Road joy for quartet in opening Play-Off Round 1 match-ups
MUNICH (Germany) - The Play-Off Round 1 curtain was raised on Wednesday night and the visiting teams dominated with a clean sweep as all four clubs picked up first-leg wins on their respective travels.
MUNICH (Germany) - The Play-Off Round 1 curtain was raised on Wednesday night and the visiting teams dominated with a clean sweep as all four clubs picked up first leg victories on their respective travels.
Artego Bydgoszcz completed a third win this season over ACS Sepsi as they registered a 70-61 triumph in Romania, adding to their two victories during the Regular Season. The home defense had no answer for the brilliance of Lithuanian ace Laura Miskiniene, who amassed a jaw-dropping double-double of 21 points and 20 rebounds.
Lointek Gernika Bizkaia prevailed 57-52 at Tsmoki-Minsk in a hard-fought and defensively orientated contest. A smart 14 points and 7 boards from Nogaye Lo was critical for the Spaniards - as was an all action 12 rebounds, 7 points, 5 assists and 3 steals from Julie Wojta.
CCC Polkowice overran Botas SK 75-66 thanks to Greek forward Artemis Spanou shining brightly with a dazzling 30 points and Ana Maria Filip weighing in with 11 points and 14 rebounds. Frida Eldebrink recorded 20 points in defeat for the hosts.
Meanwhile, Roche Vendee are enjoying their first ever adventure in the competition as they claimed the scalp of Besiktas TRC Insaat 83-79 in Istanbul. Jasmine Bailey was the difference-maker with 17 points from 70 percent shooting and also accumulating 9 rebounds and 3 steals.
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