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Writer's pictureMāris Noviks

Red wolf roars: Omar el-Sheikh leads Tartu to win at Spartak Pleven




Omar el-Sheikh posted a huge double-double to lead Tartu Ulikool past Spartak Pleven, 85-75, on Wednesday, November 27, at the Balkanstroy hall in northern Bulgaria.


Players of the game

Omar el-Sheikh shines bright across three different continents.


Big man played for Arkansas State Red Wolves during his college days and represented Egypt national team – the Pharaohs.


Omar el-Sheikh scored 21 points to match his best result in the league.


He added a game high 14 rebounds and two blocks.


Jalen Henry chipped in with 16 points and eight rebounds.


Martin Paasoja scored 10 points and dished out a game high seven assists.


Serbian center Igor Kesar posted 21 points for Spartak Pleven in his ENBL debut.



Key stats

Tartu Ulikool held Spartak Pleven to 3/28 shooting from the three point line.


Estonians went 7/18 from the deep.


Spartak Pleven turned the ball over just nine times and forced 20 turnovers for Tartu.


The hosts scored more points off turnovers, 25-11, and on fast breaks, 27-11, but easy points weren`t decisive this time.



Game notes

Tartu Ulikool improved to 1-3, while Spartak Pleven dropped to 0-4.


The Estonians lead the series against Spartak, 2-0.


Aivar Kuusmaa and his men are on a four game winning streak.



ENBL access: follow the game on YouTube




STANDINGS, as of November 27, 2024

Group A

CSO Voluntari 4-0, +71

Newcastle Eagles 4-0, +34

Valmiera Glass ViA 4-1, +59

Dziki Warszawa 3-2, +34

BK Opava 3-2, -14

Tartu Ulikool 1-3, -18

Donar Groningen 1-4, -9

Spišski Rytieri 1-5, -103

Spartak Pleven 0-4, -54



Group B

Inter Bratislava 5-0, +19

Legia Warszawa 4-1, +43

Bakken Bears 3-1, +54

Bamberg Baskets 3-1, +46

Dinamo Bucharest 1-3, -20

Basket Brno 1-1, +0

Bristol Flyers 0-4, -32

Fyllingen Lions 0-3, -48

Keila Coolbet 0-3, -62


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