BAXI Manresa takes its first away win from a hot track
The Manresa team won 79-86 on the Aris court in Thessaloniki in a match that was unblocked by Obasohan in the second half, with Plummer and Ubal also standing out.
79 Aris Thessaloniki Betsson I Jones 9, Forbes, Harrell 15, Kulboka 4 and Enoch 19; Mitrou-Long 12, Merkviladze 2, Forester 8, Poulianitis, Gkiouzelis and Bochoridis 10
86 BAXI Manresa I Dani Pérez 3, Obasohan 20, Reyes 5, Steinbergs 10 and Akobundu-Ehiogu; Benitez 4, Ubal 13, Knudsen 3, Olinde 4, Golden 4, Izaw-Bolavie 2, Plummer 18
Scores: 18-27, 25-17, 21-22, 15-20
BAXI Manresa earned its third Eurocup victory, its first away from home, after defeating Greek side Aris Thessaloniki Betsson (79-86).
The players coached by Diego Ocampo had a great start, posting an initial 3-14 run. The Greeks responded immediately, but Plummer appeared to sink three three-pointers, giving his team a nine-point lead at the end of the first quarter (18-27).
In the second quarter, the Yellows gradually narrowed the gap and even took the lead (36-34). The two teams then traded points, and the Reds went into halftime leading by a narrow margin thanks to a free throw by Obasohan (43-44).
Coming out of the locker room, the game was very even. The Manresa side led for most of the time, but were unable to open a gap. The third quarter ended with a two-point lead for the Bages side (64-66).
In the final ten minutes, the visitors, led by Ubal, scored eleven consecutive points and achieved a maximum lead of thirteen points (66-79). The home side closed the gap by just six points (77-83), but Obasohan then rounded off his great performance to seal the victory.
On Sunday, starting at 7:00 PM, BAXI Manresa will visit the difficult court of one of the best teams in Europe, Real Madrid.