BCL: Perfect Spanish Sweep in Matchday 2, Nanterre Stuns Defending Champion

Matchday 2 of the Basketball Champions League was not complete, with only groups A, D, F, and G in action this week. The two Spanish teams that took the court both won, extending their records to 2-0. Unicaja and Asisa Joventut, who won in matchday 1, will play their second games on October 20 and 21.

UCAM Leads Group D

The most impressive victory came from UCAM Murcia. Trailing 14-2 after six minutes in Bamberg, they rallied to win 86-67. Michael Forrest scored 25 points off the bench, hitting 4 of 5 three-pointers, and Jonah Radebaugh broke the game open after halftime with three consecutive three-pointers. Sito Alonso's team shares the group lead with Peristeri, who won in Varese after trailing by 15 at halftime (85-82), but sits first on point differential. The two will face off on October 27 in Murcia.

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Bilbao Wins Without Flourish

Surne Bilbao defeated Slavia Prague 97-86 in a tight, error-filled contest with controversial officiating at Miribilla. Martin Krampelj was the most consistent performer with 19 points, and a three-pointer by Luke Petrasek gave the team its largest lead (78-67) with five minutes remaining. Jaume Ponsarnau's squad improved to 2-0 in group G, matching Alba Berlin, who rallied in the fourth quarter against Igokea (90-79) behind 19 points from Joe Wieskamp. Bilbao and Alba will battle for first place on October 28 in Berlin.

Nanterre Stuns Defending Champion

The standout result of the matchday came from France. Nanterre dominated Rytas Vilnius, the reigning BCL champion, 93-65. The French team won the third quarter 31-15, grabbed 24 offensive rebounds, and committed just two turnovers, while Rytas shot just 3 of 20 from three-point range. J'Wan Roberts (15 points and 12 rebounds) and Xavier Castaneda (15 points and 9 assists) led the French squad.

In the same group, Trabzonspor remained undefeated with a 100-83 victory over Sabah, featuring a dominant first quarter (35-12) and 22 points from Akwasi Yeboah. In group F, Hapoel Holon won on the road in Subotica (86-84) behind 28 points from Adama Sanogo.

Unicaja and Joventut Next Week

Unicaja will visit Pardubice on Tuesday, October 20, and Asisa Joventut will host Telekom Baskets Bonn on Wednesday, October 21, in Badalona. That day will close out matchday 2.