Bourges advance to last eight as Avenida's hopes fade
BOURGES (EuroLeagueWomen) - Bourges became the latest side to book their place in the Quarter-Finals with a 64-60 home win against ESBVA-LM.
They completed a remarkable turnaround from a 1-5 start in Group A with four players in double figures to lead a balanced attack from Bourges.
They trailed 30-34 at half-time before an improved display in the second half helped to get their seventh win of the Regular Season.
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The fate of ZVVZ USK Praha is still in their hands, although they were beaten 61-77 by Sopron Basket as the visitors locked down second spot for home advantage in the next round.
Yvonne Turner scored 20 points to lead Sopron to a 9-4 record, while Prague dropped to 7-6 with their next round status undecided.
Galatasaray's top four hopes remain alive despite suffering a 67-92 loss at home to Dynamo Kursk with the defending champions continuing their run, but the Istanbul side need results to go their way next week.
Nadezhda edged closer to securing a spot in EuroCup Women, whilst denting Perfumerias Avenida's Quarter-Final chances in the process with an 89-78 victory.
Brionna Jones top-scored with 21 points as the hosts dominated the first half before a strong finish from Avenida, who will be heading into EuroCup Women if Famila Schio are victorious on Thursday.
Yakin Dogu Universitesi moved to 11-3 and wrapped up home-court advantage in their Quarter-Final with a hard-fought 76-65 triumph against city rivals, Fenerbahce.
Kayla McBride led her side to victory with 17 points as five players hit double figures, including Courtney Vandersloot who finished with 10 points, 9 boards, 6 assists and 2 steals in a key all-round display.
Anastasiya Verameyenka had 19 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks in defeat for the hosts.
Meanwhile, Wisla CANPACK maintained their chances of securing a spot in EuroCup Women as they eased to a 85-57 win at BLMA behind 15 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 blocks from Cheyenne Parker.
CCC Polkowice picked up their third win as Alysha Clark and Temi Fagbenle combined for 50 points on 19-of-27 shooting in an 80-66 victory over Castors Braine.
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