Sporting ended their participation in the FIBA Europe Cup with a home victory over the Slovak side Prievidza, 92-73 (24-21, 27-25, 27-12 and 14-15). On Wednesday night, Belgian Swenson (24 points), North American Robinson (19 points and 10 rebounds) and Portuguese Francisco Amarante (15 points) were Luís Magalhães’ amulet.
Thus, the lions achieved their only victory in the second group stage, finishing in third place in Group M, with seven points and an advantage in the direct confrontation with Prievidza. Bilbao finished at the top, with 12 points, two ahead of PAOK.
It should be remembered that the Spanish are the holders of the European Cup, while the Greeks were runners-up in the last edition.
As for Sporting, the lions resume the championship on Saturday (3pm) in Ovar, on the 15th round of the regular phase. Luís Magalhães’ men occupy second place, with 25 points – two behind leader Benfica – equaled by Ovarense (3rd).
#BasquetebolSCP | ⏹️ Victory for the Lions in the 6th round of the 2nd round of the @FIBAEuropeCup 🤩
⚪ 92-73 ⚫ // #SCPBCP #FIBAEuropeCup pic.twitter.com/oajw8kh0NZ
— Sporting CP – Modalities (@SCPModalidades)
February 11, 2026
