Union fails in Latvia, Valmier causes next FIBA Europe Cup defeat

The Union has suffered another defeat in FIBA Europe Cup, after being defeated on a trip by Latvian team Valmier Glass, with 85-77 results.

The main team started the meeting well, showing a good game in the first quarter, which it won by 16-10.

However, locals reacted in the second period, where they succeeded in overturning the Union’s supremacy, triumphing 27-19 and going to a minimum advantage vacation.

Valmiera continued at a good pace even after the break, winning the third quarter with a score of 23-18. In the last period, both teams held a more equal game, but locals again came out victorious by 25-24, to close the match by eight points.

The most prominent among the Union was Shannon Shorter with 17 points, while Gavin Kensil contributed 14 more points.

On the other hand, Jake Heidbrender was Valmiere’s most efficient basketball player, finishing the 19-point meeting.

This loss leaves the Union with the need to react to the upcoming European match, where it will have the opportunity to play before its fans in Prizren.

The leading team will face Manchester Basketball, at a meeting aimed at returning to FIBA Europe Cup victories. /Telegraph/