Sopron survive scare, ESBVA-LM recover from slow start in road victories
MUNICH (EuroLeague Women) - Sopron Basket and ESBVA-LM prevailed in contrasting road victories as the Regular Season action continued on Wednesday.
Sopron looked in control with a 20-point cushion in the third quarter at Galatasaray, but Jelena Dubljevic - who finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds - led a fightback from the hosts before they fell just short in a 73-75 loss.
Aleksandra Crvendakic netted a game-high 20 points as Sopron managed to hold on to claim their fifth win of the campaign.
Fontos győzelem! Köszönjük srácok! / Great victory! Thank you! We are one team! :) pic.twitter.com/1IUpQ6GApa
— WB SOPRON (@WBSopron) December 13, 2017
ESBVA-LM struggled to settle against CCC Polkowice as they found themselves 0-16 behind before eventually pulling out a 69-61 success. Nevena Jovanovic fired in 28 points to lead her side to victory as a dominant second period atoned for their slow start.
Meanwhile, Dynamo Kursk maintained their perfect record as they overcame Castors Braine in a 72-60 win away from home with 20 points for Epiphanny Prince.
Fenerbahce survived a testing final period as they edged out Nadezhda for a 66-64 road triumph. Kia Vaughn had 15 points and 10 boards for the visitors as they made it six wins from eight in Group B.
Alba Torrens posted a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds as UMMC Ekaterinburg also moved to 6-2 with a comfortable 74-49 success at Wisla Can-Pack.
After four home victories, Perfumerias Avenida finally secured their first success on their travels with a dominant 67-44 win at BLMA.
Bourges Basket made it back-to-back wins at home as they saw off ZVVZ USK Praha for an 86-72 victory, led by Valeriane Ayayi, Cristina Ouvina and Marine Johannes. The trio combined for 57 points to help their side improve to a 3-5 mark.
« On a passé un cap depuis Sopron, on a gagné en expérience et on sait tuer le match » @valeriane_ayayi #FiertéTango #EuroleagueWomen pic.twitter.com/akTVdfCUni
— Tango Bourges Basket (@BourgesBasket) December 13, 2017
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