Poland ground out a 60-53 win over Hungary in Liepaja on Tuesday to seal a place in the Qualifying Round of the EuroBasket Women.

Beaten like a drum in their opening game by hosts Latvia, the Poles bounced back to win two close games, including Monday's late 62-60 triumph over Greece.

European basketball tournaments often throw up big surprises so don't for a minute think that 0-2 Hungary are dead in the water when it comes to having a chance of advancing to the Qualifying Round from Group B.

Even against a Poland side that is sky high after a late 62-60 victory over Greece, hope springs eternal for Hungary and their never-say-die coach Laszlo Ratgeber.

Latvia rode their incredible home-court advantage to another victory at the EuroBasket Women on Monday.

Taking on a determined Hungary, the Latvians got strong performances from the two-headed monster of Anete Jekabsone-Zogota and Zane Tamane and prevailed 76-59.