April 10, 2019

The last game of the competition was played on Wednesday in Lattes as the hosts figured to be in a strong position having already won in Orenburg.  Nadezhda had other ideas, overturning the deficit and outscoring their opponents in every quarter to win 75-57.  That was enough to move the final margin to 146-132 as the duo of Brionna Jones and Erica Wheeler pushed their team to the title.  Nadezhda did not expect to be dropped into this competition, but took it very seriously after entering, leaving with silverware from what has been a tougher season than expected.  Lattes Montpellier was dominant throughout the competition, but finally met their match when teams parachuted in from EuroLeague.

Lattes Montpellier vs. Nadezhda 57-75 BLMA Bankole 15 Miyem 10/6r Whitcomb 7/9r Wurtz 6 Dabovic 6 Tchatchouang 1 NAD Jones 21/12r Wheeler 21/8r Ygueravide 13/6r/6a

Nadezhda wins 146-132

Tipoff is scheduled for 8:45pm CEST/2:45pm EDT:

April 3, 2019

The first of the championship series was played in Orenburg on Wednesday.  Nadezhda was in the middle of a four game in seven day stretch as they chased trophies on multiple fronts.  Lattes Montpellier had the better start and then maintained their lead to win 75-71, which will leave them in advantageous position when they host the last game in a week, but they will be wary of the threat posed by a team that should be better rested for the game that will determine the champion.

Nadezhda vs. Lattes Montpellier 71-75 NAD Jones 19/8r Ygueravide 17/6r Wheeler 13/6r/7a BLMA Ciak 18/12r Dabovic 13 Whitcomb 10 Wurtz 8 Tchatchouang 7 Miyem 2

Game will be at 4pm CEST/10am EDT:

March 28, 2019

Both series concluded on Thursday.  Nadezhda brought home a solid lead to Orenburg and did enough to keep Schio from getting closer, winning 67-62 to push the final margin to 134-123.  Lattes Montpellier had a narrower lead, but quickly slammed the door on Keisha Hampton and Girona as a 98-69 win expanded the final total to 98-69.  The final games will be played over the next two Wednesdays starting in Orenburg and then moving to Lattes.

Nadezhda vs. Schio 67-62 NAD Wheeler 17/8r Shilova 15 Ygueravide 12 Jones 10/8r Nicholls 10 SCH Quigley 16/7r/6a Lavender 13 Gruda 12 Dotto 12 Gemelos 2

Nadezhda advances 134-123

Lattes Montpellier vs. Girona 98-69 BLMA Bankole 19 Miyem 15/6r Dabovic 14 Whitcomb 13 Wurtz 13/7r Tchatchouang 5 GIRO Hampton 21 Williams 14 Reisingerova 12 Palau 11/6a Martinez 2

Lattes Montpellier advances 167-135

Times are Central European, then Eastern Daylight:

Nadezhda vs. Schio (Nadezhda leads by 6), 3pm/10am:

Lattes Montpellier vs. Girona (Lattes Montpellier leads by 3), 8pm/3pm:

March 21, 2019

Both series started on Thursday.  Lattes Montpellier built a big lead in the middle quarters, but Keisha Hampton and Girona fought back to make it a respectable 69-66 loss, although they will find it difficult to get the result they need on the road in a week’s time.  The road team also won the other game as Brionna Jones and Nadezhda will bring home a 67-61 lead on Allie Quigley and Schio.

Girona vs. Lattes Montpellier 66-69 GIRO Hampton 32/6r Williams 9/7r Martinez 4 Reisingerova 4 Gomes Colhado 2/10r BLMA Dabovic 12 Ciak 10/6r Bankole 10 Miyem 9 Whitcomb 7/7r Tchatchouang 7 Wurtz 3

Schio vs. Nadezhda 61-67 SCH Quigley 24 Lavender 13/7r Gruda 5 Gemelos 0 NAD Jones 25/13r Wheeler 16/7r Ygueravide 12/7a

Time listed Central European, then Eastern Daylight:

Girona vs. Lattes Montpellier, 8:00pm/3:00pm:

Schio vs. Nadezhda, 8:30pm/3:30pm:

One series concluded on Wednesday in Lattes as the hosts had brought a solid lead back with them and a 67-58 win pushed the final margin to 158-133 over Carolo.  Cukurova figured to have a clear path if they could hold serve at home, but Jantel Lavender and Schio had other ideas, overturning their deficit and climbing into a lead as an 81-73 win over Alina Iagupova and company gave the visitors a 156-152 aggregate win.  Lyon cut the deficit from the first game early, but Girona steadied themselves at home after halftime, winning 61-54 for a comfortable 141-111 margin.  The final series was full of twists and turns as Nadezhda built on their lead early only to see Avenida dominated the middle half of the game at home, but the visitors controlled the final frame completely winning outright 70-65 to push the margin to 128-115.  Lattes Montpellier will face Girona next week in one semifinal while Schio will face Nadezhda.

March 13, 2019

Lattes Montpellier vs. Carolo 67-58 BLMA Whitcomb 18/7r Ciak 14/7r Wurtz 10 Dabovic 6 Miyem 6 Tchatchouang 2 CARO Chevaugeon 16 Hruscakova 12 Mosqueda-Lewis 11 Peters 6/8r

Lattes Montpellier advances 158-133

March 14, 2019

Cukurova vs. Schio 73-81 CUKU Iagupova 25 Bone 19/8r Ndour 18 Gray 3 Mestdagh 0 SCHI Lavender 22/6r Quigley 18 Dotto 14/8a Lisec 13 Gemelos 0

Schio advances 156-152

Girona vs. Lyon 61-54 GIRO Williams 16/7r Hampton 13 Martinez 7 Gomes Colhado 4/8r LYON Badiane 16/7r Plouffe 13/10r Salagnac 11

Girona advances 141-111

Avenida vs. Nadezhda 65-70 AVEN Loyd 17 Robinson 14 Eldebrink 11/7a Elonu 8 Givens 0 NAD Jones 19/14r Wheeler 16 Ygueravide 16

Nadezhda advances 128-115