Karsiyaka remained undefeated in the Basketball Champions League!
In the 3rd-week match of Group C in the Basketball Champions League, Karsiyaka defeated Kolossos H Hotels 71-59.
Starting the game with a stronger offensive performance, Karsiyaka reached a 9-point lead at 16-7 with Russell’s basket, 2 minutes and 37 seconds before the end of the first quarter. Despite Kolossos’s 7-0 run, Karsiyaka finished the quarter ahead, 16-14.
Kolossos H Hotels took the lead, 17-16, with a 3-pointer from Nelson early in the second quarter and expanded the lead to 5 points at 26-21 by the 13th minute. However, with baskets from Russell and Muhsin, Karsiyaka regained the lead at 29-27, heading into halftime with a 38-34 advantage.
Karsiyaka extended its lead in the third quarter, capitalizing on McCollum and Boutsiele’s baskets and Kolossos’s low shooting percentage. The green-red team finished the quarter with a 20-point lead, 61-41.
Maintaining their dominance in the final quarter, which began with a 6-0 run, Karsiyaka secured a 71-59 victory.