The Europa Cup is a blessing for Dinamo and coach Veljka Mrsic, who celebrates her first victory. A resounding 97-65 victory away to Valcea in Romania earned her a spot in the Second Round, which will consist of four groups of four teams.
The Croatian coach confirmed Beliauskas and Vincini in his starting five. Less pick-and-rolls from the point guard, more involvement from the big men, and a general maneuver with more circulation of both the ball and the players.
With Thomas and Marshall's impeccable free-throw shooting, Banco took a narrow lead: +7 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, two mid-range baskets by Beliauskas increased the gap (17-30 at the 12th minute) before Clavell (24 points at halftime) closed the gap.
In the third quarter McGlynn continued to dominate the paint (he finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds) and Buie first and then Zanelli (15 points) let Sassari take off, who also brought on Seck and the young Casu, both of whom scored.
