Lokomotiv Plovdiv loses thriller to Mykonos in FIBA Cup

Lokomotiv Plovdiv suffered an 84:86 away defeat against Mykonos in the third round of Group H in the FIBA Cup. This marks the second loss for the Bulgarian side, who currently hold a 1-2 record, while the Greek team secured its third consecutive victory in the group.

The match was highly competitive, with Lokomotiv Plovdiv leading 36:35 at halftime. Despite Mykonos taking a seven-point lead in the third period, the Bulgarian team managed to equalize at 60:60. In the final quarter, Lokomotiv led three separate times by as many as six points. DeVerl Ramsey led Lokomotiv with 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Isaiah Thompson added 18 points and 5 rebounds.

Mykonos responded with a strong late run to secure the win. Jermaine Love scored 25 points for the Greek side, supported by Elijah Childs with 14 points and 8 rebounds.

Lokomotiv Plovdiv's upcoming schedule includes a National Basketball League match against Politechnika on October 24, followed by a FIBA Cup home game against Fribourg Olympic on October 28.