MUNICH (Germany) - There were celebrations for C'Chartres Metropole Basket Feminin, BAXI Ferrol and Saarlouis Royals as the trio all collected win doubles in the EuroCup Women Qualifiers to make the Regular Season.
This followed on from Elitzur Ramle and GEAS Basket having already cemented their respective places in the main phase of this season's competition.
C'Chartres catch fire again to cut down Chomutov
French side C'Chartres completed a comprehensive win-double against Levhartice Chomutov as they racked up a stunning 87-46 success in Czechia. Racing into an early 28-11 advantage, the visitors continued to soar.
Blanche Mavambou top-scored with 18 points and Jasmine Bailey did the job defensively by snapping up 6 steals.
Koskimies hot-hand carries Royals into Regular Season
Having already pocketed a substantial victory last week on the road, there was little doubt that Saarlouis Royals would repeat their good work at home, and so it proved as they swept past Ravens de Geneve 77-56.
The headline effort came from Finland national team ace Elina Koskimies who had a red-hot night from long-range. She made a superb 6 of 7 triples on her way to 21 points. Meanwhile Jordyn Jenkins starred inside, finishing with a perfect 6 of 6 as she added 14 points and 5 assists.
Ferrol fly past Beroe again to seal the deal
BAXI Ferrol produced an 83-58 triumph against Beroe Stara Zagora that saw them storm into the Regular Season. Already ahead by 15 points courtesy of their first leg win in Bulgaria, they completed the task for a second time.
The Spanish side were inspired by Katerina Galickova and Karolina Sotolova who recorded 15 and 14 points respectively. The defeat was tough on Deana Stoyanovska who poured in a monumental 30 points for the visitors.
GEAS seal win double as White stays hot and Cornelius shows out
Holding a previous 11-point lead from the first leg meeting on Spanish soil, GEAS collected another hard fought victory in the return game as they eased out Estepona 76-71.
The one-two punch of Lani White and Laura Cornelius took them into the Regular Season. The former continued her hot streak from the first leg as she poured in another 25 points - as well as pulling down 6 boards. Dutch point guard Cornelius showcased her skills with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
Ramle in cruise control to ride into main phase
Having already put one foot into the Regular Season with a commanding road win at Proteas Voulas, there was more of the same for Elitzur Ramle as they wrapped things up with an 88-56 success in the return matchup.
Racing out of sight with a mammoth 32-12 opening period, Mikiah Herbert-Harrigan was the initial spark. Emma Rinat showed out as she made 6 of 7 from the floor en-route to 15 points, also adding 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. Daniel Raber top-scored for the winning side with 20 points.
Second leg games
Thursday, October 1
Levhartice Chomutov 46-87 C'Chartres Metropole Basket Feminin (110-167 first leg) Saarlouis Royals 77-56 Ravens de Geneve (186-131 first leg) BAXI Ferrol 83-58 Beroe Stara Zagora (159-119 first leg)
Wednesday, September 30 GEAS Basket 76-71 Impulso 360 CAB Estepona (152-136 first leg)
Friday, September 25 Elitzur Ramle 88-56 Proteas Voulas (167-102 aggregate)
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