MUNICH (Germany) - There were talking points galore right across EuroCup Women Gameday 2 with some big names and tournament frontrunners taken down, as well as a string of standout performances.
Key Storylines
Bulgarian side Montana claim major scalp on one of their most memorable European nights;
TTT Riga centerpiece produces an amazing show with giant performance efficiency valuation;
Cinkarna Celje celebrate huge success as they underline dark horse status;
Classy Cubaj shows Reyer have eyes set on big things this season.
Weekly Highs
Efficiency: Aubrey Griffin (TTT Riga) - 40 Points: Keiunna Walker (Panserraikos), Leah Scott (UZKK Student Nis) - 30 Rebounds: Multiple Players - 13 Assists: Stella Johnson (BLMA) - 14 Steals: Sara Bejedi (Panathinaikos A.C), Claudia Sorano (MEINS Avenida) - 5 Blocks: Multiple players - 3
Kane and Dimitrova magical for Montana; Griffin inks 40 efficiency
The celebrations were big for Montana 2003 as they completed a stunning 82-73 win against the visiting Spar Girona.
Ndioma Kane was on fire and finished with 23 points, 10 boards and 4 steals, while Radostina Dimitrova was also outstanding with 19 points and 8 rebounds.
Trailing with just over six minutes remaining, Montana got the job done down the stretch with a strong finish to the contest. Tilbe Senyurek replied with a game-high 27 points for the visitors.
Aubrey Griffin was sensational for TTT Riga in their 84-62 triumph at Universitatea Cluj. She made 10 of 12 from the field for 22 points, while coming close to a triple-double with 9 assists and 8 rebounds - as well as 4 steals.
Slovenian outfit Cinkarna Celje made a statement by smashing past KP Brno 92-62 as Zorana Radonjic starred with 26 points, 4 assists and 4 steals. They could be one to watch as the season unfolds.
One of the performances of the night came from Umana Reyer Venezia who rolled past Elitzur Ramle 79-64. Center Lorela Cubaj had a huge night with 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Ivana Dojkic underlined her team's quality and silverware potential with 15 points and 4 steals.
DVTK HUNTHERM are another side that could be dreaming of going all the way this season and they showed why as they coasted past ZKK Brod na Savi 89-56. Fanni Szabo and Nicole Enabosi scored 20 and 18 points respectively.
Two of the most entertaining games both came on German soil. Firstly, SBS Ostrava dug out an 84-80 win at Rutronik Stars Keltern led by 23 points from Estonian star Kadri-Ann Lass. Meanwhile, ALBA Berlin were delighted to take their first win as they saw off Castors Braine 75-68.
Zabiny Brno won 95-59 at HBA Helsinki to show they could yet be a contender, esepcially with the leadership of Eliska Joklova.
Schaquilla Nunn made a big impression for SL Benfica on debut during Gameday 1 and was at it again this time around. Her 20 points and 11 boards fueled an exciting 82-75 triumph at UZKK Student Nis, with Leah Scott netting 30 points in defeat.
There was a French double as Landerneau Bretagne Basket beat Elfic Fribourg 88-63 thanks to 28 points from Harmoni Turner, while Charnay Basket outlasted AEL Limassol WBC 93-80.
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