23.11.2025 20:50
In the 7th week of the Halkbank Women's Basketball Super League, Fenerbahçe Opet defeated Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring 75-71 away.
In the 7th week of the Women's Basketball Super League, Fenerbahçe Opet defeated Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring, whom they hosted, with a score of 75-71 in the derby match.
FENERBAHÇE LEADS IN THE FIRST QUARTER
The match, played in front of a small number of yellow-red fans, started with mutual points. After the third minute, the score was tied at 4-4, and Galatasaray took a 10-4 lead at the beginning of the 6th minute with a 6-0 run. The yellow-navy team responded with an 8-0 run and took the lead 12-10 in the 8th minute. Fenerbahçe continued their effective play and ended the first quarter ahead 21-15.
FENERBAHÇE INCREASED THE LEAD
Fenerbahçe started the second period with a 7-0 run, taking the score to 28-15 in the 12th minute. The visiting team displayed a good performance in offense, reaching a 16-point lead (18-34) by the 15th minute. Although Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring tried to reduce the gap, they struggled to defend against their opponent's attacks. Fenerbahçe Opet went into halftime leading 42-29.
GALATASARAY JOINED THE GAME
The second half of the match started with mutual baskets. Galatasaray, which had a better offense compared to the first half, still struggled to defend the paint. The yellow-red team managed to reduce the gap to single digits a few times, and with a 5-0 run in the last minute, they narrowed the difference to 6 points: 51-57. The period ended with this score.
LAST QUARTER TOOK BREATH AWAY
The last quarter of the match was fast-paced. Galatasaray increased their motivation with the momentum they gained at the end of the third period. Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, tried to prevent their opponent from closing the gap further with successful outside shots from McBride and Meesseman. Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring tied the game at 65-65 with consecutive three-pointers from Ayşe and Juhasz in the 36th minute. Fenerbahçe Opet regained the lead and won the match 75-71.
TOP SCORERS
Smalls, who played with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the yellow-red team, was the top scorer of the match. Additionally, Juhasz contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds, while captain Ayşe Cora scored 12 points, but their performances could not prevent the defeat. For the yellow-navy team, Rupert, who scored 20 points and grabbed 4 rebounds, along with McBride, who scored 19 points and had 5 rebounds, and captain Alperi Onar, who came off the bench to score 10 points, played a significant role in the victory.
FENERBAHÇE MADE IT 6 OUT OF 6
With this result, Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring lost their first match under the management of their new head coach Fırat Okul. The yellow-red team suffered their second consecutive defeat in the league. Fenerbahçe Beko, with one game less, continued their unbeaten streak with 6 wins out of 6.