MUNICH (Germany) - Astou Ndour showed her class in a big way with a stunning display for Emlak Konut SK as the Spanish star came alive on EuroCup Women opening night to hand her team an exciting victory. There was also an influential contribution from Eve Wembanyama who inspired newcomers KBF Peja 03 to their first ever win in the competition.
Meanwhile, there are still another 15 exciting Week 1 encounters yet to take place and these are scheduled to be played on Thursday, October 9.
Key Storylines
Astou Ndour shows out with mammoth 38 efficiency to inspire Emlak Konut road win;
An eye-catching 27 points from Eve Wembanyama fuels a historic win for rookies Peja;
Elfic Fribourg take down reigning champions Villeneuve d'Ascq LM;
Castors Braine claim the scalp of EuroLeague Women Qualifiers participants Zabiny Brno.
Efficiency:
Awak Kuier (Emlak Konut SK) - 38
Points:
Awak Kuier (Emlak Konut SK) - 32
Rebounds:
Awak Kuier (Emlak Konut SK) - 10
Assists:
Joy Adams (Lointek Gernika Bizkaia), Andjelika Mitrashinovikj (Elfic Fribourg) - 8
Steals:
Garance Rabot (BLMA) - 6
Blocks:
Sokhna Fall (Villeneuve d' Ascq LM) - 3
No stopping Ndour; Wembanyama lights it up
Former FIBA Women's EuroBasket MVP Astou Ndour showed her qualities for Emlak Konut SK with a scorching 32 points and 10 rebounds to take the Turkish club to a hard-fought 81-73 triumph at Saarlouis Royals.
Unstoppable in the paint, she also added 4 assists and 2 steals to set up the win for her team.
Eve Wembanyama was also on top-form as she delivered a memorable first night success for KBF Peja 03 as they won 73-65 in a nail-biter at Levhartice Chumutov. Her 27 points proved to be the foundation for the maiden victory, as well as a sparkling 26-17 final quarter that got the Kosovo based club across the finish line.
Holders Villeneuve d'Ascq LM were brought back down to earth with a bump after they were beaten 75-68 at Elfic Fribourg. The Swiss side relied on a one two punch from Koi Love who amassed 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, while Nia Clouden and Julija Matic shared 34 points.
There was also a surprise for Zabiny Brno who played recently in the EuroLeague Women Qualifiers as they went down 80-72 at Castors Braine. A big last quarter and a 27 point headline effort from De Yona Gaston wrapped up the win for the Belgians.
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