NEWS

27.10.2013

BASKETBALL

Eagles stumble in Istanbul derby

Beşiktaş Integral Forex 69-77 Fenerbahçe Ülker

The Eagles started the game at the Integral Forex Arena with a lineup of Muratcan Güler, Iverson, Perkins, Buckman and Caner Topaloğlu.  Backed by a vocal home crowd, they clung to a 19-18 lead after opening quarter, but the visitors managed to tie it up at 34-34 before the half-time buzzer. Cross-town rivals Fenerbahçe pulled ahead 56-45 heading into the fourth quarter and then survived a late rally, during which Beşiktaş crept within 2 points, to walk away with an 8-point victory.  Perkins had 25 points for the Eagles while Buckman added 15.