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Belgium vs Slovenia final score: Meesseman scores 18 in tough 72-67 win

The Belgian Cats are still alive! Not just in Women’s EuroBasket, but also with their Olympic hopes!

Belgium defeated Slovenia 72-67 in the quarterfinals qualifier behind Julie Allemand’s 25 points and Emma Meesseman’s 18 points.

Things started off pretty rocky in the first quarter after Slovenia was leading 20-10, but Allemand was a powerhouse keeping Belgium in the game as much as possible. Adding four rebounds and three assists, Allemand kept her teammates involved leading a 18-3 run to push them up 34-32 at the half.

Catch one of Allemand’s nice assists here.

Along with 18 points, Meesseman grabbed nine rebounds and five assists.