MUNICH (Germany) - Mariam Coulibaly put her name up in lights with a stunning show for Spar Girona as they took another Second Round success, while both Galatasaray Cagdas Faktoring and Beretta Famila Schio got themselves back on a winning note.
Coulibaly was unstoppable with a power-packed show in the paint as Girona moved to 7-1 by beating Flammes Carolo Basket. Meanwhile, Schio took down holders Praha in what was arguably their best show of the season, with Galatasaray blasting past Tango Bourges Basket.
There are also still another three Week 8 matchups to be played on Thursday, December 18.
Key Storylines
Coulibaly produces a spectacular double-double to take Girona past Carolo;
Schio lean on Shepard's shooting perfection to sink reigning champs Praha;
Oblak shines as Galatasaray cruise past Bourges to improve to 7-1.
Weekly Highs
Efficiency: Mariam Coulibaly (Spar Girona) - 39 Points: Mariam Coulibaly (Spar Girona) - 30 Rebounds: Mariam Coulibaly (Spar Girona) - 14 Assists: Maria Conde (Beretta Famila Schio) - 9 Steals: Elizabeth Williams (Galatasaray Cagdas Faktoring) / Jasmine Keys (Beretta Famila Schio) - 4 Blocks: Laetitia Guapo (Tango Bourges Basket) - 2
Coulibaly masterclass; Schio and Galatasaray back on a winning track
Mariam Coulibaly was the centerpiece of an 83-68 win for Spar Girona against Flammes Carolo Basket as she showed out with a monumental display. The center stepped off court with a blistering performance efficiency valuation of 39 after contributing 30 points and 14 rebounds.
Girona also relied on a brilliant cameo from Lithuanian magician, Juste Jocyte. The young talent netted a super 24 points, as well as 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
Schio hit top gear and that left Praha trailing in their wake as they recorded a convincing 99-78 win. Jessica Shepard was the main architect of the victory, racking up a stellar 8 of 8 from the field on her way to 16 points and also adding 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
Meanwhile, Maria Conde also caught the eye with 16 points and 9 assists as the Italian side improved to 5-3.
Galatasaray made a quick-fire 28-12 start against Tango Bourges Basket and never had cause to look back after it provided the base for a comfortable 80-62 victory - also ending their opponents' impressive winning streak.
Teja Oblak used her experience and class in the backcourt to pull the strings and top scored with 19 points, while Kamiah Smalls and Dorka Juhasz shared 26 points in support - the former also dishing out 6 assists.
Results
Wednesday, December 17
Galatasaray Cagdas Faktoring 80-62 Tango Bourges Basket Flammes Carolo Basket 68-83 Spar Girona Beretta Famila Schio 99-78 ZVVZ USK Praha
Thursday, December 18
Basket Landes vs Valencia Basket Club Umana Reyer Venezia vs DVTK HUNTHERM Casademont Zaragoza vs Fenerbahce Opet
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