This week’s European schedule for Cypriot teams includes three away games. Petrolina AEK and TRIA EKA AEL will face Fitness First Würzburg Baskets and Donar Groningen, respectively, on Wednesday, November 11, while on Thursday, November 12, Keravnos Strovolos will face BC Pärnu in Estonia.
Important Game in Germany for Petrolina AEK
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Petrolina AEK faces Fitness First Würzburg Baskets on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. in Group E of the FIBA Europe Cup.
Both teams enter the match with identical records—three wins and two losses—in a group where the battle for the top two spots remains wide open. Dziki Warszawa leads the group with a 4-1 record, while Heraklis, Petrolina AEK, and Würzburg follow with 3-2 records.
The Cypriot champions are coming off an 81-64 road loss to Heraklis Thessaloniki, a result that has made the group even more competitive.
AEK and Würzburg have already faced each other in the first round of the tournament. In their matchup at “Kition,” the Larnaca team put on an outstanding performance and prevailed 73-65.
The German team has stepped up its performance as the tournament has progressed and is coming off two significant victories, including a 113-79 win over Tartu and a 91-62 victory against Dziki Warszawa.
TRIA EKA AEL Goes Unbeaten in the Netherlands
On the same day, at 8:30 p.m. Cyprus time, TRIA EKA AEL faces Donar Groningen in the Netherlands for Group B of the European North Basketball League.
The Limassol team has made an excellent start to the tournament and remains undefeated after its first three games. Following victories over Spartak Pleven and Fyllingen Lions, it also defeated TalTech/Alexela 74-67 at the “Nikos Solomonides” Arena, bringing its record to 3-0.
AEL sits near the top of Group B with a +43 point differential, while Donar Groningen has two wins and two losses. The Dutch team is coming off a significant road victory over Alkar Sinj, a game in which they dominated the boards and the paint.
For Kalia Papadopoulou’s team, this matchup represents yet another demanding test, as they aim to remain undefeated and further solidify their position in the group.
Keravnos Heads to Estonia for Its Fourth Win
The schedule for the Cypriot teams wraps up on Thursday at 7:00 p.m., with Keravnos Strovolos facing BC Pärnu in Estonia for Group D of the FIBA Europe Cup.
The red-and-yellows are 3-2 and in third place in the group, behind King Szczecin and SLUC Nancy, who are both 4-1. Pärnu is 1-4, making this match particularly important for Keravnos as it seeks to stay on track for qualification.
The Strovolos team is coming off an 86-73 loss in France against Nancy.
In the first matchup between the two teams at “Kostas Papaellinas,” Keravnos prevailed 88-70, having built a significant lead in the first quarter and maintaining control until the end.
The Schedule
Wednesday, November 11
8:00 p.m. Fitness First Würzburg Baskets – Petrolina AEK
FIBA Europe Cup, Group E
8:30 p.m. Donar Groningen – TRIA EKA AEL
European North Basketball League, Group B
Thursday, November 12
7:00 p.m. BC Pärnu – Keravnos Strovolos
FIBA Europe Cup, Group D
