Romanian duel in the FIBA Europe Cup between CSM Corona Brașov and CSM Oradea » 4 other teams represented our country in European cups
Article by David Istrate – Published on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 23:41 / Updated on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 23:43
In addition to U-BT Cluj-Napoca, 6 other teams represented Romania in the European Cups on Wednesday, October 22. 3 teams played in the FIBA Europe Cup, one in the European North Basketball League and 2 groups in the EuroCup Women.
It was a crowded evening for Romanian basketball, no less than 7 bands from our country playing in 4 European competitions. In addition to U-BT, who achieved memorable success in the BKT EuroCupteams from Romania have also played in FIBA Europe Cup (FEC), ENBL and EuroCup Women.
CSM Oradea, victorious on the field of Corona Brașov; CS Vâlcea 1924, hard defeat in Italy
The second stage of the FEC brought the confrontation between CSM Corona Brașov and CSM CSU Oradea. The two formations offered a balanced duel. The hosts started better and won their opening act 29-21, but the visitors came back and won the next 3 quarters.
In the end, the Bihorens showed their experience and, finally, CSM Oradea won 90-85. The decisive trio of the Red Lions consisted of Emmanuel Nzekwesi (21 points, 7 rebounds), Kris Richard (19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists) and Thomas Bropleh (16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists).
On the other side, the best scorer was Selim Fofana (25 points).
Also in the FIBA Europe Cup, CS Vâlcea 1924 traveled to Italy, on Dinamo Sassari's field, without the star Cornelius Hudson. Also, Tyrell “Turbo” Jones parted ways with Olteni before this match, choosing to continue his career in the Greek second division.
The bronze medalist of the National League played very well for 3 quarters and, before the decisive act, was led by only 5 points: 70-65. 10 minutes of nightmare followed, in which the hosts scored 24 points and conceded only 8. As a result, Dinamo Sassari prevailed with 94-73.
The Italians benefited from Desure Buie's fabulous performance: 38 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, +42 efficiency. Instead, the best players of the guests were Emmanuel Lecomte (22 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds) and Deandre Pinckney (16 points, 5 rebounds).
Dinamo Sassari, clear victory over CS Vâlcea 1924/Photo: fiba.basketball
CSO Voluntari, important success in Austria, after an exceptional 4th quarter
Wednesday played a new match in ENBL CSO Voluntari, the winner of the previous edition of the regional competition. After two decisive victories, the Ilfovenians lived dangerously in Austria, on the field of Kapfenberg Bulls, and, before the 4th quarter, they were leading by 13 points: 64-51.
A sequence dominated by CSO Voluntari (34-16) followed, which managed to secure its third success in the ENBL: 85-80. The top scorer for the Blue and White was Lee Skinner (20 points), while Mike Caffey (16 points, 8 assists) and Solomon Young (12 points, 8 rebounds) were close to double-doubles.
On the other side, the leader of the Bulls was the American Andrew Jones: 34 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists.
Romania was also represented in EuroCup Women, the second continental women's basketball competition, under the auspices of FIBA. Here are the results obtained by the two teams:
Estudiantes vs. Rapid Bucharest/Photo: fiba.basketball
