Estudiantes got the win in a thriller

2017-10-18T22:36:11+00:00 2017-10-18T22:36:11+00:00.

Alex Madrid

18/Oct/17 22:36

Eurohoops.net

The Spanish side had more problems than expected in the second round of Basketball Champions League, still, they got the win.

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

Estudiantes remained undefeated, as the Spaniards beat Rosa Radom at home with 78 – 68.

Affected by the absence of Sylven Landesberg, Estudiantes got a bit of a scare. Three almost consecutive three-pointers for the hosts broke open the game in the second quarter (40 – 25, 17′).

Their great scoring performance seemed to be enough, but the Polish side still had a lot to say. With one quarter remaining Rosa Radom turned the tables and got the lead (57 – 58) with Mateusz Szczypinski making the difference and finishing the game with 17 points and 9 boards. Kevin Punter also contributed with 20 points but shooting 6/20 from the field.

Despite Estudiantes’ bad performance, Omar Cook controlled the tempo at the end, the hosts reacted and his team got their second win.

The key: Estudiantes shot too many three-pointers (9/30). That’s the main reason why the game was that close.

The star: Darío Brizuela scored 17 points for the winners, including 4/5 beyond the arc.

 Photo Credits: FIBA

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