Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Galatasaray and Lyon advance into Finals

Venezia - Galatasaray 69-60

Venezia beat Galatasaray at home court but it was not enough as the Turkish powerhouse advanced into Finals on aggregate. American forward Jessica Shepard (193-1996, college: Notre Dame) orchestrated the victory by scoring 15 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Belgian Antonia Delaere (181-1994) contributed with 13 points for the winners. Four Venezia players scored in double figures. Venezia's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American center Teaira McCowan (201-1996, college: MSU) replied with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 18 rebounds and her fellow American import center Azura Stevens (198-1996, college: UConn) added 20 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Galatasaray.
Top scorers:
Venezia: J.Shepard 15+9reb+4ast, A.Delaere 13+4reb+2ast, M.Fassina 12+1reb+2ast, A.Kuier 10+3reb+1ast, M.Santucci 6+8reb+3ast, S.Yasuma 6
Galatasaray: A.Stevens 20+7reb+1ast, T.McCowan 17+18reb+1ast, E.Prince 12+3reb, I.Alben 4+1reb+2ast, K.Nacickaite 3+2reb, P.Bilgic 2+1reb+1ast

Villeneuve - Lyon 69-71

Lyon upset Villeneuve on the road to sweep the semifinal series. The best player for the winners was center Sandrine Gruda (193-1987) who scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Marine Johannes (174-1995) chipped in 17 points. American guard Kennedy Burke (185-1997, college: UCLA) produced 14 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Caroline Heriaud (165-1996, agency: Basket Promotion Agency) added 7 points and 8 assists respectively for the hosts.
Top scorers:
Lyon: S.Gruda 23+7reb+1ast, M.Johannes 17+3reb+3ast, A.Chartereau 9+6reb+2ast, G.Williams 7+5reb+3ast, B.Dietrick 7+3reb+4ast, J.Allemand 6+1reb+3ast
Villeneuve: K.Burke 14+7reb+3ast, H.Maia 10+1reb, J.Salaun 8+4reb+3ast, K.Smalls 8+5reb+2ast, M.Djekoundade 8+4reb+1ast, C.Heriaud 7+3reb+8ast



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