Estudiantes celebrates big overtime win in Bayreuth

2017-11-07T22:45:37+00:00 2017-11-07T23:19:29+00:00.

Alex Madrid

07/Nov/17 22:45

Eurohoops.net

Estudiantes got the win on the road after another overtime in Group C in Basketball Champions League.

By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net

Movistar Estudiantes prevailed over medi Bayreuth 90 – 84 on the road. The hosts never had the lead but they reduced a 23-point deficit to force overtime. Now both teams are tied in the standings with 3-2.

After the strong start by the Spaniards (2 – 17), Estudiantes tried to hold the lead for the entire first half (33 – 50 at the break).

The guests had defensive problems as they gave up 27 points in the third quarter but Sylven Landesberg kept his team in front on the scoreboard. A 9-0 run in the last quarter led by Gave York tied the game and send it to overtime.

The key: Estudiantes had a 23-point lead but they lost it. The Spaniards showed attitude and medi Bayreuth scored just two free throws in overtime.

The star: Sylven Landesberg led all scorers with 22 while Sutton added 14 for Estudiantes.

Nate Linhart dropped 21 points and Gabe York 20 for the German side.

Photo credit: FIBA

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