TEHRAN – In their first-ever participation in the competition, the Japanese B.LEAGUE champions Hiroshima Dragonflies secured third place by winning an exciting clash against Shahrdari Gorgan, 81-76 on Saturday.

It was revenge for the Dragonflies who had lost to this same team earlier in the Group Phase, 94-81.

Ryo Yamazaki finished with 18 points on 6 three-pointers to lead the Dragonflies, while Kerry Blackshear (17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists) and Dwayne Evans (16 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists).

Fourth-placed Shahrdari Gorgan wrapped up their season in FIBA club competitions with their starters all scoring in double-digits. Breakout star Sina Vahedi finished strong with 21 points.