Serbian Women's National Basketball Team Defeats Netherlands to Maintain Group L Lead

The Serbian women's national basketball team secured a significant victory against the Netherlands on November 14, 2026. Playing in Almere, the Serbian squad defeated the Dutch team with a final score of 89:82. This performance keeps Serbia at the top of Group L in the second phase of the EuroBasket 2027 qualifications. The match was part of the second round of Group L, which is currently being contested as part of the qualifying window for the upcoming tournament.

Key Performers and Match Highlights

Jovana Nogić delivered a standout performance for the Serbian team, scoring a total of 28 points. Her offensive contribution included six successful three-pointers from 11 attempts. Other Serbian players contributed significantly to the victory. Anđela Dugalić recorded 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. Maša Janković contributed 15 points and 4 rebounds, while Ivana Raca added 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists. Ivana Katanić also contributed to the scoring with 10 points and 3 rebounds.

The Netherlands put up a strong fight led by Mikaela Vanderklugt, who scored 20 points and recorded 4 assists. Emese Hof contributed 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists for the Dutch side. Kortni Trefers also scored 12 points and collected 7 rebounds. Despite the efforts from the Dutch players, the Serbian team managed to maintain their lead through the final stages of the match.

Group Standings and Tournament Context

With this win, Serbia maintains a perfect record in Group L, holding two wins. The Netherlands currently sits in second place in the group with a record of one win and one loss. This victory follows Serbia's previous match in this qualifying window, which was an 84:74 win against Greece in Belgrade. The 2027 EuroBasket, which these teams are qualifying for, is scheduled to be hosted across four countries: Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, and Sweden.

Upcoming Schedule

The Serbian women's national basketball team will continue its qualifying campaign this week. The team is scheduled to play against Slovakia in Bratislava on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Meanwhile, the Netherlands will face Greece in Thessaloniki on the same day, Tuesday, November 17, 2026.

Glossary

• Belgrade — Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers at the crossroads of the Pannonian Plain and the Balkan Peninsula.
• EuroBasket 2027 — The EuroBasket 2027 is an upcoming tournament scheduled to be hosted across Belgium, Finland, Lithuania, and Sweden.
• Almere — Almere is a Dutch municipality. It is the location where the Serbian national team played against the Netherlands.
• Bratislava — Bratislava is a major European city. It is the location where the Serbian women's national basketball team is scheduled to play against Slovakia.