AEK Athens defeated Salon Villepas Vikings 95:93 in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. The Greek side held on through the final moments to secure their fifth victory in six league games. The margin of two points left little room for error in what proved to be a tightly contested affair.
AEK remain top of the table with five wins from six matches. Villepas' defeat leaves them searching for consistency after a mixed run of results. The home side's position at the summit reflects their ability to close out games when it matters most.
AEK's recent form has been uneven. They lost 80:93 to Olympiacos Piraeus in late September, then bounced back with a convincing 91:70 win over Maroussi BC three days ago. Villepas have shown they can score freely, beating Tampere 97:79 and Loimaa 101:74 in October and September respectively, but also fell to Honka 104:107 in a high-scoring loss.
The victory extends AEK's winning streak to three games while halting Villepas' momentum from their previous fixtures. Both sides have demonstrated they can put up points, but the difference tonight came down to execution in the closing stages. The Greek club now sits two points clear at the top of the standings.
