Galatasaray and Gillespie prevented a major comeback by Trieste

2025-10-15T22:59:51+00:00 2025-10-15T23:00:30+00:00.

Stefan Acevski

15/Oct/25 22:59

Eurohoops.net
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The Turks had the advantage for 30 minutes before complicating things. However, with points from Freddie Gillespie, they celebrated in Italy

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

Galatasaray achieved a victory in the second round of the Champions League with a spectacular away win against Trieste, with a score of 91-90.

The game in northern Italy was decided by Freddie Gillespie, who scored points nine seconds before the end to cancel out Jarrod Uthoff’s three-pointer and give his team the lead (91-90).

Trieste had an opportunity to win, but Ramsey missed a three-pointer, allowing Galatasaray to celebrate the victory.

Will Cummings was outstanding for the winning team, scoring 25 points, with five assists and four rebounds. Fabian White also impressed with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Muhsin Yasar added ten points. On the other side, Mady Sissoko had a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Colbey Ross added 17 points.

Galatasaray now has a 2-0 record in Group E, the same as Würzburg. On the other hand, Trieste and Igokea have two losses.

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