Aris BC defeats Le Mans 87-74 in EuroCup premiere

Aris BC secured a significant away victory against Le Mans in their EuroCup season premiere, winning with a final score of 87-74 in France. Despite a difficult start where Le Mans led by as many as 13 points in the early stages, the Greek team mounted a strong comeback driven by improved defensive intensity and ball movement.

Key individual performances included Elijah Lindell, who led the scoring with 19 points and 8 rebounds, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, who recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Vasilis Toliopoulos also contributed 13 points to the win.

Following the match, head coach Vasilis Spanoulis expressed satisfaction with the team's ability to adjust to their own standards after a nervous first quarter. He emphasized the importance of defensive play and rebounding, noting that the team successfully transitioned from individual play to a more cohesive unit. The team now looks forward to their upcoming domestic league matches and their next EuroCup fixture against Bourg.