Akademik wins a thriller in Stara Zagora
In the battle of the two Bulgarian teams, BC Akademik Plovdiv managed to come out on top over BC Beroe. Away in Stara Zagora the Plovdiv side managed to win a thrilling game 86-85 and this way started the new season in Delasport Balkan League in a great way.
Everything was decided in the final minute as before that the team exchanged good moments. Akademik led by 9 at the break and by 6 after 30 minutes and the visitors entered the final minute leading by 5 points. Beroe managed to not only cut the deficit but when Kaleb Bishop was fouled shooting a triple with 9 seconds to play, he made all of his free throws to put his team up by 1. Then the visitors had a chance and with 2.2 to go Sekulov was fouled. He also made his free throws and as Beroe made a mistake, the visitors celebrated the win.
Jere Vucica was the top scorer for the winners with 22 points. Anthony Gugino also did well with 15 points and 8 rebounds as Vasil Bachev scored 14.
The hosts were led by Nikolay Stoyanov with 19 points and 7 rebounds as Raquan Mitchell had 18 points.
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Delasport Balkan League 2023/2024 Regular Season | |||
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2 | PAYABL EKA AEL | 6 - 4 | 16 |
3 | KB Peja | 6 - 4 | 16 |
4 | KK Lovcen 1947 | 4 - 6 | 14 |
5 | KK Plevlja | 0 - 8 | 8 |