In a significant matchup for the Basketball Champions League Qualification Rounds, Manchester Basketball secured their first victory against Rio Breogan Lugo. The game was held at Arena Sam in Samokov, Bulgaria, where Manchester triumphed with a final score of 112 to 103.
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The game's quarter scores were 14-25, 19-29, 21-30, and 30-31. Game leaders included Keon Thompson and Dominik Mavra, each contributing an efficiency rating of 21. Manchester led for a total of 36:09 during the match and experienced one lead change, with the biggest lead reaching 23 points.
Shooting stats reflected both teams' efforts, with Manchester achieving a field goal percentage of 46%, including a 67.6% success rate for two-pointers and 37.5% for three-pointers. In contrast, Breogan Lugo recorded a field goal percentage of 52.5%, with 27.3% for two-pointers and a notable 80% for three-pointers. Free throw performance was strong for Manchester at 83.3%.
The officiating crew included Martin Horozov (Bulgaria), Paulo Marques (Portugal), and Gintaras Maciulis (Lithuania), with Christian Altmeyer (France) serving as the technical delegate. An audience of 50 attended the event.
This win marks a historical moment as Manchester Basketball becomes the first British team to secure a victory in the BCL Qualifiers. The tournament in Samokov continues, with the upcoming semi-finals and finals determining the last two spots in Season 11's Group Stage.