Round 2 of Qualifying Round. Eleutheria, Ruzomberok and Antalya enter regular season

Ruzomberok - Ostrava 56-49

The hosts trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 19-10 charge, which allowed them to win the game. MBK dominated on the defensive end, holding Ostrava to just 7 points in first quarter. They also forced 24 Ostrava turnovers. Ukrainian forward Olha Yatskovets (188-1997, agency: LBM Management) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Viktoria Havranova (178-1998) contributed with 13 points and 4 assists for the winners. American forward Hannah Little (186-1994, college: Oakland) replied with 9 points and 7 rebounds and forward Katerina Kanova (178-1996) added 8 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Ostrava. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Ruzomberok: O.Yatskovets 14+14reb, V.Havranova 13+2reb+4ast, B.Alexandra 10+6reb, U.Dominika 7+2reb, A.Andelova 6+2reb, M.Diana 4+4reb
Ostrava: H.Little 9+7reb, K.Kanova 8+7reb, J.Vydrova 8+5reb, V.Lucie 6+5reb+1ast, I.Pagan 6+4reb, T.Halatkova 5+6reb+1ast

Sportiva - Antalya 61-65

The guests were ahead by 5 points but lost the second period ending it with a 5-point deficit before their 20-11 run, which allowed them to win the game. American guard Destanni Henderson (170-1999, college: S.Carolina) scored 18 points and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import center Kelsey Bone (193-1991, college: Texas A&M) chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Antalya's coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Brazilian center Monique Pereira (190-1996) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 13 rebounds and Lithuanian Ligita Tamutyte (177-1999) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Sportiva players scored in double figures.
Top scorers:
Antalya: D.Henderson 18+3reb+6ast, K.Bone 11+5reb+1ast, K.Gunesh 9, O.Arzu 8+4reb, H.Boybeyi 8+2reb, O.Kavurmacioglu 6+8reb+2ast
Sportiva: L.Tamutyte 15+7reb+1ast, C.Eva 13+5reb+3ast, A.Warren 13+4reb+2ast, M.Pereira 10+13reb+1ast, L.Serranho 3+2reb+3ast, S.Carvalheira 3+6reb+1ast

Eleutheria M. - Cluj Napoca 65-60

The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Cluj Napoca won fourth quarter 11-7. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Serbian forward Teodora Turudic (180-1999) notched 11 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and American forward Emily Kiser (191-2000, college: Michigan) supported her with 9 points and 10 rebounds. Four Eleutheria M. players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 26 points and 14 rebounds by power forward Elisabeth Pavel (190-1990) did not help to save the game for Cluj Napoca. American guard Alexis Pana (175-1998, college: CWU) added 7 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game.
Top scorers:
Eleutheria M.: K.Zec 12+1reb, T.Turudic 11+5reb+4ast, C.Bickle 11+7reb+1ast, L.Ourania 10+3reb, E.Kiser 9+10reb+1ast, P.Marissa 6+2reb+3ast
Cluj Napoca: E.Pavel 26+14reb+2ast, A.Uiuiu 11+1reb+2ast, A.Pana 7+9reb+11ast, V.Liubinets 7+12reb+1ast, R.Kovacs 5+1reb+1ast, K.Kelemen 4+6reb+1ast