First ENBL game in Greece: Iraklis tame the Eagles on Bonfire night
- Māris Noviks
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Iraklis BC shot 53 percent from the field and outplayed struggling Newcastle Eagles, 85-71, on Wednesday, November 5, at the Ivanofeio arena in Thessaloniki, northern Greece.
Players of the game
Remember, remember the Fifth of November.
Stars shined bright in a battle between two historical teams.
Justin Wright-Foreman led Iraklis BC with a game high 32 points.
Hofstra University star guard shot 13/19 from the field, including outstanding 6/7 effort from the three point line.
DJ Funderburk provided spark under the baskets and scored 17 points.
NC State standout center shot 5/7 from the field and 7/8 from the charity stripe.
Greek international Dimitris Moraitis had 12 points.
Iraklis captain added seven assists and seven steals, tying a second best result in ENBL history.
Maceo Jack from the University of Buffalo scored 23 points for the Newcastle Eagles.
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville graduate guard Ray-Sean Taylor added 20 points.
Steals | ENBL records
Rickey McGill 8 November 7, 2023, Valmiera 74-90 Newcastle
Denis Krestinin 7 January 17, 2024, Zastal 95-91OT Keila
Kendall Lewis 7 December 3, 2024, Brno 89-93OT2 Bristol
Dimitris Moraitis 7 November 5, 2025, Iraklis 85-71 Newcastle
Key stats
Uptempo game by the Newcastle Eagles caused some problems for defenders.
Iraklis BC shot the ball better, connecting 53 percent of their attempts, 31/58.
The hosts were even better from the three point range, shooting impressive 61 percent, 11/18.
Newcastle Eagles scored more points on fast breaks, 19-25.
The visitors struggled in a positional game.
Game notes
Iraklis BC improved to 2-0, while Newcastle Eagles dropped to 0-2.
The Greeks won at Riga Zelli a week ago.
Wednesday marked the first ENBL game in Greece.
Iraklis BC has a 97-79 record in European competitions.
The Cage was lit on Bonfire night.
ENBL standings as of November 5, 2025 | without tie-breakers
CSO Voluntari 4-0, +71
Syntainics MBC 3-0, +90
BK Opava 3-0, +54
Sigal Prishtina 3-1, +19
Iraklis BC 2-0, +23
Dinamo Zagreb 2-0, +5
Dziki Warszawa 2-1, +67
Tindastoll 2-1, +34
Bristol Flyers 2-1, +16
Manchester 2-1, +5
Riga Zelli 2-1, +4
Valmiera Glass/ViA 2-1, +2
Spartak Pleven 2-1, -7
Donar Groningen 2-2, +13
TalTech Alexela 2-2, -9
Dubrava Zagreb 1-1, +14
Go+ Peja 1-2, -11
Hefte Helfen Bulls 1-3, -9
Brussels Basketball 1-3, -21
Gimle Basket 1-3, -65
Slovan Bratislava 1-4, -26
Fyllingen Lions 0-4, -115
Alkar Sinj 0-3, -59
Keila Coolbet 0-2, -5
Newcastle Eagles 0-2, -37
BK Olomoucko 0-2, -53
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