The loss leaves the team with lessons to build on as it continues the pre-qualification campaign for EuroBasket 2029, focusing on reducing slow starts and maintaining intensity through all four quarters.
Photo: FIBA
