But where will they stop? The Villeneuvoises signed a monumental feat by qualifying for the Euroleague final, this Friday afternoon, against the Czechs from Prague (84-78). Rachid Meziane’s players delivered a brilliant game, full of mastery against one of the European leaders.
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Much was expected of Kennedy Burke, the American guard of the ESBVA, who is playing his last matches before returning to play in the WNBA, the American League. But the Villeneuvoise star, MVP of the Women’s League, completely missed out (6 points, 27 minutes on the floor). No problem: ESBVA-LM was able to count on Kamiah Smalls (18 points, 6 rebonds) et Kariata Diaby solid in the racket (14 points, 9 rebonds).
« I do not know what to say ! We have been underdogs since the start of the Euroleague season, but we have triumphed each time, which is what we did again this evening. We never gave up. We achieved this victory together », Confided Shavonte Zellous after the meeting on the Euroleague website.
ESBVA-LM will face the Turkish club Fenerbahçe, defending champion, on Sunday in the final (6 p.m.).
