Shengelia, Bitadze dominate as Georgia blow out Cyprus

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LIMASSOL (Cyprus) – Georgia avoided a slip-up before their final decisive game against Bosnia and Herzegovina as they rolled past hosts Cyprus 93-61 for a second victory at FIBA EuroBasket 2025 thanks to a masterful performance by Tornike Shengelia and Goga Bitadze.

Turning Point

Cyprus were actually leading the game early in the second quarter before Georgia took charge with a 14-4 run to pull ahead 29-20 and added 10 straight points for a 39-24 cushion. And that decided the game.

TCL Player of the Game

Tornike Shengelia was an unstoppable force for the Georgians as the team’s heart and soul poured in 27 points – 12 more than his combined total the first three games. He also collected 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.

Goga Bitadze added 21 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks while Sandro Mamukelashvili chipped in 5 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Darral Willis had 19 points in the loss.

Stats Don’t Lie

Georgia held Cyprus to just 20 percent shooting from long range while hitting 52 percent from the field themselves including 15 three-pointers at a 44 percent clip.

Bottom Line

Georgia still have everything to play for in their quest to reach the Round of 16 as they face off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their final game of the group. Cyprus have one more chance to get their first victory in EuroBasket history as they take on

They Said

This game report will be updated in the coming moments. Stay tuned.

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