NEWS

12.01.2014

BASKETBALL

Late surge not enough as Eagles fall to Banvit 80-72

The visitors Beşiktaş Integral Forex men’s basketball team were only down 48-44 at the half, but the Turkish League leaders Banvit extended that margin to 64-55 after three quarters. With a pair of free-throws by Brad Buckman, the Black & Whites managed to bring the deficit down to five points, 73-68, entering the final 2 minutes, but the home side stayed alive down the stretch to squeeze out a close decision. Mehmet Yağmur paced Beşiktaş Integral Forex with 15 points.