Pays d'Aix Basket 76 Universitat FC Barcelona 81   EuroLeague
rookies Barcelona continue to be the surprise team of the
season. They retain their status as the only undefeated side in
the competition thanks to a 76:81 victory over French club Pays
d’Aix.  Aix actually started the game as the stronger side.
Consecutive 3-pointers from Sviatlana Volnaya set the tone as
the home side amassed 28 first quarter points, to 23 from
Barcelona.  Aix continued their impressive offensive play into
the 2nd quarter and led by Australian captain Kristi Harrower,
they increased their advantage by up to 14 points.  Towards the
end of the 2nd, Barcelona cut into the Aix lead, but it was in
the 3rd that they turned the game.  Sparked by Tracy Reid,
Barcelona took firm control, outscoring their opponents 29:13
and taking a 61:70 advantage into the last period.  Aix managed
to cut into Barcelona’s lead in the 4th, but not enough to worry
the Spanish side who now top Group A with a 5-0 record.  Reid
was Barcelona’s top scorer with