Yankuba Sima struggled, while Federico Mussini caught fire in the fourth quarter.
Day one of the 2016 U20 FIBA European Championship began in Finland on Saturday, and two current Johnnies played their first games of the tournament.
Big man Yankuba Sima started for Spain in their 60-59 victory over France. Spain won on a buzzer beating three pointer from Marc Garcia.
Point guard Federico Mussini came off the bench for Italy in their defeat at the hands of the Czech Republic, 82-71. It certainly didn't seem that close as Czech Republic dominated from start to finish.