MUNICH (Germany) - The EuroCup Women Round of 16 tipped off with some huge individual shows and drama as Greek giants Panathinaikos A.C. and Olympiacos SFP both took first leg road wins.
There was a majestic display from Sedona Prince behind Panathinaikos beating MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec, while a last second intervention from Nausia Woolfolk handed Olympiacos a thrilling one-point win at Movistar Estudiantes.
Meanwhile, there are still another five Round of 16 first leg games to be played on Thursday, January 15.
Key Storylines
Sedona Prince posts a monster performance efficiency valuation of 41 to keep Panathinaikos rolling;
Olympiacos benefit from buzzer-beater in epic show with Estudaines which sets up exciting second leg;
Emmanuelle Tahane lights it up for the holders with a big show in Spain.
Weekly Highs
Efficiency: Sedona Prince (Panathinaikos A.C) - 41 Points: Feyonda Fitzgerald (Panathinaikos A.C) - 27 Rebounds: Sedona Prince (Panathinaikos A.C) - 18 Assists: Feyonda Fitzgerald (Panathinaikos A.C) - 7 Steals: Emmanuelle Tahane (Villeneuve d'Ascq) - 5 Blocks: Sedona Prince (Panathinaikos A.C) - 4
Greek duo and reigning champions rack up precious road wins
A stellar show from Sedona Prince, a superb cameo from Feyonda Fitzgerald and a spectacular last period proved to be the foundation for Panathinaikos A.C. taking a commanding 76-49 success at MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec. A blistering 22-4 finish to the contest has left the Greek side in a great position ahead of next week's home game.
But it was a monumental 22 points and 18 boards from the unstoppable Prince, along with 4 blocks that proved to be the difference-maker in the contest. As was the contribution from her teammate Fitzgerald, who came up with 27 points, 7 assists, 6 boards and 4 steals.
Nausia Woolfolk was the hero once more for Olympiacos as her game-winner at the buzzer handed them a slender 86-85 victory against Estudiantes.
Her late three-pointer proved to be the decisive shot and she top-scored for the visitors with 21 points.
Despite the defeat, Estudiantes will be confident of still progressing and especially if German rising star Frieda Buhner continues her great start to the calendar year having harvested 24 points and 12 rebounds.
Villeneuve d'Ascq LM had too much in their locker for Lointek Gernika Bizkaia as they collected a convincing 85-62 win. Emmanuelle Tahane was immense for the current champions and finished the contest with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals.
Results
Wednesday, January 14
MB Zaglebie Sosnowiec 49-76 Panathinaikos A.C Movistar Estudiantes 85-86 Olympaicos S.F.P Lointek Gernika Bizkaia 62-85 Villeneuve d'Ascq LM
Thursday, January 15
Athinaikos Qualco vs Sopron Basket Kibirkstis-TOKS vs CIMSA CBK Mersin Castors Braine vs LOTTO AZS UMCS Lublin Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen vs BLMA Perfumerias Avenida vs BAXI Ferrol
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