12.03.2026 00:51
In the first match of Group C of the FIBA 2026 Women's World Cup Qualifiers, Turkey made a fantastic start by defeating Canada 71-69.
The Turkish Women's National Basketball Team faced Canada in the first match of Group C of the FIBA 2026 Women's World Cup Qualifiers at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center.
WE ENTERED THE HALF WITH A BIG LEAD
The crescent-starred team started the match with pressure, finishing the first period ahead 21-8. The national team maintained their dominance in the second period, entering the locker room with a 15-point lead: 39-24.
THE NATIONAL TEAM MADE NO MISTAKES IN THE SECOND HALF
The third period ended with a score of 53-47 as Canada reduced the gap. In the final period of the match, which was a great contest, the Turkish Women's National Basketball Team emerged victorious with a score of 71-69.
TOP SCORERS
In the crescent-starred team, Kennedy Burke was the top scorer with 16 points, while Sevgi Uzun and Olcay Çakır contributed to the victory with 12 points each.
THE NEXT OPPONENT IS ARGENTINA
The Turkish Women's National Basketball Team will face Argentina in the second match of Group C of the FIBA 2026 Women's World Cup Qualifiers.