Maša Janković scored a game-high 28 points as Serbia beat Greece 84–74 in Belgrade on Wednesday, opening the second round of Women’s EuroBasket 2027 qualifying with a home win. Janković shot 12-for-16 from the field in just under 29 minutes at Ranko Žeravica Sports Hall.
Greece pulled level at 10–10 midway through the first quarter when Eleanna Christinaki scored a layup. Janković answered 33 seconds later, converting a Greek turnover into a fast-break basket. Serbia stayed ahead for the rest of the game and closed the opening quarter with a 23–14 lead.
Serbia keeps control in the fourth
Both teams scored 17 points in the second quarter, leaving Serbia ahead 40–31 at halftime. Greece edged the third quarter 20–19 to cut the deficit to eight, with Serbia taking a 59–51 lead into the final period.
Serbia scored 25 points in the fourth to secure the 10-point victory. Janković made 11 of 15 attempts from two-point range, hit her only three-pointer and converted all three free throws. Robyn Parks led Greece with 22 points and seven rebounds.
The Netherlands also won its opening game in Group L, defeating Slovakia 80–69. Serbia and the Netherlands each have one win after the opening fixtures, while Greece and Slovakia are looking for their first wins of the round.
