MBK Ružomberok secures first EuroCup win in overtime

MBK Ružomberok achieved its first victory in the EuroCup group stage by defeating the undefeated French side C’Chartres Metropole Basket Feminin with a score of 79:72 after overtime.

Despite an early deficit where the French team led 12:5, the Slovak team improved their defense in the second quarter to take a 35:34 lead at halftime. The match remained highly competitive through the third and fourth quarters, with C’Chartres holding a narrow 64:64 tie in the final seconds of regulation.

In the overtime period, Ružomberok capitalized on free throws and scoring from players such as Yeaney and Smith to secure the win. The team currently holds one win and two losses in the competition and is scheduled to face Spanish side MEINS Avenida Salamanca next.