FEC: Mornar a step away from the Round of 16
Mornar are only a step away from qualifying for the FIBA Europe Cup Round of 16, after they have beaten Szolnoki Olaj on the road in Szolnok, for the second time this season.
Derek Needham (Photo: Mornar/Media Pro)
Mornar are only a win away from reaching the knock-out stage of the FIBA Europe Cup competition after they have beaten Szolnoki Olaj for the second time this season.
The Bar ABA League squad have broken the resistance of the hosts after an even 30-minute period in the last quarter, when they have pulled away to a five point margin and did not let go of it. In the end the final score was 92:89. For Mornar, Derek Needham led the way in scoring with 24 points, while Nemanja Vranješ had 19.
FIBA Europe Cup, Second Round Group K, Gameday 4, Wednesday, 24.1.2018:
Szolnoki Olaj – MORNAR 89:92 (30:27, 16:22, 20:17, 23:26)
Vojvoda 27, Andrić 22 | Needham 24, Vranješ 19.
STANDINGS:
| Group K | W/L | P |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bakken Bears | 3/1 | 7 |
| 2 Mornar | 3/1 | 7 |
| 3 Szolnoki Olaj | 1/3 | 5 |
| 4 Tsmoki-Minsk | 1/3 | 5 |
