EC: Cedevita Olimpija with the win, Budućnost VOLI defeated at home

Wednesday, 23. October 2024 at 22:34

Cedevita Olimpija record their fourth EuroCup win while Budućnost VOLI suffered a home defeat. 

Devin Robinson (Photo: Cedevita Olimpija/Ales Fevzer)

Cedevita Olimpija has recorded their fourth win in the EuroCup after they completed a second half comeback on the road against greek squad Aris. The hosts held a double-digit lead at halftime, but a terrific fourth quarter from the dragons got them the win. They outscored the hosts from Thessaloniki 14:28 in the final 10 minutes to complete the comeback and improve to a 4-1 record after 5 rounds. 

Jaka Blažič was terrific tonight for Cedevita Olimpija, he scored a game-high 19 points to go along with 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. 

Budućnost VOLI wasn't as fortunate tonight, they suffered a home defeat against Turkish team Bahcesehir. A poor third quarter from Andrej Žakelj's squad cost them, Budućnost VOLI struggled in the third quarter as they were able to put up just 7 points. Dejan Radonjić's squad took advantage of Budućnost VOLI's struggles and they took a 14-point lead heading into the final quarter. 

Flether Magee had a good shooting night, he finished the night with a game-high 23 points on 7/9 shooting. Alex Bouteille was the top scorer for Bahcesehir tonight, he scored 21 points.

2024/25 BKT EuroCup, Round 4, Group B, Wednesday, October 23, 2024:

Aris - CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA 75:82 (24:23, 24:14, 13:17, 14:28)
Toliopoulos 17, Nolley 15 | Blažič 19, Robinson 18

Group A

BUDUĆNOST VOLI – Bahcesehir 75:92 (20:26, 29:19, 7:25, 19:22)
Magee 23, Ferrell 19 | Bouteille 21, Smith 20

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