"We are also looking for a performance improvement as we know there are several areas of our game where we are simply not maximising our potential, and this was evidently apparent against the Ukraine."
Things are certainly tight at the top of EuroBasket Group D, with GB, Slovakia and Germany all locked in top place with 2-1 records.
The top two side qualify for next summer's EuroBasket finals in Poland, and GB will be looking to gain revenge for their 76-67 home loss when they hosts the Slovaks at the NIA ten days ago.
Tom Maher's team matched their opponents for the opening 29 minutes before the visitors pulled away to take the victory.
Jo Leedham led the GB team with 17 points, five assists and four rebounds, with Kim Butler adding ten points and seven boards.
Luisa Michulkova came good in the second half for the Slovaks, finishing with 19 points, while Ivana Jalocva added 12.
Following this evenings game, the GB Standard Life Women head to Liverpool for the second double header where they will take on Germany - tip off 16.30. Immediately after the GB Men will take to the court against Bosnia & Herzegovina which will start at 19.30.
Tickets are still available for the GB Standard Life double header by visiting www.gameongb.com or calling 0844 581 0738.
