Tuesday Preview: Falco Vulcano fighting to stay alive, Szolnoki Olaj, Belfius Mons-Hainaut on verge of Second Round

MUNICH (FIBA Europe Cup) - There are just two games scheduled for Tuesday in the FIBA Europe Cup, but both of them promise to be emotional firecrackers with qualification hopes on the line.

Despite winning the first all-Hungarian encounter against Szolnoki Olaj at home in Szombathely, Falco Vulcano now have their backs against the wall and need to defeat their compatriots one more time to stay alive in Group H.

Meanwhile, the David Vojvoda-led Szolnok side could punch their ticket to the Second Round at the expense of their rivals with a victory, which would also help out Nizhny Novgorod.

In the other game of the day, Group G leaders Belfius Mons-Hainaut have a chance to secure a place in the next round with a victory against Demir Insaat in Belgium.

Group H: Szolnoki Olaj (3-1) v Falco Vulcano (2-2)

Time: Tuesday, 18:00 CET
Key Matchup: David Vojvoda v Zoltan Perl
Head-to-head: Falco Vulcano won the first game between the teams 84-74 at home in Szombathely.
Permutations: Szolnoki Olaj would book a place in the Second Round with a win. Meanwhile, in order to avoid elimination, Falco Vulcano must register a victory.
Domestic Form: Still undefeated in the Hungarian Championship, Szolnoki Olaj improved to a league-best 7-0 mark by topping MAFC 88-77 on Saturday. Third-placed Falco Vulcano improved to 5-2 with a lop-sided 92-62 win over Debrecen.
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Group G: Belfius Mons-Hainaut (3-1) v Demir Insaat (3-1)

Time: Tuesday, 20:30 CET
Key Matchup: Tre Demps v Bracey Wright
Head-to-head: Belfius Mons-Hainaut defeated Demir Insaat 84-79 in the first game between the teams on the road in Istanbul.
Permutations: Mons-Hainaut would advance to the Second Round with a win. Demir Insaat cannot secure qualification to the next round this week.
Domestic Form: Mons-Hainaut are third in the Belgian EuroMillions League with a 5-3 record, having defeated Leuven Bears 90-75 on Saturday. Meanwhile, Demir Insaat lost to Galatasaray 98-71 and dropped to a 2-4 mark.
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