Rostock Seawolves secure first BKT EuroCup victory

The Rostock Seawolves secured their first-ever victory in the BKT EuroCup, defeating the Latvian side Riga Zelli with a score of 87:86. The match, played before 3,267 spectators at the Stadthalle, was a closely contested game characterized by frequent lead changes.

After an early 18:5 lead for Rostock, Riga Zelli responded with a strong run to take a 26:20 lead into the first quarter. The second half remained highly competitive, with neither team able to maintain a lead of more than three points for long. In the final minutes, following an 83:83 tie, Zach Copeland and Artur Konontsuk secured the win through successful free throws.

Owen Klassen was a standout performer for the Seawolves, recording 14 points and 12 rebounds. Artur Konontsuk also contributed 14 points. For Riga Zelli, American player Tony Perkins led the scoring with 35 points.