The Russians hang on; earn a trip to Beijing Premium Story
Ilona Korstin led Russia with 18 points.
Ilona Korstin led Russia with 18 points.
By David Hein
Correspondent
Date: Oct 8, 2007

Mighty Russia nearly blew a 21-point lead but held off a charging Spain 74-68 to capture the gold medal in Sunday's 2007 EuroBasket Women final – and just, as important, secured a spot in the 2008 Olympics.

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