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EuroLeague Women’s week 5 may not have had any standout performances on the surface, but there were stories that began and ended during the games.
With one more week of first-round games left, only two spots remain to be filled. The 10 teams already advancing to the second round are: Basket Landes, Beretta Famila Schio, Casademont Zaragoza, ÇBK Mersin, Fenerbahçe Opet, Tango Bourges Basket, Umama Reyer Venezia, Valencia Basket Club, Žabiny Brno, and ZVVZ USK Praha.
2024 belongs to Amy Okonkwo
Tango Bourges Basket secured a spot in the next round with a strong performance from Amy Okonkwo. Scoring 17 points on 62 percent shooting, she led the team to victory against Olympiacos.
ÇBK Mersin defeated Žabiny with Natasha Howard and Yvonne Anderson leading the way in scoring and assists, respectively.
Győr’s best game was not enough
Despite a strong performance from Győr, they fell short against Praha. Bridget Carleton expressed her excitement about playing in Hungary and in the EuroLeague Women.
Praha emerged victorious with Brionna Jones’ dominant performance in the middle, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks.
Week 5 scores
Group A
Beretta Famila Schio 71, DVTK HUN-Therm Miskolc 57
Basket Landes 59, Avenida 58
Group B
ÇBK Mersin 64, Žabiny Brno 45
Tango Bourges Basket 82, Olympiacos B.C. 62
Group C
Villeneuve-d’Ascq LM 100, KGHM BC Polkowice 83
Fenerbahçe Opet 80, Casademont Zaragoza 69
Group D
ZVVZ USK Praha 81, UNI Győr 76
Valencia Basket Club 83, Umana Reyer Venezia 72
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