By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
No problem for Valencia against Union Olimpija in “La Fonteta”. The Spanish team defeated its opponents 87 – 74, making the 2-1 in Eurocup and leaving Olimpija winless, as of now.
An powerful 24 – 16 start in the first quarter made everything easier for Valencia which proceeded to steadily increase its lead as the game progressed. The Slovenians couldn’t manage to decrease their deficit enough in order to become threatening, while the “Taronja” even led by 20 (76 – 56) at the mid of the fourth period.
Viacheslav Kravtsov scored 12 points, Fernando San Emeterio 11 and Joan Sastre with captain Rafa Martinez 10 apiece for Valencia. With 13 points and 6 assists, Brandon Jefferson was the top performer for Union Olimpija.