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Melia made history in that first leg tie last week as she became the first Irishwoman to play at this stage of a European club competition. She also top-scored for Baxi Ferrol with 27 points to help them achieve a stunning upset win over the defending champions. She scored 13 points, nine rebounds and four assists in Thursday’s second leg. Melia will now make more history on the European stage as Baxi Ferrol prepare to face Villeneuve d’Ascq LM, in a two-legged FIBA EuroCup Women final. The first leg will take place in Ferrol on 26 March, followed by the return in France on 2 April. 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