Clouden leads Botas past Emlak in women’s pro basketball
ISTANBUL (Interstat) — Nia Clouden scored 26 points and dished out seven assists to lead visiting Botas past Emlak 75-61 on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game. Clouden also had three rebounds and one block in 33 minutes. Sehernaz Cidal added 19 points, Jaime Nared had 13 points and eight rebounds, and Evelyn Akhator grabbed eight rebounds for Botas, which improved to 2-0. Botas shot 29 of 74 from the floor, 9 of 32 from three-point range and 8 of 14 from the free throw line. Botas had 10 assists, 11 offensive rebounds, three blocks and 11 turnovers. Emlak fell to 2-2. Lindsay Allen led Emlak with 15 points, five rebounds and six assists. Stephanie Mavunga had 13 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, Pallas Kunaiyi Akpanah scored nine points and grabbed seven rebounds, and Reka Lelik added nine points for Emlak. Emlak shot 21 of 55 from the floor, 7 of 22 from beyond the arc and 12 of 18 from the foul line. It committed 16 turnovers.