Merkviladze powers Donar past ZZ Leiden on Saturday

LEIDEN, Netherlands (Interstat) — Donar defeated ZZ Leiden 96-83 on Saturday at Vijf Meihal, using a 24-17 fourth-quarter edge to close out the home side. Alex Merkviladze led Donar with 27 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Sam Huurman paced ZZ Leiden with 21 points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Kevon Lamar Godwin added 20 points and four assists for Donar, while Siem Uijtendaal had 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Anias Futrell posted 13 points and 10 rebounds for Leiden, and Jalen Deloach grabbed 10 rebounds for Donar. Donar shot 34 of 63 from the floor, 14 of 30 from three-point range and 14 of 25 from the free-throw line. ZZ Leiden shot 31 of 75 overall, 9 of 33 from deep and 12 of 17 at the line. Donar committed 15 turnovers to Leiden’s 10 and was out-rebounded on the offensive glass 12-8. Donar improved to 3-2, while ZZ Leiden fell to 2-3.