LDLC ASVEL, Tango Bourges and CBK Mersin take last Quarter-Finals spots

MUNICH (Germany) - The last spots for the EuroCup Women Quarter-Finals were claimed on Wednesday night as LDLC ASVEL Feminin, Tango Bourges Basket and CBK Mersin Yenisehir Bld all moved to the last eight.

LDLC ASVEL Feminin had to work hard to take a well-earned and rare draw in their first leg matchup with AZS UMCS Lublin, but home advantage in the return game proved precious as they posted a 78-54 triumph to advance to the next phase. 

The hosts cut loose during the second quarter when they amassed 30 points during the period to move ahead by double-digits at the interval. The French side went on to score the first 14 points of the second half which put them out of sight.

It was a big team effort, with Marine Johannes and Aleksandra Crvendakic sharing 30 points, while Belgian guard Julie Allemand handed out 8 assists.

Tango Bourges ensured a double celebration for French basketball as they eased past Olympiacos SFP. The home fans enjoyed watching their team follow a comfortable first-leg win with a convincing 76-59 success.

Laetitia Guapo remains on fire after a sparkling 20 points, while veteran Elodie Godin rolled back the years with an all-action 6 points, 9 boards, 5 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks..

Meanwhile Turkish club CBK Mersin Yenisehir Bld were unstoppable twice in a row against Ukrainian opponents BC Prometey.

Mersin racked up a massive 48 point aggregate win after a one-sided 95-66 triumph in Wednesday's second meeting. British star Temi Fagbenle showed out with an impressive 21 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds.

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