Ambitious Besiktas beat Panathinaikos, Awak has block party with Reyer

MUNICH (Germany) - Besiktas showed they're ready for a deep run in the competition after winning at Panathinaikos AC, while Umana Reyer Venezia stayed perfect behind a stellar seven blocks from Awak Kuier.

The events of Thursday night in the competition followed on from a highly eventful evening 24 hours earlier, making the third week of action the most memorable of the season so far.

Key Storylines

- Besiktas take down Olympiacos in the big Group E matchup

-  Kuier swats seven shots as Reyer march on

- Double overtime epic as Zabiny Brno take down Flammes-Carolo on Wednesday night

- Bone and Sheppard both sensational as Antalya come back from the brink 

 

Thursday, October 26

There was joy for Besiktas as they showed they could be in line to make a move towards the latter stages by taking a 71-62 road triumph at Panathinaikos AC.

Despite Jazmine Jones showing out for the hosts with 22 points and 14 rebounds, the visitors had too much.  They took the win led by Dana Evans, who showed why she is a scoring machine with another 30 points to her season total.

Another Istanbul giant in the shape of Galatasaray Cagdas Factoring were one of a number of clubs who showed their potential title credentials by staying unbeaten. A breathtaking display by Myisha Hines-Allen was the talking point as they won with ease 87-57 at Kirbirkstis behind 30 points 18 rebounds and 5 assists from their star baller. 

London Lions are also rolling strongly as they raced past Rutronik Stars Keltern 93-50 in Germany. Holly Winterburn went to absolute work as she moved towards triple-double territory with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. 

Umana Reyer Venezia also kept their proud unbeaten record intact as they claimed an eye-catching 80-64 victory at Bursa Uludag Basketbol. Finnish center Awak Kuier wrote the headline with a spectacular 7 blocks to lead the way - also coming up with 12 points and 7 rebounds.

Wednesday, October 25

Zabiny Brno and Flammes Carolo Basket produced some sensational entertainment when they met as the former claimed a memorable 76-70 double overtime win. Brno took the win, in a big team effort with four players in double-digits for points, led by 14 from Elissa Cunane who also had 8 boards and 4 assists.

Kelsey Bone was sensational again for Antalya BSB Toroslar BC as she continued her incredible season with 27 points and 17 boards in a 14-point comeback against KP TANY Brno. The Turkish side dug out a nerve-shredding 79-77 success, with Aisha Sheppard also superb as she added a stellar 31 points, 6 boards and 4 assists.

Tango Bourges Basket and Spar Girona showed their teeth with the former victorious 93-59 at home to BBC Grengewald as Kayla Alexander posted a powerful 16 points and 17 rebounds, with Kamile Nacickaite netting 21 points.

Meanwhile, Spar Girona won 68-53 at Piestanske Cajky as Kelsey Mitchell impressed with 19 points.

Highs

Efficiency: 44 - Myisha Hines-Allen (Galatasaray Cagdas Factoring)
Points: 31 – Aisha Marie Sheppard (Antalya BSB Toroslar BC)
Rebounds: 18 – Myisha Hines-Allen (Galatasaray Cagdas Factoring)
Assists: 10 – Heleen Nauwealers (Kangoeroes Mechelen)
Steals: 5 – Jasmine Walker (Flammes-Carolo), Andjelika Mitrashinovikj (Piestanske Cajky)
Blocks: 7 – Awak Kuier (Umana Reyer Venezia)

Wednesday, October 25

Group A: Zabiny Brno 76-70 (2OT) Flammes Carolo Basket; Eleftheria Moschatou 64-88 Cadi La Seu
Group B: Piestanske Cajky 53-68 Spar Girona; T71 Diddeleng 53-93 InvestInTheWest Enea Gorzow
Group D: Lointek Gernika Bizakai 78-59 MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec
Group E: Slavia Banska Bystrica 60-96 Kangoeroes Mechelen
Group F:  Melikgazi Kayseri 60-80 TTT Riga
Group H: Antalya BSB Toroslar BC 79-77 KP TANY Brno; Tango Bourges Basket 93-59 BBC Grengewald
Group I: GDESSA-Barreiro 63-71 Castors Braine
Group J: ZKK Ragusa Dubrovnik 32-78 NKA Universitas Pecs

Thursday, October 26

Group C: Kibirkstis 57-87 Galatasaray Cagdas Factoring ; CSM Constanta 48-68 Union Feminine Angers 
Group F: Panathinaikos AC 62-71 Besiktas ; MBK Ruzomberok 46-59 Olympiacos SFP 
Group G: Caledonia Gladiators 49-42 Basket Namur Capitale 
Group I: Rutronik Stars Keltern 50-93 London Lions 
Group J: Bursa Uludag Basketbol 64-80 Umana Reyer Venezia 
Group K: Levhartice Chomutov 66-70 Movistar Estudiantes ; BDS Dinamo Sassari 85-69 TARR KSC Szekszard 
Group L: Emlak Konut SK 52-56 VBW Arka Gdynia ; Roche Vendee Basket 101-68 BCF Elfic Fribourg 

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