MUNICH (Germany) - It proved to be one of the most memorable nights ever in the competition for Umana Reyer Venezia as they shocked frontrunners Valencia with a super comeback success.
Meanwhile, Thursday's action also saw important first wins for Perfumerias Avenida and Tango Bourges Basket.
Key Storylines
Reyer produce an upset by taking down Valencia;
Johannes shows potential of title-chasing CBK Mersin this season with a magical 24 points;
Conde posts career night in the competition with 26 points and 10 assists for Praha;
Also first wins for Avenida, Bourges, DVTK and Polkowice.
Weekly Highs
Efficiency: Maria Conde (ZVVZ USK Praha) - 37 Points: Maria Conde (ZVVZ USK Praha) - 26 Rebounds: Elissa Cunane (Zabiny Brno) - 13 Assists: Pauline Astier (Tango Bourges Basket) - 11 Steals: Helena Pueyo (Casademont Zaragoza) - 5 Blocks: Isabelle Harrison (ZVVZ USK Praha) - 3
Reyer make a shock statement; Kone shows her class
It was arguably the result of the season so far as Umana Reyer Venezia toppled Valencia Basket Club 75-67 having initially trailed by double-digits at 25-14 after the opening period.
Turning up the flame on both ends of the floor, the reaction paved the way for a vibrant victory as Lisa Berkani took the starring role with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
The quality of Sika Kone oozed all over the floor for Perfumerias Avenida as they bounced back from their false start at Schio during Week 1 to fly past Basket Landes 81-52.
The Mali forward led the way for her team with a standout 16 points and 13 rebounds as the hosts got rolling with a first win.
Pauline Astier, Amy Okonkwo and Kariata Diaby came up with the goods for Tango Bourges Basket as they banked a first win by beating Olympiacos 88-53. Astier pulled the strings and handed out a fantastic 11 assists. Okonwko fired a game-high 20 points, while frontcourt partner Diaby registered a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds.
Johannes lights it up; Conde unstoppable as Praha take first win
French ace Marine Johannes dropped a sparkling 24 points after erupting for CBK Mersin in their 88-74 home success against Zabiny Brno as they moved to 2-0.
The loss was tough on the in-form Eliska Hamzova who went 10 of 13 from the floor in defeat for 22 points, while her Brno teammate Elissa Cunane had 13 points and as many boards. Maria Conde was even more impressive as she put on a clinic to carry ZVVZ USK Praha past Uni Gyor 82-68. The Spaniard was sensational as she produced 26 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds and 3 steals.
In the Game of the Week, DVTK HUNTHERM made up for their one-point heartbreaker at Landes by coming back from a slow start to beat Beretta Famila Schio 70-63. Veronika Kanyasi and Milica Jovanovic shared 34 points, while Janelle Salaun continued her hot start for Schio with 19 points and 9 boards.
KGHM BC Polkowice are smiling as they also got off the mark with a convincing 90-63 success at home to Villeneuve d'Ascq LM. Experienced forward Emma Cannon did the business for the home side to lead with 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Finally, Fenerbahce Opet never missed a beat on their home floor against Casademont Zaragoza as they took an 84-64 victory that was founded on another exceptional display from Emma Meesseman. The visitors had no answer to the Belgian ace who went to work and harvested 22 points, 7 assists, 4 assists and 4 steals.
Results
Thursday, October 17 Olympiacos 53-88 Tango Bourges Basket Perfumerias Avenida 81-52 Basket Landes Umana Reyer Venezia 75-67 Valencia Basket
Wednesday, October 16 CBK Mersin 88-74 Zabiny Brno Fenerbahce Opet 84-64 Casademont Zaragoza KGHM BC Polkowice 90-63 Villeneuve d'Ascq LM ZVVZ USK Praha 82-68 Uni Gyor DVTK HUNTHERM 70-63 Beretta Famila Schio
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