July 14, 2005

Chekhov, Russia - Billikens junior center Ian Vouyoukas collected 13 points today as Greece knocked Italy out of the championship round with a 79-71 victory at the European U-20 Championship in Chekhov, Russia.

Vouyoukas helped the Greeks snap a two-game losing streak in the quarterfinal round with four rebounds and a game-high three blocks. He was 3-of-4 from the floor and 7-of-8 from the free throw line. He played only 23 minutes before fouling out.

Greece shot poorly from the field in consecutive losses to Israel and Russia before rallying today. Greece plays Latvia in the consolation round on Saturday.