Review of Round 2 of Regular Season

There were only 2 rounds played so far and it's still very beginning of the Regular Season in Eurocup. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

First defeat of Spanish Gernika against Hungarian PEAC-Pecs 62-60 was the most important game of the last round. PEAC-Pecs outrebounded Gernika 36-23 including 23 on the defensive glass. Czech center Julia Reisingerova (194-1998) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. point guard Agnes Studer (169-1998) contributed with 8 points and 7 assists for the winners. American forward Joy Adams (180-1993, college: Iona) replied with 13 points and 6 assists for Gernika. Gernika will play next round against strong E.Ramla trying to make it back to the top of the standings. PEAC-Pecs will try to continue on its current victory against Sportiva in Ponta Delgada.
Spanish Ferrol smashed Czech SBS Ostrava at home 100-64. Guard Blanca Millan (185-1998, college: Maine) scored 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and Dalayah Daniels chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. American guard Oliana Squires (175-1998, college: Montana St.) responded with 16 points and 4 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SBS Ostrava will play next round against strong Benfica trying to get back on the winning streak. Ferrol will try to continue on its current victory against Sosnowiec on the road.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Kosovan Peja 03 in Vilnius on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Lithuanian Kibirkstis 85-69. American players dominated the game. Zaay Green notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort. Even 14 points by Dazia Lawrence did not help to save the game for Peja 03. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kibirkstis will meet Chomutov on the road in the next round. Peja 03 will play against Keltern in Remchingen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 2: winless Sportiva lost to undefeated E.Ramla on the road 56-86. Crvena zvezda won against Saarlouis on its own court 78-65. Estudiantes managed to outperform Piestanske C. in Madrid 64-52. San Giovanni lost to Kangoeroes at home 54-72. Szekszard defeated Sf.Gheorghe on the opponent's court 63-49. Wroclaw was beaten by Villeneuve in a home game 70-78. Benfica lost to Sosnowiec on the road 63-73. Zabiny Brno outscored Tresnjevka on its own court 83-58. Keltern managed to beat Chomutov in Remchingen 66-60. Angers lost to Rapid at home 79-86. Campobasso smashed Royal Braine on the opponent's court 72-46. Charnay won against Gorzow Wlkp. in a home game 84-70. Nyon lost to Avenida on the road 53-81. Winless Beroe lost to Swiss defending champion Fribourg on its own court 62-84. TTT Riga lost to Emlak in Istanbul 56-84. Neptunas were beaten by Panathinaikos at home 69-82. Student lost to undefeated Lublin on the opponent's court 62-86. Besiktas managed to outperform Athinaikos in a home game 87-84. KP Brno rolled over Ragusa on the road 85-46. BLMA crushed Sassari on its own court 101-72. Namur beat Jairis in a road game 62-53. Winless Sportiva lost to undefeated E.Ramla at home 51-87.
The most impressive performance of 2nd round was 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists by Chelsea Nelson of E.Ramla.

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E.Ramla - Sportiva 86-56

No shocking result in a game when Israeli E.Ramla crushed at home Portuguese Sportiva 86-56 on Tuesday. E.Ramla shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Anguillan-British power forward Mikiah Herbert-Harrigan (188-1998, college: S.Carolina) notched a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists (on 11-of-13 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and British forward Cheridene Green (191-1995, college: Tennessee) supported her with 17 points and 12 rebounds. E.Ramla's coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Even 7 points and 13 rebounds by Brazilian center Monique Soares (190-1996) did not help to save the game for Sportiva. American-Brazilian guard Bella Nascimento (173-2002, college: William & Mary) added 11 points for the guests. E.Ramla will meet at home Gernika in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sportiva will play against PEAC-Pecs and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sportiva: B.Nascimento 11+4reb+2ast, M.Gaislerova 9+5reb, R.Rita 8+1reb+1ast, M.Soares 7+13reb, A.Paz 7+4reb+1ast, C.Mariana 5+1reb
E.Ramla: M.Herbert-Harrigan 28+11reb+5ast, L.Garzon 20+1reb+2ast, C.Green 17+12reb+2ast, K.Lambert 4+4reb+4ast, E.Rotberg 4+3reb+1ast, C.Nelson 4+1reb+1ast

Crvena zvezda - Saarlouis 78-65

Rather expected game when German Royals lost to Serbian Crvena zvezda in Beograd 65-78 on Wednesday. Crvena zvezda made 25-of-30 free shots (83.3 percent) during the game, while Saarlouis only scored seven points from the stripe. American-Serbian guard Yvonne Anderson (170-1990, college: Texas) notched 16 points and 6 assists to lead the effort and Israeli-Serbian swingman Dorian Sujic (183-2004) supported her with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Even 8 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists by American guard Martha Burse (168-1996, college: Indianapolis) did not help to save the game for Saarlouis. Finnish guard Roosa Lehtoranta (176-1997, agency: LBM Management) added 14 points and 5 rebounds for the guests. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Crvena zvezda will meet Emlak in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Royals will play against TTT Riga and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Saarlouis: R.Lehtoranta 14+5reb+2ast, S.Jessika-Stefanie 9+2reb+1ast, E.Koskimies 8+5reb, M.Burse 8+10reb+8ast, S.Brynn 8+4reb, E.Eichmeyer 7+3reb+1ast
Crvena zvezda: D.Sujic 17+5reb+2ast, Y.Anderson 16+2reb+6ast, A.Mazyck 12+4reb+2ast, D.Mendjiadeu 8+10reb+2ast, A.Sanja 6+1reb, N.Naumcev 6+4reb

Kibirkstis - Peja 03 85-69

The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Kosovan Peja 03 in Vilnius on Thursday night. Visitors were defeated by Lithuanian Kibirkstis 85-69. Kibirkstis made 18-of-23 free shots (78.3 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American players dominated the game. Forward Zaay Green (188-2000, college: Alabama) notched a double-double by scoring 15 points and 14 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Japreece Dean (168-1996, college: UCLA) supported her with 18 points and 6 assists. Even 14 points by guard Dazia Lawrence (173-2001, college: Kentucky) did not help to save the game for Peja 03. Forward Adrienne Williams (180-1991, college: Illinois) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Five Kibirkstis and four Peja 03 players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kibirkstis will meet Chomutov on the road in the next round. Peja 03 will play against Keltern in Remchingen and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Peja 03: D.Lawrence 14+2reb+3ast, K.Brown 11+4reb+1ast, A.Williams 10+6reb+2ast, E.Wembanyama 10+4reb+1ast, J.Allen 8+6reb+1ast, H.Diedona 5+2reb
Kibirkstis: J.Dean 18+4reb+6ast, K.Nacickaite 16+3reb+3ast, Z.Green 15+14reb+3ast, G.Labuckiene 14+5reb+5ast, G.Meskonyte 10+4reb+2ast, P.Daniele 8+5reb+2ast

PEAC-Pecs - Gernika 62-60

First defeat of Spanish Gernika against Hungarian PEAC-Pecs 62-60 was the most important game of the last round. PEAC-Pecs outrebounded Gernika 36-23 including 23 on the defensive glass. Czech center Julia Reisingerova (194-1998) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds. point guard Agnes Studer (169-1998) contributed with 8 points and 7 assists for the winners. American forward Joy Adams (180-1993, college: Iona) replied with 13 points and 6 assists and guard Esther Castedo (170-2000, college: RMU) added 15 points in the effort for Gernika. Gernika will play next round against strong E.Ramla trying to make it back to the top of the standings. PEAC-Pecs will try to continue on its current victory against Sportiva in Ponta Delgada.
Top scorers:
Gernika: E.Castedo 15+1reb+1ast, J.Adams 13+4reb+6ast, L.Westerik 11+4reb+1ast, M.Jankovic 9+4reb, A.Olaeta 8+1reb+3ast, M.Esther 4+3reb
PEAC-Pecs: J.Reisingerova 22+13reb+1ast, A.Studer 8+3reb+7ast, A.Varga 8+2reb+1ast, P.Dul 7+2reb+3ast, O.Toth 6+4reb+1ast, A.Torok 6+6reb+1ast

Piestanske C. - Estudiantes 52-64

But Piestanske C. was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Madrid 64-52 on Wednesday night. notched 16 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and American-Nigerian center Nneka Ezeigbo (188-1998, college: RMU) supported her with 9 points and 9 rebounds. Even 13 points and 8 rebounds by Alexandra Buknova (177-1999) did not help to save the game for Piestanske C.. Swiss forward Lin Schwarz (186-2003, agency: LBM Management) added 8 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Piestanske C.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Estudiantes will meet at home Rapid in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Piestanske C. will play against Angers and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Piestanske C.: A.Buknova 13+8reb+1ast, E.Herminjard 10+2reb+3ast, J.Kraujunaite 8+1reb, L.Schwarz 8+8reb+1ast, A.Moravcikova 7+9reb, S.Ema 3+2reb
Estudiantes: F.Buehner 18+2reb, C.Juana 16+7reb+1ast, N.Ezeigbo 9+9reb+3ast, C.Samson 7+4reb+2ast, A.Stanacev 5+4reb+3ast, E.Irati 5+3reb

San Giovanni - Kangoeroes 54-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Italian San Giovanni's home loss to Belgian Kangoeroes in Sesto San Giovanni 54-72 on Wednesday. They outrebounded San Giovanni 41-27 including a 33-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated also this game. Guard Kennedy Todd-Williams (183-2002, college: Ole Miss, agency: LBM Management) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Javyn Nicholson (188-2001, college: Georgia) supported her with 13 points and 9 rebounds. Four Kangoeroes players scored in double figures. Even 13 points and 9 rebounds by forward Madison Scott (188-2001, college: Ole Miss) did not help to save the game for San Giovanni. Forward Tinara Moore (191-1996, college: CMU) added 14 points for the hosts. Kangoeroes will meet at home Szekszard in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. San Giovanni will play against Sf.Gheorghe and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
San Giovanni: T.Moore 14+3reb+1ast, M.Scott 13+9reb+1ast, C.Jodie 9+6reb+3ast, G.Conti 8+3reb+5ast, V.Trucco 4+3reb, B.Attura 4+3ast
Kangoeroes: K.Todd-Williams 18+12reb, J.Nicholson 13+9reb+3ast, N.Van Den Adel 11+4reb+3ast, A.Kibedi 10+7reb+2ast, V.Laura 9+1reb, N.Heleen 9+2reb+8ast

Sf.Gheorghe - Szekszard 49-63

Everything went according to plan when Hungarian Szekszard defeated Romanian Sf.Gheorghe in Sfantu Gheorghe 63-49 on Wednesday. Szekszard forced 19 Sf.Gheorghe turnovers. American forward Liza Karlen (188-2002, college: Notre Dame) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Portuguese point guard Carolina Rodrigues (170-1998, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 16 points and 5 assists. Even 16 points and 7 rebounds by Canadian center Emily Potter (195-1995, college: Utah) did not help to save the game for Sf.Gheorghe. American guard Domonique Davis (168-2000, college: Southern Miss) added 10 points and 8 rebounds for the hosts. Sf.Gheorghe's coach rotated ten players and allowed the starting five to rest. Szekszard will meet Kangoeroes in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Sf.Gheorghe will play against San Giovanni in Sesto San Giovanni and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sf.Gheorghe: E.Potter 16+7reb+1ast, D.Davis 10+8reb+3ast, B.Meresz 8+4reb+2ast, L.Gereben 8+5reb, F.Szabo 4+3reb, M.Diop 3+6reb+2ast
Szekszard: L.Karlen 17+13reb+1ast, C.Rodrigues 16+2reb+5ast, H.Rebeka 8+4reb+1ast, D.Reka 8+4reb+4ast, A.Theodorean 6+4reb+2ast, E.Chmiel 6

Wroclaw - Villeneuve 70-78

There was a minor upset when Polish Wroclaw lost at home to French Villeneuve 78-70 on Wednesday. Villeneuve outrebounded Wroclaw 36-23 including 25 on the defensive glass. Villeneuve looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American-German point guard Alexis Peterson (173-1995, college: Syracuse) notched 19 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!) to lead the effort and Emmanuelle Tahane (184-1999, college: URI) supported her with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Even a double-double of 18 points and 10 rebounds by American power forward GMrice Davis (189-1996, college: Fordham) did not help to save the game for Wroclaw. Her fellow American import forward Mehryn Kraker (183-1994, college: Green Bay) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists for the hosts. Five Wroclaw players scored in double figures. Villeneuve will meet Beroe in the next round. Wroclaw will play against Fribourg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Wroclaw: G.Davis 18+10reb+3ast, D.Strautmane 14+2reb+4ast, M.Kraker 11+8reb+8ast, K.Vihmane 11+1ast, A.Mielnicka 10+1ast, D.Fiszer 4+1reb
Villeneuve: A.Peterson 19+6reb+4ast, E.Tahane 12+8reb+3ast, A.Alston 9+2reb+3ast, M.Milapie 9+3reb+2ast, S.Fall 8+7reb+3ast, P.Terezia 8+1reb+1ast

Sosnowiec - Benfica 73-63

No shocking result in a game when Polish Sosnowiec beat at home Portuguese Benfica 73-63 on Wednesday. Sosnowiec made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. They also forced 22 Benfica turnovers. Strangely Benfica outrebounded Sosnowiec 47-33 including 32 on the defensive glass. American forward Cate Reese (188-1999, college: Arizona) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead the effort and Croatian point guard Matea Tadic (176-1999) supported her with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists. Even a double-double of 13 points and 21 rebounds by Polish forward Zuzanna Puc (188-1997, college: Utah) did not help to save the game for Benfica. Guard Marta Martins (162-2001) added 8 points and 4 assists for the guests. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sosnowiec will meet at home Ferrol in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Benfica will play against SBS Ostrava and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Benfica: Z.Puc 13+21reb+2ast, M.Goncalves 11+1reb+1ast, M.Martins 8+2reb+4ast, F.Ines 7+4reb+2ast, L.Soares 6+2reb+1ast, R.Sara 5+3reb
Sosnowiec: C.Reese 18+13reb+2ast, S.Taylor 16+2reb+3ast, M.Tadic 14+6reb+10ast, K.Niedzwiedzka 9+1reb, M.Pyka 6+2reb, E.Jackowska 4+7reb+1ast

Zabiny Brno - Tresnjevka 83-58

Zabiny Brno used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Zagreb 83-58 on Wednesday night. Zabiny Brno dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Tresnjevka's 30. Zabiny Brno forced 25 Tresnjevka turnovers and outrebounded them 39-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. Zabiny Brno looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Greek power forward Artemis Spanou (186-1993, college: RMU) notched a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Petra Zaplatova (175-1991) supported her with 13 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Four Zabiny Brno players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds by center Ana Vojtulek (190-1999) did not help to save the game for Tresnjevka. Croatian point guard Matea Tadic (176-1999) added 17 points for the guests. Zabiny Brno will meet Campobasso on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Tresnjevka will play against Royal Braine and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Tresnjevka: A.Vojtulek 19+13reb+2ast, K.Tara 17+3reb+2ast, S.Heljic 8+2reb+3ast, M.Katarina 7+2reb+1ast, J.Alyssa 3+2reb, N.Rodek 2+1reb+5ast
Zabiny Brno: A.Spanou 21+11reb, P.Zaplatova 13+2reb+8ast, W.Zoe 12+2reb+7ast, K.Aneta 12+3reb, A.Zahui 11+8reb+1ast, S.Dickey 8+5reb+3ast

Chomutov - Keltern 60-66

Rather predictable result when German Stars won against on the road Czech Chomutov 66-60 on Wednesday. Keltern forced 19 Chomutov turnovers and outrebounded them 43-31 including 29 on the defensive glass. Canadian-Hungarian center Alexandria Kiss-Rusk (194-1993, college: McGill) notched a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and Bulgarian point guard Karina Konstantinova (173-1999) supported her with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Four Stars players scored in double figures. Even 15 points and 6 rebounds by Greek power forward Artemis Spanou (186-1993, college: RMU) did not help to save the game for Chomutov. Italian swingman Sarah Seka (181-2003) added 8 points and 7 rebounds for the hosts. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Stars will meet at home Peja 03 in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Chomutov will play against Kibirkstis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Chomutov: F.Monika 15+6reb+1ast, K.Michaela 12+3reb+2ast, K.Rokosova 10+4reb+3ast, S.Seka 8+7reb+2ast, E.Brejchova 6+2ast, B.Katerina 3+3reb+6ast
Keltern: A.Wilke 13+2reb+4ast, K.Konstantinova 12+5reb+5ast, M.Huijbens 11+7reb, A.Kiss-Rusk 11+11reb, R.Nevena 6+1ast, S.Ysaline 6+3reb+2ast

Angers - Rapid 79-86

But Angers were not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Bucuresti 86-79 on Wednesday night. Slovakian forward Miroslava Mistinova (184-1997) notched 33 points (!!!) and 9 rebounds to lead the effort and swingman Ana Ivan (174-2004) supported her with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Even 21 points and 5 assists by Spanish swingman Laura Mendez (173-2001) did not help to save the game for Angers. Forward Eve Mahoutou (181-2001) added 14 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the hosts. Rapid will meet Estudiantes in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Angers will play against Piestanske C. in Piestany and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Angers: L.Mendez 21+4reb+5ast, M.Dursus 15+1reb+4ast, E.Mahoutou 14+5reb+2ast, L.Seyec Rosanne 9+4reb+1ast, B.Zempare 9+4reb, D.Oumou 6+7reb+1ast
Rapid: M.Mistinova 33+9reb, A.Ivan 18+5reb+4ast, T.Murray 17+5reb+3ast, A.Gordi-Parau 8+5reb+6ast, N.Orban 6+3reb+1ast, A.Bobar 4+3reb+2ast

Royal Braine - Campobasso 46-72

But Royal Braine was not able to use a home court advantage and was outplayed by the opponent from Campobasso 72-46 on Wednesday night. Campobasso forced 21 Royal Braine turnovers. American players dominated also this game. Power forward Reshanda Gray (192-1993, college: California, agency: LBM Management) notched a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Que Morrison (171-1998, college: Georgia, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 11 points and 4 assists. Even a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds by center Quay Miller (190-2001, college: Colorado) did not help to save the game for Royal Braine. Forward DeYona Gaston (188-2000, college: Auburn) added 10 points for the hosts. Royal Braine's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Campobasso will meet at home Zabiny Brno in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Royal Braine will play against Tresnjevka in Zagreb and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Royal Braine: Q.Miller 10+13reb, D.Gaston 10+4reb, B.Pauline 7+4reb, C.Alicia 7+5reb+1ast, A.Asi 4+1reb+1ast, R.Denys 3+2reb+1ast
Campobasso: A.Makurat 14+2reb+2ast, R.Gray 12+11reb, Q.Morrison 11+4reb+4ast, L.Meldere 9+1reb+1ast, S.Madera 9+7reb+1ast, M.Miccoli 7+4reb+3ast

Charnay - Gorzow Wlkp. 84-70

There was a minor upset when Polish Gorzow Wlkp. lost to French Charnay in Charnay-les-Macon 70-84 on Wednesday. Charnay made 16-of-17 free shots (94.1 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Swingman Sara Chevaugeon (177-1993) notched 22 points to lead the effort and American Shakayla Thomas (182-1996, college: FSU) supported her with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Even 26 points and 8 rebounds by American guard Ashley Owusu (183-2001, college: Penn State) did not help to save the game for Gorzow Wlkp.. Australian guard Stephanie Reid (168-1996, college: Buffalo) added 16 points and 6 assists for the guests. Charnay will meet at home Besiktas in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Gorzow Wlkp. will play against Athinaikos in Athens and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Gorzow Wlkp.: A.Owusu 26+8reb+1ast, S.Reid 16+3reb+6ast, W.Telenga 11+8reb+1ast, C.Hurt 7+4reb+2ast, K.Gertchen 6+6reb+4ast, M.Szymkiewicz 4+2reb+1ast
Charnay: S.Chevaugeon 22+2reb+2ast, S.Thomas 15+6reb+1ast, T.Maye 11+1reb, D.Binta 10+4reb+2ast, N.Mayo 9+6reb, M.Daramy 5+3reb+3ast

Ferrol - SBS Ostrava 100-64

Spanish Ferrol smashed Czech SBS Ostrava at home 100-64. Ferrol forced 19 SBS Ostrava turnovers and outrebounded them 47-23 including a 20-3 advantage in offensive rebounds. Ferrol players were unselfish on offense dishing 32 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by SBS Ostrava's players. Guard Blanca Millan (185-1998, college: Maine) scored 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals to lead the charge for the winners and chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Four Ferrol players scored in double figures. American guard Oliana Squires (175-1998, college: Montana St.) responded with 16 points and 4 assists and Croatian forward Iva Belosevic (185-1997, college: UTRGV) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. SBS Ostrava will play next round against strong Benfica trying to get back on the winning streak. Ferrol will try to continue on its current victory against Sosnowiec on the road.
Top scorers:
SBS Ostrava: O.Squires 16+4reb+4ast, A.Nelson 12+3ast, I.Belosevic 10+6reb+2ast, K.Eliska 7+2reb+2ast, E.Marina 6+2reb+1ast, V.Lucie 5+3ast
Ferrol: D.Dalayah 19+8reb+3ast, I.Joris 17+4reb+3ast, J.Moira 17+4reb+3ast, B.Millan 16+9reb+5ast, K.Erjavec 12+2reb+2ast, C.Melia 8+8reb+8ast

Avenida - Nyon 81-53

No shocking result in a game when Spanish Avenida crushed Swiss Nyon in Salamanca 81-53 on Wednesday. Avenida forced 24 Nyon turnovers. notched 18 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and supported her with 12 points and 4 assists. Four Avenida players scored in double figures. Avenida's coach felt very confident using 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds by Danish guard Frida Formann (180-2001, college: Colorado, agency: LBM Management) did not help to save the game for Nyon. Ukrainian center Miriam Uro-Nilie (188-1994, agency: LBM Management) added 15 points and 9 rebounds for the guests. Avenida will meet Neptunas in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Nyon will play against Panathinaikos in Athens and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Nyon: M.Uro-Nilie 15+9reb+1ast, F.Formann 15+12reb+1ast, S.Coffee 10+5reb, M.Laure 7+2reb, K.Robinson 6+3reb+3ast, N.Takyi 0+1ast
Avenida: M.Iyana 18+4reb+4ast, S.Claudia 12+3reb+4ast, K.Cave 10+9reb, L.Spreafico 10+4reb+2ast, N.Stoupalova 8+1reb, B.Arrojo 6+1reb

Beroe - Fribourg 62-84

Rather expected game when Bulgarian Beroe was smashed by Swiss Fribourg in Stara Zagora 84-62 on Thursday. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Fribourg made 9 blocks. notched a double-double by scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and supported her with 23 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. Even 12 points and 8 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) by Vanina Vasileva did not help to save the game for Beroe. American center Elizabeth Elliott (185, college: Pacific) added 12 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. Four Beroe players scored in double figures. Beroe's coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Fribourg will meet at home Wroclaw in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Beroe will play against Villeneuve and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Beroe: E.Elliott 12+6reb+2ast, V.Vanina 12+8reb, Z.Madankova 11+1reb+1ast, K.Cooper 10+7reb+1ast, V.Aleksieva 5+4reb, D.Stoyanovska 5+2reb+2ast
Fribourg: L.Koi 28+14reb+5ast, M.Andjelika 23+5reb+8ast, N.Clouden 22+5reb+3ast, W.Lana 7+4reb, J.Matic 4+4reb+3ast, S.Flora 0+1reb

Emlak - TTT Riga 84-56

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Turkish Emlak's home victory over Latvian TTT Riga in Istanbul 84-56 on Thursday. Emlak made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. Emlak had a 36-22 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Emlak made 9 blocks. Nigerian-American power forward Victoria Macaulay (193-1990, college: Temple) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and American-Cameroonian guard Jessica Thomas (168-1994, college: Miami, FL) supported her with 16 points and 6 assists. Five Emlak players scored in double figures. Even 12 points and 6 rebounds by guard Ieva Pulvere (172-1990) did not help to save the game for TTT Riga. Guard Enija Viksne (178-2004) added 10 points and 6 rebounds for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Emlak will meet at home Crvena zvezda in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. TTT Riga will play against Saarlouis and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
TTT Riga: I.Pulvere 12+6reb+3ast, K.Pilabere 11+3reb+2ast, E.Viksne 10+6reb+3ast, N.Becker 7+7reb+4ast, V.Jasa 5+2reb+2ast, S.Sarlote 4+1reb+1ast
Emlak: V.Macaulay 17+12reb, J.Thomas 16+3reb+6ast, A.Delaere 14+3reb+2ast, S.Berfin 12+6reb+1ast, A.Ndour-Fall 11+4reb+1ast, U.Melek 4+8reb+2ast

Neptunas - Panathinaikos 69-82

We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when Lithuanian Neptunas lost to Greek Panathinaikos in Klaipeda 69-82 on Thursday. Panathinaikos made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. American swingman Jaelyn Brown (185-1998, college: California) notched 19 points and 9 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) to lead the effort and forward Ioanna Chatzileonti (190-2002, college: Pittsburgh) supported her with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Five Panathinaikos players scored in double figures. Panathinaikos' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 22 points by American forward Caitlin Bickle (185-2000, college: Baylor) did not help to save the game for Neptunas. Latvian center Anna Liepina (186-2007) added 13 points and 9 rebounds for the hosts. Panathinaikos will meet at home Nyon in the next round. Neptunas will play against Avenida and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Neptunas: C.Bickle 22+2reb+1ast, K.Vilka 13+4reb+2ast, A.Liepina 13+9reb, M.Solopova 7+4reb, C.Mihalko 6+15reb, N.Rickards 3+2reb+3ast
Panathinaikos: J.Brown 19+9reb+3ast, I.Chatzileonti 17+8reb+2ast, F.Fitzgerald 14+4reb+7ast, I.Krimili 13+2reb+2ast, K.Vitola 10+6reb+3ast, G.Samantha 6+3reb+3ast

Lublin - Student 86-62

Everything went according to plan when Polish Lublin outplayed at home Serbian Student 86-62 on Thursday. Lublin forced 20 Student turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American guard Robbi Ryan (175-1997, college: Arizona St.) notched 16 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and the other American import point guard Destiny Slocum (170-1997, college: Arkansas) supported her with 9 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 6 steals. Even 7 points and 8 rebounds by American forward Terae Briggs (190-1997, college: Nevada) did not help to save the game for Student. Nadezda Nedeljkov (171-2001) added 13 points for the guests. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Lublin will meet Jairis in the next round. Student will play against Namur and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Student: N.Nedeljkov 13+2reb+3ast, V.Nevena 10+3reb+2ast, T.Nina 9+1reb, T.Briggs 7+8reb+3ast, H.Marjanovic 6+2reb+3ast, K.Smith 5+2reb+3ast
Lublin: R.Ryan 16+3reb+7ast, M.Gatling 15+4reb+2ast, K.Wnorowska 11+1reb+2ast, D.Ullmann 11+2reb, D.Slocum 9+5reb+8ast, S.Ridard 9+3reb+1ast

Besiktas - Athinaikos 87-84

There was a minor upset when Greek Athinaikos were edged by Turkish Besiktas in Istanbul 87-84 on Thursday. Besiktas made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game. Greek center Maria Fasoula (196-1997, college: Vanderbilt) notched a double-double by scoring 29 points and 12 rebounds to lead the effort and Nigerian-American power forward Amy Okonkwo (188-1996, college: TCU) supported her with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Even a double-double of 16 points and 16 rebounds by American swingman Alexis Prince (188-1994, college: Baylor) did not help to save the game for Athinaikos. Bulgarian forward Borislava Hristova (182-1996, college: WSU) added 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the guests. Athinaikos' coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Besiktas will meet Charnay in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Athinaikos will play against Gorzow Wlkp. and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Athinaikos: B.Hristova 17+6reb+5ast, A.Prince 16+16reb+2ast, H.Winterburn 11+2reb+7ast, I.Raca 9+6reb+3ast, E.Tsineke 9+4reb+4ast, M.Bertsch 8+5reb
Besiktas: M.Fasoula 29+12reb+2ast, A.Okonkwo 20+12reb, M.Toure 18+4reb+9ast, M.Yildizhan 7+6reb, N.Milic 7+5reb+2ast, O.Ozisik 4+1ast

Ragusa - KP Brno 46-85

But Ragusa was not able to use a home court advantage and was crushed by the opponent from Brno 85-46 on Thursday night. KP Brno forced 19 Ragusa turnovers and outrebounded them 43-24 including 28 on the defensive glass. KP Brno looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. notched 18 points to lead the effort and supported her with 12 points and 8 rebounds. Four KP Brno players scored in double figures. KP Brno's coach felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 10 points and 7 rebounds by forward Iva Todoric (174-1993) did not help to save the game for Ragusa. Guard Carmen Miloglav (170-1991, college: FIU) added 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. KP Brno will meet at home Sassari in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Ragusa will play against BLMA and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Ragusa: J.Mandic 13+3reb, I.Todoric 10+7reb+2ast, N.Vuckovic 8+4reb+2ast, C.Miloglav 6+6reb+5ast, M.Ella 5+3reb+2ast, D.Cipcic 4+1ast
KP Brno: C.Swartz 18+1reb, S.Lucie 18+4reb+3ast, K.Anezka 12+8reb+2ast, G.Katerina 10+5reb+2ast, Z.Eliska 6+7reb+3ast, E.Calvert 5+4reb+1ast

BLMA - Sassari 101-72

The game between closely ranked teams ended with Italian Sassari's road loss to French BLMA in Montpellier 72-101 on Thursday. BLMA dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Sassari's 36 and made 24-of-27 free shots (88.9 percent) during the game. BLMA forced 19 Sassari turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Sassari's players. Center Sarah Cisse (187-2007) notched 23 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and forward Nell Angloma (181-2006) supported her with 18 points and 6 rebounds. Four BLMA players scored in double figures. BLMA's coach felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) by Dutch forward Kourtney Treffers (187-1994) did not help to save the game for Sassari. added 12 points and 4 assists for the guests. BLMA will meet Ragusa in the next round. Sassari will play against KP Brno and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sassari: K.Treffers 18+6reb+1ast, R.Didi 12+4reb+4ast, T.Poindexter 9+3reb, M.Spinelli 7+3reb, E.Trozzola 7+2reb+3ast, J.Boros 7+3ast
BLMA: S.Cisse 23+5reb, N.Angloma 18+6reb+2ast, C.Diallo 13+2reb+1ast, S.Breen 12+6reb+4ast, Q.Hoppie 12+3reb+4ast, J.Pospisilova 7+6reb+8ast

Jairis - Namur 53-62

There was a small surprise when Belgian Namur won against Spanish Jairis in Murcia 62-53 on Wednesday. Bosnian guard Emina Selimovic (178, college: Fairfield, agency: LBM Management) notched 20 points and 5 rebounds to lead the effort and Valentine Cambioli (173-2003, agency: LBM Management) supported her with 16 points. Even 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists by guard Aina Ayuso (175-1999, college: Oregon) did not help to save the game for Jairis. Forward Nell Angloma (181-2006) added 13 points for the hosts. Jairis' coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Namur will meet at home Student in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Jairis will play against Lublin and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Jairis: A.Ayuso 13+9reb+5ast, V.Aaronette 13+2reb, K.Chery 9+5reb+1ast, L.Lopez-Senechal 9+3reb+1ast, M.Angela 5+4reb+1ast, T.Alarcon 2
Namur: E.Selimovic 20+5reb+1ast, V.Cambioli 16+4reb+1ast, O.Ugonne 14+6reb, W.Defosset 5+1reb+3ast, E.Leblon 3+5reb+6ast, S.Dossou 2+2reb

Sportiva - E.Ramla 51-87

Not a big story in a game when Portuguese Sportiva was outscored by Israeli E.Ramla in Ponta Delgada 87-51 on Thursday. E.Ramla dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Sportiva's 30. E.Ramla forced 19 Sportiva turnovers and outrebounded them 41-26 including a 33-15 advantage in defensive rebounds. E.Ramla looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 7 passes made by Sportiva's players. American power forward Chelsea Nelson (188-1996, college: NC State) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and German-Israeli forward Lior Garzon (185-2001, college: Colorado) supported her with 19 points and 7 rebounds. Four E.Ramla players scored in double figures. E.Ramla's coach felt very confident using 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 13 points and 5 rebounds by Czech guard Michaela Gaislerova (180-1997, college: NDSU) did not help to save the game for Sportiva. Guard Carolina Goncalves (175-1997, college: Regina, agency: Promo Sport ID) added 11 points and 6 rebounds for the hosts. E.Ramla will meet at home Gernika in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Sportiva will play against PEAC-Pecs and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sportiva: M.Gaislerova 13+5reb+1ast, C.Goncalves 11+6reb+1ast, A.Paz 7+1reb, G.Rivera 6+3reb+1ast, S.Leonor 6+3ast, M.Soares 4+7reb
E.Ramla: L.Garzon 19+7reb+2ast, E.Rotberg 17+5reb+3ast, C.Nelson 16+11reb+5ast, M.Herbert-Harrigan 13+5reb+2ast, C.Green 8+5reb, K.Lambert 5+2reb+4ast