Miraflores holds off Cedevita Olimpija in Eurocup home contest
BURGOS, Spain (Interstat) — Miraflores held off visiting Cedevita Olimpija 85-81 on Wednesday at Polideportivo El Plantio, improving to 1-1 while Cedevita Olimpija fell to 0-1. Cedevita Olimpija led 21-18 after one quarter and 38-35 at halftime. The teams were tied 60-60 after three quarters, then Miraflores used a 25-21 fourth quarter to secure the Eurocup win. Cedevita Olimpija shot 4 of 20 from three-point range and 10 of 13 from the free throw line. Miraflores shot 12 of 25 from three-point range and 13 of 18 from the free throw line. Miraflores had five offensive rebounds, six assists and two blocks, while committing 14 turnovers and 24 fouls. Cedevita Olimpija had nine offensive rebounds, three assists and six turnovers and committed 17 fouls. Rihards Lomazs scored 22 points with three rebounds and one assist for Cedevita Olimpija. Dj Steward paced Miraflores with 22 points and four assists. Sekou Doumbouya posted 11 points and 10 rebounds for Miraflores. Matthew Hurt added 20 points for Cedevita Olimpija. Christian Sengfelder added 14 points for Miraflores.