With an all-international starting five of Nate Wolters, DJ Seeley, Tremmell Darden, Erik Murphy and Maciej Lampe, the Black Eagles played aggressive defence in the first half as they were impressively up, 49-30, at the break. The Lithuanian team battled back to make it a close game down the stretch, but Beşiktaş Sompo Japan refused to give up its lead and held on to win 91-87, making a positive beginning into the Eurocup. Lampe finished with a team-high 20 points.