NEWS

09.01.2016

BASKETBALL

Beşiktaş handed 86-76 loss by Demir İnşaat Büyükçekmece

Beşiktaş Sompo Japan started out the away game at the Gazanfer Bilge Sports Hall with a lineup consisting of Engin Atsür, Randy Culpepper, Tremmell Darden, Lamont Hamilton, Maciej Lampe. Despite a 22-21 first quarter lead, the Black Eagles lost their offensive rhythm in the second and fell behind 42-36 at the break, only to climb back within 64-61 going into the final stanza. However, with a string of unanswered layups, the home team made better use of the closing minutes to pick up a double-digit victory. Engin Atsür led the Eagles with 18 points. Beşiktaş stands at 7-8 after 15 games.