Mersin claimed an 81-73 victory over Karditsas in the Basketball Champions League, thanks to a powerful performance in the third quarter. After a close first half, the Turkish team took control of the game and never looked back, securing their second win of the group stage.
The key to Mersin’s win was their ability to step up their game after halftime. Karditsas kept the score tight early on but couldn’t match Mersin’s intensity in the second half. The third quarter, where Mersin outscored them 27-17, proved to be the turning point of the match.
🏀 A Game of Two Halves
The match began as a tight contest, with both teams trading baskets. Karditsas even held the lead at several points in the first half, keeping the game competitive. However, the momentum shifted completely after the break. Mersin came out strong in the third quarter, building a comfortable lead that they maintained until the final buzzer.
⭐ Key Players Stepped Up
Gabriel Olaseni led the way for Mersin with an impressive 17 points and 6 rebounds. He was well-supported by Pako Cruz, who scored 14 points, and Justin Cobbs, who added 13. For Karditsas, Brandon Jefferson was the top scorer with 20 points, while Noah Horchler and Alexander Madsen both contributed with strong rebounding.
🗓️ Looking Ahead
With this victory, Mersin improves their record to two wins and one loss (2-1) in the group stage. In contrast, Karditsas now stands at one win and two losses (1-2). Mersin’s next game will be at home against Unicaja in two weeks, while Karditsas will host Oostende.
