EC: Budućnost VOLI victorious in Panevežys
In Round 10 of the BKT EuroCup, Budućnost VOLI have prevailed over Lietkabelis on the road in Panevežys, while Cedevita Olimpija suffered home defeat by Hapoel Sholmo Tel Aviv.
Brandon Paul (Photo: ABA League j.t.d./Dragana Stjepanovic)
Budućnost VOLI have grabbed an important win on the road in Panevežys in Lithuania against Lietkabelis. In a game, where they have been in front for the majority of the clash, they needed to save their pair of points in the final moments. After a dramatic ending, Budućnost VOLI prevailed with the final score of 81:83. For Budućnost VOLI, Marvin Jones led the way in scoring with 18 points on his record. Brandon Paul and Yogi Ferrell delivered 11 apiece.
Cedevita Olimpija keep waiting for their first triumph on the European courts. They have suffered a defeat by Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Round 10 of the BKT EuroCup and remain the only team in the competition without a single win on their record. In a game, where the Israeli squad have been in front throughout the majority of the game, the visiting side prevailed with the final score of 80:95. Jaka Blažič was the top scorer of Cedevita Olimpija with 21 points on his record. Karlo Matković added 19.
BKT EuroCup Round 10, Wednesday, 6 December, Group A:
Cedevita Olimpija – HAPOEL SHOLMO TEL AVIV 80:95 (17:18, 24:27, 18:24, 21:26)
Blažič 21, Matković 19 | Hoard 17, Angola 15.
Group B:
7bet-Lietkabelis Panevežys – BUDUĆNOST VOLI 81:83 (21:18, 16:21, 17:22, 27:22)
Orelik & Sirvydis 21 | Jones 18, Ferrell & Paul 11.
