Stephan Swenson powers Oostende to home win over Dinamo Tbilisi
OSTEND, Belgium (Interstat) — Stephan Swenson had 25 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists as Oostende defeated visiting Dinamo Tbilisi 84-80 on Tuesday at Sleuyter Arena. Kostas Kostadinov and Pierre Antoine Gillet each scored 16 for Oostende, which improved to 3-3. Oostende shot 31 of 64 from the floor, 10 of 31 from 3-point range and 12 of 14 from the free-throw line. Dinamo Tbilisi dropped to 5-3 despite shooting 28 of 69 overall, 7 of 25 from deep and 17 of 25 at the line. Dinamo Tbilisi held a 16-8 edge in offensive rebounds, while Oostende had seven assists and two blocks. Dinamo Tbilisi committed 12 turnovers and 15 fouls; Oostende committed 14 turnovers and 22 fouls. Oostende scored 18 points in each of the first two quarters and 30 in the third. Dinamo Tbilisi scored 25 in the first, 22 in the second and 22 in the third. Oostende closed out the win from there.