Bahçeşehir Koleji Men's Basketball Team advanced to the Eurocup semifinals. They defeated Slovenian team Cedevita Olimpija 85-81, thus guaranteeing a spot in the tournament's final four.
Bahçeşehir Koleji's Victory
Bahçeşehir Koleji started the game with a 3-pointer by Massinburg. However, Cedevita Olimpija took an 8-minute 17-0 run and won the first quarter 24-7.
The Game's Progress
In the second quarter, Bahçeşehir Koleji recovered with baskets from Furkan Korkmaz and Simonovic, narrowing the gap to 24-32 in the 16th minute. Cedevita Olimpija regained a 15-point lead (26-41) with Tasic's entry in the 18th minute.
Bahçeşehir Koleji's Comeback
Bahçeşehir Koleji reduced the gap to 8 points with Boutielle's outside shots in the remaining period. The Slovenian team led 46-38 at halftime.
The Semifinal Match
Bahçeşehir Koleji increased its defensive intensity and capitalized on Cedevita Olimpija's early foul troubles. They narrowed the gap to 1 point (51-52) in the 25th minute with free throws. The visiting team took a 9-point lead (65-56) into the final quarter.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Bahçeşehir Koleji | 85 |
| Cedevita Olimpija | 81 |
Bahçeşehir Koleji will face the winner of the Hapoel Bank Yahav (Israel) - Dreamland Gran Canaria (Spain) match in the semifinals.