66-80: Kids&Us Manresa recovers smiles in Lithuania

He Kids&Us Manresa showed his best version in Lithuania to overwhelm the Lietkabelis by 66-80. Diego’s set Ocampo got the match back on track practically in the first half, thanks to a choral performance in which Hugo stood out Benitez and Nick Ongendawith a rating of 18 and 15, respectively. Luke Scukawith two points and three rebounds, debuted with the Manresa shirt.

It took very little time for the Catalan team to take control of the match and open the first gap on the scoreboard. Two consecutive triples from Lukasz Kolenda allowed Manresa to reach ten points (8-18) and a free throw from Agbo In the last possession the visitor maintained the difference at the end of a very solid first quarter (14-24).

Kennedy Keondre tried to boost the reaction of the local team, but Manresa gave Lietkabelis no chance to get back into the match. Ferran’s address Bassas and Nick’s physical power Ongenda In painting they once again made differences. A triple from Pierre Oriola He expanded the lead to fourteen points and Ongenda himself established the maximum difference up to that point (23-45). Before the break, a triple from Daniel Baslyk It allowed the Lithuanian team to slightly close the gap (28-45).

He Lietkabelis He tried to get back into the game after going through the locker room and threatened to close the gap with two consecutive triples. However, the Manresa He reacted quickly and, to the rhythm of Hugo Benitezimposed its game again to recover the large advantage built during the first half.

The Lithuanian team relied on Alexander Schumachertheir most outstanding player (17 points), to try to get closer on the scoreboard, but did not complete the comeback. With this fourth victory, Kids&Us Manresa adds a triumph of courage that allows it to consolidate itself in the noble zone of Group D of the Euro Cup.