Nova Ves defeat leader Nitra

The most surprising game was another loss of top-ranked Nitra at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by sixth ranked Nova Ves 76-65. The game was mostly controlled by Nova Ves. Nitra managed to win second period 17-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Nova Ves won last quarter 27-18. Nova Ves moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Handlova. Nitra at the other side still keeps top position with five games lost. Nova Ves is looking forward to face Handlova at home in the next round. Nitra will play against Komarno and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

BK Bemaco SPU Nitra - BK 04 AC LB Spišská Nová Ves 65:76 (11:18, 17:13, 19:18, 18:27)

Top scorers: Clemente 19, Vaden 13, Tomek 11 - Baťka 22, Andrew Jones 18, Jefferson 10
FT: 16/11 - 24/17, fouls: 18 - 16, 3-pointeers: 4 - 5, referees: Tomašovič, Hančík, Turčin, 450 spectators

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