EC: Win for U-BT Cluj-Napoca after a second-half comeback
In the Round 2 of the BKT EuroCup Regular Season, U-BT Cluj-Napoca have prevailed over Umana Reyer Venice at home in Cluj-Napoca.
(Photo: BC Vienna)
BT Arena are celebrating a maiden BKT EuroCup for this season for their favourite squad. U-BT Cluj-Napoca have hosted Umana Reyer of Venice at home and despite the slow start to the game, in which they have been trailing by 10 points at halftime, they emerged victorious. In the second half, the squad, led from the bench by head coach Mihai Silvasan made a major comeback and celebrated a 98:92 win in the end.
For U-BT Cluj-Napoca, Javonte Smart led the way in scoring with 26 points made, while Jalyn Mc Creary added 15 points to their overall record.
A day before, Bosna BH Telecom, Budućnost VOLI and Cedevita Olimpija have all suffered defeats in the Round 2 of the BKT EuroCup.
2026/27 EuroCup, Regular Season, Round 2, Wednesday, October 7, 2026:
U-BT CLUJ-NAPOCA – Umana Reyer Venice 98:92 (21:27, 19:23, 29:19, 29:23)
Smart 26, Mc Creary 15 | Wiltjer 19, Tessitori 16.
2026/27 EuroCup, Regular Season, Round 2, Tuesday, October 6, 2026:
Cedevita Olimpija – HAPOEL JERUSALEM 64:75 (18:18, 9:19, 20:18, 17:20)
Kirkwood 17, Cowan 14 | Miletić 14, Roddy 12.
Budućnost VOLI – NAPOLI BASKETBALL 75:93 (19:25, 14:28, 18:22, 24:18)
Ferrell 19, Smith, Shayok, Đorđević and Kovliar 10 | Seljaas 23, White 17.
Bosna BH Telecom – PAOK THESSALONIKI 72:75 (18:22, 17:18, 26:19, 11:16)
Pipes 16, Perry 12 | Osman 17, Tyree 14.
