Gabriel Olaseni Leads Mersin Spor to Victory Over Petkimspor

In the Turkish Insurance Basketball Super League, Mersin Spor defeated Aliağa Petkimspor in a 2nd-week matchup.

Mersin Spor pulled ahead in the second quarter with a decisive 14-0 run, gaining control of the game. The home team maintained their lead throughout the contest, securing their second consecutive win to start the season. Meanwhile, Petkimspor suffered their first loss after two games.

For Mersin Spor, Gabriel Olaseni had a standout performance with a double-double, scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He was supported by Gerel Simmons, who added 12 points and 1 assist, Justin Cobbs with 10 points and 5 assists, and Isaiah Pineiro, who nearly recorded a double-double with 9 points and 9 rebounds.

On the Petkimspor side, DeWayne Russell led the team with 15 points and 8 assists, followed by Bryson Williams with 12 points and 6 rebounds. Troy Selim Şav contributed 10 points and 6 rebounds, while Wesley David Van Beck and Breein Tyree chipped in with 7 and 6 points, respectively.

Mersin Spor’s strong run in the second quarter proved to be the turning point, as they kept their momentum to finish the game with a well-earned win