Karditsa claimed a thrilling 82-78 home victory against Oostende in a closely contested Basketball Champions League game. The Greek team held their nerve in the final moments, sinking crucial free throws to fend off a late comeback from their Belgian opponents and secure the win.
The turning point came in the third quarter when Karditsa went on a 12-1 scoring run to build a solid lead. Although Oostende fought back to make the final minutes tense, Karditsa’s steady performance from the free-throw line proved to be the deciding factor in this exciting Group G clash.
🏀 A Tight Contest in Greece
The game was a back-and-forth battle from the start, with both teams tied at halftime. Karditsa created some distance in the third quarter, but Oostende refused to give up, closing the gap and ensuring a nail-biting finish. In the end, Karditsa’s composure in the crucial final moments saw them through.
⭐ Key Players Shine
For Karditsa, Brandon Jefferson led the scoring with 17 points, supported by El Ellis with 14. Alexander Madsen was also a key contributor with 11 points and nine rebounds. On Oostende’s side, Haris Bratanovic put up a strong performance with 15 points, while Noam Yaacov had an impressive double-double with 12 points and ten assists.
📈 What This Means for the Teams
This victory improves Karditsa’s record to 2-2 in the BCL season, keeping their hopes of advancing alive. They will face Mersin next at home. For Oostende, the loss drops them to 0-4, making their path to the next stage very difficult. Their next challenge will be against Unicaja.
