FIBA Europe Cup – Day 6 of Regular Season

BenjaminSimonsGroup ABenfica – Brussels 75-80Very important is a home loss of third ranked Portuguese Benfica (3-3) against fourth ranked Belgian Basic-Fit Brussels (1-5) on Wednesday night. Host Benfica was defeated by Basic-Fit Brussels in a tough game in Benfica 75-80. It looked good early as Benfica took a 12-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Basic-Fit Brussels took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 5 points. They made 17-of-21 charity shots (81.0 percent) during the game. Basic-Fit Brussels players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Benfica helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American power forward Brandon Ubel (209-91, college: Nebraska, agency: Pensack Sports) who had a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds. Lithuanian guard Augustas Peciukevicius (192-91) chipped in 16 points and 5 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American-Hungarian forward Damian Hollis (203-88, college: G.Washington) who recorded a double-double by scoring 21 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists and American power forward Raven Barber (206, college: Mt.St.Mary’s) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Basic-Fit Brussels maintains fourth position in Group A with 1-5 record. Benfica at the other side keeps the third place with three games lost. Top scorers:Brussels: B.Ubel 17+11reb+1ast, A.Peciukevicius 16+5reb, D.Loubry 13+2ast, A.Lichodzijewski 9+2reb+4ast, C.Dowe 9+5reb+6ast, J.Foerts 6+1reb+1astBenfica: D.Hollis 21+11reb+4ast, R.Barber 13+1reb+3ast, D.Raivio 11+1reb, C.Morais 9+3reb+3ast, J.Soares 7+2reb+2ast, N.Oliveira 5+1reb+2astgschID: 509805Chalon – Alba 106-77Second defeat of Hungarian Alba (4-2) against second ranked French Chalon/Saor (4-2) 106-77 was the most important game of the last round. It was a key game for the top position in Group A. The game without a history. Chalon/Saor led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Alba’s 42. Chalon/Saor looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists comparing to just 12 passes made by Alba’s players. It was a good game for American swingman Cameron Clark (201-91, college: Oklahoma) who led his team to a victory with 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Moustapha Fall (218-92) contributed with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners. American forward James Farr (208-92, college: Xavier) replied with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and his fellow American import point guard Brandon Taylor (178-94, college: Utah) added 16 points and 4 assists in the effort for Alba. Five Chalon/Saor and four Alba players scored in double figures. Chalon/Saor keeps a position of Group A leader, which they share with BK Pardubice. Top scorers:Chalon: C.Clark 26+7reb+4ast, M.Fall 18+13reb+4ast, J.Nzeulie 15+4reb+2ast, J.Roberson 11+4reb+11ast, L.Harris 11+1reb+4ast, A.Bouteille 10+2rebAlba: J.Farr 20+10reb+1ast, B.Taylor 16+2reb+4ast, J.Edwards 14+6reb+1ast, A.Keller 10+3reb+3ast, P.Lorant 8+3reb+1ast, B.Burgess 5+4reb+1astgschID: 509790Group BGravelines – Limburg United 77-84Leading French Gravelines-Dunkerque (4-2) recorded its second loss at the home court. Hosts were defeated by fourth ranked Belgian Limburg United (1-5) 84-77. The guests were ahead by 8 points but lost the second period ending it with a 1-point deficit before their 25-17 run, which allowed them to win the game. Limburg United forced 19 Gravelines-Dunkerque turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. American forward Benjamin Simons (203-91, college: Drake) scored 29 points (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Seth Tuttle (203-92, college: N.Iowa) chipped in 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) during the contest. Limburg United’s coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. The best for the losing side was British forward Myles Hesson (198-90) with 19 points and 8 rebounds and guard Mathis Keita (192-92, college: Indiana, PA) scored 15 points and 4 assists. Limburg United maintains fourth position in Group B with 1-5 record. Gravelines-Dunkerque at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. They share the position with BK Pardubice. Top scorers:Limburg United: B.Simons 29+2reb+1ast, S.Tuttle 18+8reb+5ast, A.Lodwick 9+4reb+5ast, J.Swing 6+4reb+3ast, J.Anderson 5+4reb+5ast, E.Lasisi 5+1reb+1astGravelines: M.Hesson 19+8reb+3ast, K.Gibson 15+4reb+2ast, M.Keita 15+3reb+4ast, S.Henry 9+1reb+3ast, R.Solomon 8+10reb, A.Cel 7+5reb+1astgschID: 509804Kormend – Groningen 72-79An interesting game was also home defeat of 3rd ranked Hungarian Kormend in a game versus Dutch Groningen (#2) 79-72. Kormend was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. They outrebounded Kormend 39-24 including 29 on the defensive glass. American point guard Lance Jeter (191-88, college: Nebraska) notched 26 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Croatian power forward Drago Pasalic (208-84, agency: Court Side) supported him with 10 points and 11 rebounds. Five Groningen players scored in double figures. Even 31 points and 5 rebounds by American-Guinea-Bissau point guard Perry Petty (185-88, college: UTRGV) did not help to save the game for Kormend. American forward Terry Allen (203-93, college: Richmond) added 17 points and 5 rebounds. Defending Dutch champion maintains second position in Group B with 4-2 record having just ten point less than leader Chalon, which they share with BK Pardubice. Loser Kormend keeps the third place with three games lost. They share the position with Apoel. Top scorers:Groningen: L.Jeter 26+7reb+3ast, S.Cunningham 15+2reb+2ast, A.Slagter 12+2reb+3ast, J.Dourisseau 10+5reb+3ast, D.Pasalic 10+11reb+1ast, C.Fieler 4+7reb+5astKormend: P.Petty 31+5reb+3ast, T.Allen 17+5reb+2ast, L.Smith Jr. 10+5reb+4ast, D.Saddler 6+1reb+1ast, J.Loveridge 6+3reb+1ast, M.Csorvasi 2+1rebgschID: 509801Group CMons-Hainaut – Telekom Bsk 72-82No shocking result in a game when first ranked German Telekom Baskets (3-1) beat 3rd ranked Belgian Belfius Mons-Hainaut (1-3) in Jemappes 82-72 on Tuesday. The game was mostly controlled by Telekom Baskets. Belfius Mons-Hainaut was better in fourth quarter 26-24. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Telekom Baskets dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Belfius Mons-Hainaut’s 26. They outrebounded Belfius Mons-Hainaut 34-20 including 20 on the defensive glass. It was a good game for American point guard Josh Mayo (181-87, college: Ill.-Chicago, agency: Stanislav Ryzhov) who led his team to a victory with 13 points and 4 assists. The other American import forward Ken Horton (199-89, college: Cent.Conn.St.) contributed with 15 points and 4 steals for the winners. Four Telekom Baskets players scored in double figures. Croatian guard Ante Delas (200-88) replied with 24 points and swingman Idris Lasisi (188-88, college: Whitworth) added 14 points (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) in the effort for Belfius Mons-Hainaut. Telekom Baskets maintains first position in Group C with 3-1 record. Loser Belfius Mons-Hainaut keeps the third place with three games lost. Top scorers:Telekom Bsk: K.Horton 15+3reb+1ast, J.Mayo 13+3reb+4ast, F.Koch 11+2reb+1ast, F.Barovic 10+6reb, O.Silins 10+3reb, J.Gamble 9+6reb+1astMons-Hainaut: A.Delas 24+3reb, I.Lasisi 14+2reb+2ast, L.Bosco 11+3reb+2ast, A.Gorgemans 7+2reb+3ast, J.Mann 6+2reb+1ast, T.Demps 4+2reb+3astgschID: 509789Group DFC Porto – Sopron KC 76-88The game between closely ranked teams ended with one of their biggest challengers Portuguese FC Porto Ferpinta’s (0-6) home loss to third ranked Hungarian Sopron KC (2-4) 76-88 on Wednesday. The guests trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 8-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 88-76. It was a good game for American guard Kelvin Lewis (195-88, college: Houston) who led his team to a victory with 23 points. Serbian-Hungarian center Marko Spica (205-86, college: Cent.Michigan, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) contributed with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 13 rebounds for the winners. Four Sopron KC players scored in double figures. Miguel Queiroz (202-91) replied with 15 points and 7 rebounds and point guard Pedro Bastos (186-94) added 16 points and 5 assists in the effort for FC Porto Ferpinta. FC Porto Ferpinta’s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Sopron KC maintains third position in Group D with 2-4 record having just eight point less than leader Chalon. Defending Portuguese champion FC Porto Ferpinta still closes the standings with six games lost. Top scorers:Sopron KC: K.Lewis 23+3reb+3ast, A.Dufault 19+1reb+2ast, M.Spica 14+13reb+1ast, G.Denes 10+1ast, J.Threatt …

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