PLOIESTI, Romania (Interstat) — Valcea defeated Petrolul Ploiesti 93-67 on Saturday, controlling the game behind efficient shooting and a strong defensive effort. Donovan Ivory paced Valcea with 27 points, five rebounds and four assists. Christopher Coffey added 19 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Miryne Thomas scored 13 points. Rares Uta contributed 10 points and four rebounds. David Rasoga had 11 points, four rebounds and two assists for Petrolul Ploiesti. Nic Lynch added nine points and five rebounds, and Filip Skobalj scored 14 points. Justin Roberson had six points, four rebounds and four assists for Valcea. Matthew Hayman added seven points, five rebounds and three assists for Petrolul Ploiesti. Wesley Gordon finished with two points, four rebounds, two assists and one block. Valcea shot 35 of 68 from the field, 8 of 28 from three-point range and 15 of 18 from the free throw line. Petrolul Ploiesti shot 20 of 49 overall, 5 of 21 from deep and 10 of 16 at the line. Valcea forced 15 turnovers. Valcea improved to 2-0, while Petrolul Ploiesti dropped to 0-2.