EC: Cedevita Olimpija advances to the quarterfinals while Budućnost VOLI was defeated on the road
Cedevita Olimpija defeated Besiktas to secure a spot in the quarterfinals while Budućnost VOLI's EuroCup season comes to an end
Devin Robinson (Photo: Cedevita Olimpija/Ales Fevzer)
Budućnost VOLI Podgorica’s EuroCup journey came to an end in the eighth finals after a tough loss to Turk Telekom Ankara 93:73. The Turkish side, showing resilience throughout, ultimately sealed the victory.
Budućnost VOLI's standout player was Fletcher Magee, scoring 16 points and hitting four three-pointers. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome a balanced attack from Turk Telekom, where five players scored in double figures.
Cedevita Olimpija Ljubljana secured a spot in the EuroCup quarterfinals with an impressive 96-86 win over Besiktas Fibabanka Istanbul. Despite trailing by 7 points at halftime, the Dragons mounted a fierce comeback in the second half to delight the Stožice Arena crowd. The win sets up a quarterfinal clash with Bahcesehir College Istanbul, with a place in the semifinals on the line.
Leading the charge for Cedevita Olimpija was Devin Robinson, who contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds, while Brynton Lemar added 20 points. The team’s deep roster came through, with five players finishing in double figures.
2024/25 BKT EuroCup, Playoffs, Eighthfinals, Wednesday, March 5, 2025:
TURK TELEKOM ANKARA - Budućnost VOLI 93:73 (26:11, 22:25, 14:17, 31:20)
Brown 20, Alexander 17 | Magee 16, Kamenjaš 12.
CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA - Besiktas 96:86 (23:24, 19:25, 26:20, 28:17)
Robinson 21, Lemar 20 | Mathews 18, Arslan 14.
