Can Erozden
28 June 2019•Update: 29 June 2019
ANKARA
Turkey had their second consecutive loss in the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2019 group matches on Friday.
Turkey's women basketball team lost against Slovenia 62-55.
Slovenian shooting guard Teja Oblak scored 18 points as she was the top scorer of the Group C match in the Serbian city of Nis.
Guard Annamaria Prezelj produced 13 points to contribute to the Slovenia's victory.
Shante Evans -- playing as Slovenia center -- scored 10 points and got six rebounds.
Additionally, Slovenian point guard Nika Baric produced nine points with 12 assists.
Turkey were unable to get the win despite Kiah Stokes' double-double. Stokes scored 17 points and took 19 rebounds.
Turkey's point guards, Olcay Cakir and Isil Alben scored 13 points each.
Turkey had 20 turnovers, one of the key factors for today's loss.
On Thursday, Turkey were beaten by Italy 57-54 in the first match of the group.
Slovenia now top the Group C with three points.
Italy were on the second spot with two points, but before facing Hungary.
Turkey come third in standings, scoring two points after second match.
Hungary are in the fourth place with two points as well.
Turkey's last game in this group will be against Hungary on Sunday.
