MUNICH (Germany) - In the opening day of the EuroCup Women, top contenders showcased their potential to compete for this season's title. The reigning champions, Mersin, started their title defense with a solid 72-59 victory over Sleza Wroclaw. Key players included Kennedy Burke, who delivered 23 points, 10 rebounds, and contributed defensively with 3 steals and 3 blocks. Carla Leite also made a significant impact, scoring 18 points and providing 11 assists.
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Meanwhile, Reyer demonstrated their strength by overpowering Universitatea Cluj with a score of 111-47. Francesca Pan led the scoring with 17 points, supported by Alyssa Ustby's double-double of 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Adrijana Cvitkovic, who added 15 points and 9 rebounds.
In another notable performance, French talent Sarah Cisse continued to impress, finishing with 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists as BLMA defeated Duran Maquinaria Ensino 89-64.
The day also featured an entertaining three-point contest in Poland, where PRO-NETWORK ENEA AJP Gorzow sank 13 triples to claim an 87-63 win against newcomers Panserraikos, who recorded 12 three-pointers. Tyia Singleton had an outstanding performance, hitting 6 of 7 from beyond the arc and scoring a game-high 22 points.
On Thursday, Rutronik Stars Keltern, C'Chartres Metroppole Feminin, and Autosped BCC Castelnuovo Scrivia secured victories to kick off their campaigns.