The 15^th edition of European Universities Basketball Championship has drawn to a close following an exciting day of finals as well as an enjoyable Closing Ceremony in CityZEN sport hall on July 27.

Over 400 participants representing 22 Universities from 14 countries took part in this year’s edition of the event.

In men’s finals, the title of champions went to University of Bologna who won an exhilarating final match against Beykent University. Both teams had met already in the finals of last year’s European Universities Games in Coimbra, with the Italian side making it two from two against their Turkish counterparts.



Vytautas Magnus University dominated the 3^rd place match against University of Rouen as they became the 3rd best University basketball team in Europe.

In women’s finals, the University of Strasbourg who won an electrifying final match against University of Vienna who showed a lot of skill and commitment, but were however unable to keep up with a well-organised team from France. University of Pitești finished with the bronze medal, beating Gdańsk University of Technology into third place.



The medals and awards were presented by EUSA President Mr Adam Roczek, Deputy Mayor of Poznań Ms Katarzyna Kierzek-Koperska, Marshall Office representative Mr Marek Kubiak, Secretary General of Polish Basketball Association Ms Olga Kijewska, Vice-President of Polish Basketball Association Mr Eugeniusz Kijewski, EUSA representative Mr Marko Zunic, EUSA Basketball TD Mr Peter George, EUSA Basketball TD assistant Ms Pascale Weiwers, Vice-president of AZS Mr Mariusz Walczak.



FINAL STANDINGS

Men’s Competition

1. University of Bologna (ITA)

2. Beykent University in Istanbul (TUR)

3. Vytautas Magnus University in Kaunas (LTU)

Women’s competition

1. University of Strasbourg (FRA)

2. University of Vienna (AUT)

3. University of Pitesti (ROM)

OTHER AWARDS

FAIR PLAY Women:

Adam Mickiewicz University (POL)

FAIR PLAY Men:

Beykent University (TUR)

ALL STAR Women:

Tonisha Baker - University of Vienna (AUT)

Amelie Voynet - University of Strasbourg (FRA)

Sigrid Koizar - University of Vienna (AUT)

Louise Dambach - University of Strasbourg (FRA)

Theresa Simon - University of Goettingen (GER)



ALL STAR Men:

Paulius Sorokas - Vytautas Magnus University (LTU)

Kevin Lavieille - University of Rouen (FRA)

Nagy Botond Agoston - University of Physical Education in Budapest (HUN)

Ismail Cem Ulusoy - Beykent University (TUR)

Tayfun Erulku - Beykent University (TUR)

MVP Women:

Sonia Ursu (University of Pitesti)

MVP Men:

Valerio Cucci (Univeristy of Bologna)



The next EUC will take place in Aveiro, Portugal in July 2021 and all teams are warmly welcome to join the next European Universities Basketball Championship.

More info can be found at basketball2019.eusa.eu.