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    Which teams have already qualified for Play-Off Round 1?

    MUNICH (Germany) - With time ticking down in the Regular Season, a number of clubs have already advanced to the Play-Off Round 1, while others are looking to lock down the last remaining spots.

    MUNICH (Germany) - With time ticking down in the EuroCup Women Regular Season, a number of clubs have already advanced to the Play-Off Round 1, while others are looking to lock down the last remaining spots. 

    There are 32 tickets up for grabs as per the Competition System, with every first and second placed teams in the 12 groups assured of a place - as well as the best eight third-placed sides. 

    Here's a rundown of which clubs are already safely into the Play-Off Round 1.

    SPAR GIRONA 

    Current record: 4-0 (1st place in Group B)

    With Regan Magarity having posted a season double-double, as well as Kelsey Mitchell showing her scoring touch with more than 17 points per game, it's no surprise that Spar Girona find themselves with a flawless record. Their next matchup is a real blockbuster as they face InvestInTheWest Enea Gorzow in a duel for top spot.

    INVESTINTHEWEST ENEA GORZOW  

    Current record: 3-1 (2nd place in Group B)

    Revenge is on the menu when they face group leaders Spar Girona, having lost by just two points at home. In fact there's been a lot of drama so far, having sealed their place off the back of an 83-81 win against Piestanske Cajky. Gorzow are fueled by a super three-pronged attack of Chloe Bibby, Stephanie Jones and Elena Tsineke.

    GALATASARAY CAGDAS FACTORING 

    Current record: 4-0 (1st place in Group C)

    Two-time champions Galatasaray are safely into the next stage having posted a flawless record so far. This has been built around the brilliance of October MVP Myisha Hines-Allen who has absolutely teared it up so far with 23 points and 15 boards per game. She will be vital in the next crunch meeting with nearest rivals Union Feminine Angers.

    UNION FEMININE ANGERS 

    Current record: 3-1 (2nd place in Group C)

    One basket away from being Group leaders, the only loss so far was an agonizing 71-70 home court reverse to Galatasaray. It means this next meeting in Istanbul between the teams promises plenty and could be another epic. Veteran pair Julie Wojta and Jasmine Bailey have both excelled - as have rising stars Leila Lacan and Marine Dursus.

    LATTES MONTPELLIER 

    Current record: 3-0 (1st place in Group D)

    Belgian Cats' star Kyara Linskens and French national team sharp-shooter Mamignan Toure have been the leaders so far and have lifted Lattes-Montpellier to the next phase. Taking first place will require coming out on top in a mouth-watering cross-border derby with Lointek Gernika Bizkaia, who they beat in 70-69 earlier in the campaign.

    BASKET NAMUR CAPITALE 

    Current record: 2-1 (1st place in Group G)

    With two wins against strugglers SL Benfica and a loss to Caledonia Gladiators, the next meeting with their group rivals on November 30 will be decisive in pursuit of first place. Peyton Whitted has done the business in the paint with more than 12 points and as many boards per game, while Dajah Daniel is top scorer with 14 points per outing. 

    CALEDONIA GLADIATORS 

    Current record: 2-0 (2nd place in Group G)

    Unbeaten in their historical first season in the competition, the next task for the Gladiators is to avoid a slip-up against SL Benfica in their next matchup. If they navigate this, it will be a straight fight against Namur for first place, having locked down the Belgians 49-42 at home. Spanish ace Ariadna Pujol has lit it up for the debutantes so far.

    TANGO BOURGES BASKET 

    Current record: 4-0 (1st place in Group H)

    Tango Bourges Basket know what lifting the silverware means and right now they look like genuine contenders having not yet lost in Group H. An absolute glut of talent and massive experience is just getting it done, with Kayla Alexander, Artemis Spanou, Kamile Nacickaite and Sarah Michel particularly impressive so far. 

    LONDON LIONS 

    Current record: 4-0 (1st place in Group I)

    Having gotten over the disappointment of coming up short in the EuroLeague Women Qualifiers, they're unbeaten - despite having had big-hitter Megan Gustafson sidelined with an injury for weeks. It's a good job they have Temi Fagbenle to lead the way instead, with Lions now looking to seal first place by beating Castors Braine again. 

    CASTORS BRAINE 

    Current record: 3-1 (2nd place in Group I)

    Chasing London for first place, the Belgian side have posted a very positive campaign, helped by the expertise of playcaller Fred Dusart. It's been done with great teamwork and a number of players all posting double-digits in efficiency led by Victaria Saxton, Jelena Vucetic, Ines Joris, Jessica Lindstrom and young Nastja Claessens.

    MOVISTAR ESTUDIANTES 

    Current record: 4-0 (1st place in Group K)

    You could make a case that the Spanish team's 4-0 record is the most impressive of any team since it is a tough looking group on paper. But they have done a great job and sit proudly 4-0 helped by their choking defensive capabilities and also some nice team-leading numbers from Marena Whittle, Kourtney Treffers and Laura Mendez.

    Teams that could qualify this week: Flammes Carolo Basket, Cadi La Seu, Lointek Gernika Bizkaia, Kangoeroes Mechelen, Besiktas, TTT Riga, Melikgazi Kayseri, Umana Reyer Venice, NKA Universitas Pecs, VBW Arka Gdynia, Emlak Konut SK, Roche Vendee Basket

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