Great Britain’s women fell to a 85-81 defeat by Austria in EuroBasket 2027 qualifying in Vienna.

In the second of six group D games, Temi Fagbenle scored 22 points for GB, one shy of Austria’s game leader Sina Elke Hollerl, while Holly Winterburn posted 18 in a tight encounter which had 16 lead changes.

The visitors trailed 16-14 at the end of the first quarter but, by half-time, had stolen the advantage and led by one point.

The sides stayed within touching distance after the break, but Great Britain could not prevent the hosts from taking victory, leaving Austria top of the group.