Nikolov and Evtimov triumph in their first Eurochallenge games


Nikolov and Evtimov triumph in their first Eurochallenge games
(photo: fibaeurope.com)
09-11-2011 15:08 | Ivan Valchanov

Both Bulgarian players in FIBA Eurchallenge Hristo Nikolov and Iliyan Evtimov had a successful start of the regular season. Their teams Szolnok of Hungary and Elan Chalon of France triumphed in their games. The Hungarian powerhouse defeated Pau Orthez 85-70 in group H, while Evtimov and his teammates won their match against U-Mobitelco Cluj 85-81 in a drama from group E.

 

Nikolov played a great game for his Szolnok registering 15 points and 6 rebounds. The team led by 14 points early in the game and never looked back.

 

Evtimov and Chalon though had to work hard for the win. The teams were even at 65 points a piece with 7.13 minutes remaining. Then the French led until the final second surviving against the strong opponent. Evtimov was a starter in the game and finished with 2 points and 3 rebounds.


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