PAOK secures victory against Balkan Botevgrad in EuroCup

PAOK Thessaloniki defeated Balkan Botevgrad with a score of 79-56 during their EuroCup Group 4 match held at the Arena Botevgrad in Bulgaria on November 10, 2026. Under the guidance of coach Andrea Trinchieri, PAOK controlled the game from the start, ending the first half with a 53-32 lead and maintaining their momentum to finish the game decisively. This win improves PAOK's record to 5-2 in the competition, keeping them in pursuit of group leader Bahcesehir.

The team played without key players Gray, Osman, and Omoruyi. Tyree led the scoring for PAOK with 25 points, supported by Foster (12 points), Motiejunas (11 points), and Calathes (8 assists). For Balkan Botevgrad, who dropped to a 1-6 record, McCoy stood out with 18 points. This victory concludes the first round of the group stage for the Greek side.

Looking ahead, PAOK is preparing for upcoming matches against Karditsa on November 14 in the Stoiximan GBL and a critical European away game against Manresa on November 18. The team remains focused on maintaining its strong performance across both domestic and international competitions despite ongoing squad absences.