EC: Cedevita Olimpija suffer narrow defeat against unbeaten Aris in Thessaloniki

Cedevita Olimpija suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in the 2026/27 BKT EuroCup campaign, falling to Aris Thessaloniki 78:73 on the road in Round 5. Despite putting up a strong fight against the unbeaten Group A leaders, the Ljubljana side could not find a way to secure their first European victory of the season.

The contest was closely fought from the opening minutes, with Aris holding a narrow 21:19 lead after the first quarter. Cedevita Olimpija responded well in the second period, improving their offensive execution and turning the score around to enter the halftime break with a slim 39:38 advantage.

Neither team managed to establish a significant lead in the third quarter, as the two sides continued exchanging baskets. With the score tied at 57:57 heading into the final ten minutes, everything remained open.

However, Aris made the decisive push early in the fourth quarter, with Vassilis Toliopoulos hitting two important three-pointers to help the hosts establish a 69:60 advantage. Cedevita Olimpija refused to surrender and managed to reduce the deficit to 71:65, but the Greek side maintained control in the closing minutes and eventually celebrated a five-point victory.

2026/27 BKT EuroCup, Regular Season, Round 5, Tuesday, October 27, 2026:

ARIS THESSALONIKI – Cedevita Olimpija 78:73 (21:19, 17:20, 19:18, 21:16)
Morgan 18, Robinson – Earl 13 | Hurt 19, Cowan Jr. 14.