Panerythraikos rolls past Papagou behind early scoring surge
PAPAGOU, Greece (Interstat) — Panerythraikos controlled the game early and defeated host Papagou 111-92 on Saturday. The visiting team scored 29 points in the first quarter and 29 in the second to build a commanding lead. Panerythraikos added 28 in the third and 25 in the fourth. Papagou managed 20 in the first quarter, 19 in the second, 28 in the third and 25 in the fourth. Panerythraikos improved to 1-0. Papagou fell to 0-1. The visitors set the tone with sharp shooting and steady ball movement, repeatedly creating open looks. Papagou found some rhythm after halftime but could not erase the early deficit. The decisive stretch came before halftime, when the visitors pulled away for good. Panerythraikos stayed in control over the final period, answering each Papagou run and protecting its lead. The road win gave Panerythraikos a strong start, while Papagou opened its season with a loss.