Sophia Young reaches the semifinals of EuroCup

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Sophia Young (186-F-83, college: Baylor) and her Turkish Galatasaray edged Electra Ramat-Hasharon from Israel to reach the semifinals of the EuroCup Women. After a road 69:74 win Turkish team won once more 70:53 to prove their ambitions. Esra Sencebe led the winners with 20 points. Petra Ujhelyi collected 15 points and 13 rebounds, while Sophia Young netted 14. Daliborka Vilipic finished the night with 15 points for the guests.
The game was opened in an offensive style due to the last game result. Electra Ramat-Hasharon desired to tie the margin at once but trailed 3 points after the opening quarter. Sophia Young with a jump-shot made it 21:18 for the Turkish team. The visitors struggled against the vaunted defense of Galatasaray early on and trailed 37:22. Elektra responded by going on an 8-0 run that bridged the end of the second quarter and the start of the third. Daliborka Vilipic made the score 41:35 and hoped for staying closer with her team. Galatasaray hit their opponents with an 18-1 run to seal another victory of the campaign. Electra Ramat-Hasharon could score 8 last points of the game for 70:53 loss. Galatasaray wins 144:122 and advances to the semis.