MUNICH (Germany) - More tickets for the EuroCup Women knockout phase were snapped up on Thursday night, bringing to an end a pulsating race for clubs looking to extend their respective campaigns. Those who had the extra thrill of confirming their place at the very last opportunity included the likes of GEAS, Sleza Wroclaw, Elitzur Ramla and Lointek Gernika.
Meanwhile, NKA Universitas Pecs, BLMA, KKZ Crvena Zvezda, Rutronik Stars Keltern and BAXI Ferrol all completed perfect Regular Season records at 6-0.
Key Storylines
Ramla edge out Gernika in a dramatic clash but both clubs advance to the next phase;
GEAS overrun Sepsi to seal their spot with a fine team effort;
Fan favorite Zuzanna Kulinska headlines Sleza Wroclaw win against Fribourg.
Weekly Highs
Efficiency
Sedona Prince (Panathinaikos A.C.) - 33
Points
Nia Clouden (BCF Elfic Fribourg) - 29
Rebounds
Maud Huijbens (Rutronik Stars Keltern) - 17
Assists
Reka Dombai (TARR KSC Szekszard), Agnes Studer (NKA Universitas Pecs) - 11
Steals
Shaykala Thomas (Charnay Basket) - 6
Blocks
Multiple Players - 3
Night to remember for clubs who secure Play-Off spots
Elitzur Ramla almost blew a 15-point lead but prevailed 64-62 against Lointek Gernika Bizkaia as both teams still celebrated making the post-season. Ramla had a three-punch of Cheridene Green with 17 points and 9 rebounds, with Chelsea Nelson and Eden Rotberg sharing 32 points. Sarah Polleros and Emily Bessoir fired 20 points apiece in defeat.
GEAS made light work of sailing through as they strode past ACS Sepsi-SIC 78-43 on the road. Sara Roumy led the way with 16 points, but it was the rare sight of all 12 players getting onto the scoresheet which made it an even more satisfying success for the Italians.
Sleza Wroclaw were similarly dominant as they swept aside BCF Elfic Fribourg 90-65 in front of their fans. Zuzanna Kulinska paced the victory with 18 points and 5 assists. The hosts had to resist Nia Clouden who excelled for the Swiss with 29 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
Besiktas celebrated advancing as results went their way, with the Greek side having won in overtime 24 hours earlier - underlining how critical that victory was.
The matchups for the Play-Off Round 1 will be confirmed upon the outcome of the interrupted clash between BDS Dinamo Sassari and KP Brno.
FIBA