CSM CSU Oradea and CS Vâlcea 1924, winners in the FIBA ​​Europe Cup » Bihoreni veteran, historic performance in this competition

This week, the 4th stage of the first phase of the 2025-2026 season of the FIBA ​​Europe Cup took place, a competition in which Romania is represented by 3 teams. Wednesday's record is 2-1.

CSM CSU Oradea, the 3rd victory in the current edition of the FIBA ​​Europe Cup

Located in Cyprus, CSM CSU Oradea managed to defeat AEK Larnaca, score 86-89, at the end of a game with many twists and turns. Quarter 1 and quarter 3 were controlled by Bihoren, while the hosts played better in the second act and in the decisive one.

AEK Larnaca restored the balance late on and the game looked like it was going to overtime, but veteran Kris Richard scored a last-second 3-pointer to give Cristian Achim's group the win: 89-86.

Richard scored 26 points, reaching a total of 918 points in the FIBA ​​Europe Cup and moving up to 3rd all-time.

Thomas Bropleh contributed 20 points and 6 rebounds, while Khalif Young tallied 10 points and 7 rebounds. On the other side, the Cypriots relied on Taveion Hollingsworth: 34 points, 5 assists.

Thanks to this result, CSM Oradea occupies the 2nd place in group C, having the same record as the leader Petkimspor: 3-1.

CSM Corona Brașov cannot find the way to success and loses against Petkimspor

The Turks played this evening on the field of Corona Brașov and achieved a very clear victory: 73-97. After a first quarter with many scored points, a balanced one followed and, at halftime, the difference was 7 points in favor of the guests: 51-44.

After coming back from the locker room, Petkimspor dominated the 3rd sequence, conceded only 8 points and eventually won 97-73, achieving their 3rd FIBA ​​Europe Cup success.

The leaders of the winner were Yannick Franke (20 points), Martynas Sajus (16 points), Jehyve Floyd (15 points) and Phil Scrubb (12 points).

From the home team, Munis Tutu (19 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds), Selim Fofana (14 points) and Tyrell Johnson (13 points, 7 rebounds) stood out.

Gian Clavell, the leader of CS Vâlcea 1924/Photo: fiba.basketball

CS Vâlcea 1924, historic success in the FIBA ​​Europe Cup

The last match of the evening was between Rasta Vechta and CS Vâlcea 1924. The “Black Wolves” made an excellent comeback in the second half, they won both the 3rd quarter and the decisive act and prevailed 90-88achieving the first European victory in the club's history.

Gian Clavell had an excellent performance, 24 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, Deandre Pinckney stood out with 19 points, Kenny Gabriel had a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds), and Terrell Harris collected 12 points and 5 assists.

The best players of the Germans were Alonzo Verge (23 points, 9 assists) and Malcolm Dandridge (18 points, 8 rebounds).

With a record of 1-3, CS Vâlcea 1924 occupies the last position in group G of the FIBA ​​Europe Cup, but retains chances to qualify for the second phase.

Also on Wednesday, November 5, 2 teams from Romania played in EuroCup Women. Rapid Bucharest was defeated by Angers, score 64-78, while Sepsi Sfântu Gheorghe achieved its first European victory this season: 86-82 vs. Szekszárdi.