Alperen Sengun, Turkey hand Lithuania first prep loss

By Eurohoops team / [email protected]

Alperen Sengun had 25 points and five rebounds as Turkey defeated Lithuania 84 – 81 in Vilnius. This was the first loss for Lithuania during training camp ahead of the EuroBasket.

Lithuania led 81 – 76 down the stretch after coming back from down 59 – 66 in the beginning of the fourth period. The game remained close until the last moments where Turkey made the right plays to get the win.

Rokas Jokubaitis had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Lithuania.

Cedi Osman contributed 13 points to Turkey’s win. Deividas Sirvydis scored 13 and dished out six assists.