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Markese Mayfield

Astrali – Kavkasia 66-78

Kavkasia upset Astrali in Game 3 of the championship series to gain 2-1 advantage. The game was mostly controlled by Kavkasia. Astrali managed to win third quarter 16-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for swingman Markese Mayfield (196-1995, college: Ferris St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Jordan Grant (190-1996, college: W.Connecticut) contributed with 22 points for the winners. Mayfield is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Forward Evan Hinson (196-1997, college: Austin Peay) answered with 18 points and 7 rebounds and forward Evan Milligan (200-1997, college: Life) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Astrali. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Top scorers:
Astrali: E.Hinson 18+7reb+1ast, M.Bazuashvili 11+5reb+2ast, E.Milligan 10+8reb+1ast, V.Kutaladze 10+3reb, B.Chikviladze 5+4reb+1ast, G.Saba 5+2reb+1ast
Kavkasia: J.Grant 22+4reb+3ast, M.Mayfield 18+12reb+3ast, M.Balogun 14, R.Hayes 11+8reb+2ast, G.Levan 8+1reb+2ast, G.Giorgi 2+2reb