ZVVZ USK Praha hit top gear against Schio to wrap up Final Four spot

PRAGUE (Czech Republic) - Czech powerhouse ZVVZ USK Praha will step out at EuroLeague Women Final Four after they took a 90-77 victory in their Quarter-Finals decider against Beretta Famila Schio.

Booking their return to the season finale for the first time since 2019, a rapid start underpinned the Prague side's triumph as they opened the offensive taps to full flow right from tip-off.

With Teja Oblak handing out 6 assists in the first quarter and Alyssa Thomas taking over, the hosts built a commanding  16-point advantage. And, while Schio rallied approaching half-time to cut the gap, Praha re-discovered their shooting touch after the break, opening up with a 12-3 run.

Stretching their advantage to 20 points, it gave them the cushion they needed for the closing stages when Schio came roaring back and briefly slashed the deficit to 7 points.

It was an impressive team effort from Praha, with multiple contributions from their headline performers. The in-form Maria Conde amassed a stellar 25 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists , while Thomas recorded 19 points, 6 boards and 5 assists.

Center Brionna Jones chipped in with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Belgian shooter Kim Mestdagh was on fire for Schio and netted a superb 26 points.

ZVVZ USK Praha join Fenerbahce Safiport and Sopron Basket at Final Four, with the winner of Perfumerias Avenida and Spar Girona on Saturday night completing the field. 

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