In a thrilling match that went down to the wire, Spartak Subotica secured a memorable 74–73 victory over Le Mans. The game marked a successful return to international competition for the Serbian team, who clinched the win in the final seconds of their Basketball Champions League (BCL) opener.
The game was a classic back-and-forth battle, but the final minutes were especially intense. Le Mans held a five-point lead late in the game, but Spartak Subotica staged a remarkable comeback with clutch shooting. The win is a significant milestone for the club, as it was their first BCL Regular Season victory and their first appearance on the international stage in over twenty years.
🏀 A Nail-Biting Finish
With just a few minutes left, Le Mans was ahead 68–63 and seemed in control. However, Spartak Subotica fought back with crucial plays. Stefan Momirov hit a big three-pointer, and Keondre Kennedy followed with another to give their team a 69–68 lead. After Le Mans briefly regained the advantage, Olivier Hanlan scored a decisive three-pointer and added two free throws with just 6.8 seconds remaining. A last-second shot from Trevor Hudgins of Le Mans was too late, sealing the dramatic win for Spartak.
🌟 Key Players Shine for Both Teams
Several players delivered strong performances. For the winning side, Keondre Kennedy and Olivier Hanlan led the scoring with 15 points each, while Danilo Nikolić contributed 11 points. For Le Mans, Johnny Berhanemeskel was the top scorer with 17 points. He was supported by Trevor Hudgins with 13 points, Lucas Dufeal with 11, and David DiLeo with 10.
🎉 A Historic Return for Spartak Subotica
This victory was more than just a single win for Spartak Subotica. It marked their return to European basketball after more than two decades away. Starting their BCL journey with such a hard-fought and exciting victory in front of their home crowd makes the achievement even more special for the club and its supporters.
