BC Vienna fall to Nancy after strong first half
The Viennese side kept pace with SLUC Nancy Basket for long stretches in the FIBA Europe Cup, but ultimately suffered an 86-101 defeat after a difficult second half.
BC Vienna suffered a home defeat in the FIBA Europe Cup on Wednesday evening. Head coach Dragan Bajić's team fell 86-101 (47-50) to French group leaders SLUC Nancy Basket at the BC Vienna Arena.
Coming off two straight victories, the Viennese started the contest with confidence and kept the game open early on despite several injury absences. BC Vienna even took a 45-41 lead at one point before the visitors went into halftime with a slim three-point advantage.
Nancy increasingly took control after the interval. The French side decisively won the third quarter 30-19 to extend their lead to 80-66. In the final period, the hosts were unable to mount a comeback and cut into the deficit.
Aleksandar Langović was the top scorer for BC Vienna with 19 points and seven rebounds. Team captain Aleksa Novaković contributed 15 points and seven rebounds, while Grant Sherfield registered 14 points and nine assists.
BC Vienna remain in contention to advance
After six group games, BC Vienna sit in fourth place in Group D with a 2-4 record. Four games remain, with the top two teams qualifying for the next round.
The Viennese side return to action on Monday (16 November) with an away clash against SC Derby in the ABA League. Two days later, they travel to King Szczecin in the FIBA Europe Cup before visiting KK Spartak in the ABA League on 21 November.
BC Vienna now face three consecutive road games before returning to the BC Vienna Arena on 4 December for a home match against SC Derby in the ABA League.
