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Red Star Secures Massive Victory in Czech Republic, One Step Closer to EuroLeague

Crvena Zvezda's women's basketball team took a significant stride towards qualifying for the Women's EuroLeague, defeating Brno in the Czech Republic with a final score of 75:69 (20:24, 18:14, 17:19, 20:12).
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Red Star's basketball players battled a resilient Czech side, trailing and chasing Brno's lead for much of the game, but ultimately managed to snatch a hard-fought victory.

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After more than 35 minutes of a seesaw battle where the lead constantly changed hands, Red Star's Aliyah Collier sank two crucial free throws with 1:40 remaining, giving the red-and-whites a vital advantage.

Marina Maljković's squad then tightened their defense, with Savanna extending Red Star's lead to four points. The game concluded with a tense free-throw shootout, where Red Star's players maintained their composure and accuracy.

Destiny Henderson led the winning team with 18 points and eight assists. Savanna and Aliyah Collier both recorded double-doubles, each contributing 14 points and 10 rebounds. Artemis Spanou also delivered a strong performance, finishing with nine points, 11 rebounds, and five assists.

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Red Star now prepares for a crucial EuroLeague qualification clash against Hungarian side DVTK (next Wednesday, 6 PM CET).

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