The top 3 reasons Lyon ASVEL Feminin can win EuroCup Women

LYON (France) - The EuroCup Women title race has never been so open and with the Quarter-Finals now in sight, we reveal why Lyon ASVEL Feminin can take the prestigious silverware.

The first hurdle that needs to be overcome by Lyon is Spar Citylift Girona, who they will face in the last eight.

1. They are the LFB leaders

The French League is widely recognized as one of the best on the Continent and it is Lyon who are riding high at the summit. That in itself shows their resilience, consistency, quality and potential. This is a serious team with big ambitions - both in the LFB and in EuroCup Women. Their results so far in both competitions suggest they are a serious contender to deliver the trophy.

2. The unstoppable Dos Santos and Clark making crunch time

Clarissa Dos Santos has had such an amazing campaign and you could argue has been in contention for Regular Season MVP. The Brazilian forward has averaged a brilliant double-double of 16.2 points and 10.8 boards per game - netting at almost 53 percent from the field. She has also been about a whole lot more than just scoring and rebounding, also contributing 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals per outing. Meanwhile it feels like this is a go-time for Alysha Clark if she is healthy (after missing out recently with a knee injury) and her class could be the difference maker in the season clutch. Cream rises to the top and we're expecting that if Lyon do continue with a deep run towards the podium, it will be because she has hit top gear! Hopefully, she will be back on the floor and if she is, this is a massive boost to Lyon's chances.

3. Because the numbers stack up

Lyon ASVEL Feminin have had a super season as their results clearly show, but dig beneath the surface and you will get more evidence of just how effective and impactful they have been. They are the second best team in EuroCup Women this season in assists, steals and efficiency. They are also the third best scorers with 81.7 points per outing - something that shows just what a fantastic arsenal of offensive weapons they have.

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