Nanterre stun Rytas as Peristeri rally in BCL

Nanterre take control after halftime

Nanterre held a narrow advantage through the first half, then pulled away by winning the third quarter 31-15. The French team’s lead reached 32 points late in the game.

The hosts had the edge in several key categories, outrebounding Rytas 54-38 and recording 26 assists to their opponents’ 13. Nanterre also scored 60 points in the paint, compared with 26 for Rytas.

Xavier Castaneda contributed 15 points and nine assists, while Hugo Yimga-Moukouri scored 13 points, making five of his six two-point attempts. J’Wan Roberts added 15 points and 12 rebounds, including seven offensive boards. Rytas captain Arturas Gudaitis finished with 10 points and 13 rebounds.

Peristeri complete the comeback

Itelyum Varese led 52-37 at halftime in its first Basketball Champions League home appearance in ten years. Peristeri fought back and secured an 85-82 win, extending its unbeaten start to the season to four victories across the BCL and domestic competition.

An 11-0 run helped shift the game, before a back-and-forth fourth quarter. Will Carius led Peristeri with 18 points, and Ty Nichols recorded 10 points and 10 assists. Nichols also made a three-pointer off the dribble late in the game.