In a hard-fought Basketball Champions League qualifying encounter, Körfez Basket secured a 91-79 victory against Greek side Kolossos Rodos at Arena SamElyon, according to match reports. The fixture featured intense scoring runs and crucial defensive stops in the closing minutes as Körfez managed to maintain its advantage.
Match officials Petar Pesic, Lorenzo Baldini, and Edgard Ceccarelli managed the floor duties during the contest. Both squads pushed the pace from the opening tip, but Körfez capitalized on efficiency down the stretch to pull away from their opponents.
First Half Control and Early Scoring Exchanges
Körfez established an early edge in the opening quarter, taking a 26-21 lead after the first ten minutes of play. The Turkish side built on that momentum through the second period, heading into halftime with a narrow 43-41 advantage over Kolossos Rodos.
Offensive production came from across the roster for Körfez. Alexis Reese led the charge with 18 points, while Filip Barna added 16 points. Jonathan Davis and Oscar Cluff each contributed 15 points to keep the scoreboard moving against a resilient Kolossos defense.
Kolossos Rodos Fight Back in the Third Period
The visiting team responded after the halftime break, ramping up its defensive pressure to shift the momentum. Kolossos outpaced Körfez in the third quarter, turning the game around to claim a 70-66 lead heading into the final period.
Kolossos relied heavily on balanced scoring, led by Ezra Manjon and Georgios Kamperidis, who each posted 15 points. Jackson Kreuser chipped in 13 points, while Payton Willis added 10 points to sustain the Greek side’s surge.
Closing Minutes and Decisive Execution
Körfez regained its composure in the fourth quarter, tightening up defensively and capitalizing on key possessions to erase the deficit. The side out-executed Kolossos down the stretch, rebuilding a comfortable margin before the final buzzer sounded on the 91-79 scoreline.
Additional scoring for Körfez included Boo Buie III with 11 points, Matthew Antonio Mitchell Jr. with 8 points, Paulius Danusevicius with 5 points, Altan Çamoğlu with 2 points, and Mert Akay with 1 point under head coach Serhan Kavut.
Kolossos Rodos head coach Aris Lykogiannis saw contributions from Nikos Tsiakmas with 7 points, Devonte Upson and Calvin Harris with 6 points apiece, Jordan Barnett with 5 points, and Tyler Stevenson with 2 points.
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