18.03.2026 00:22
The Turkish Women's National Basketball Team lost to Hungary 89-74 in their last match of the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. The crescent-star team finished 3rd in Group C, securing a ticket to the World Cup.
The Turkish Women's National Basketball Team lost to Hungary 89-74 in their 5th and final match of the 2026 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
THE STARRED TEAM LOST TO HUNGARY
The first quarter, in which both teams had no trouble scoring and played with high accuracy, ended in a 25-25 tie. In the second quarter, Hungary, which was effective with the points gained by Lelik and increased the lead to double digits in the final moments, went to the locker room with a 52-41 advantage, finding points in the paint from both teams. In the third period, which was a neck-and-neck battle, Hungary did not allow the National Team to get back into the game. Hungary entered the final quarter with a 66-52 lead. The starry team, unable to respond to Hungary, which maintained its game and score superiority in the final period, left the court with a 89-74 defeat.
THE FAIRIES OF THE BASKETBALL COURT SECURED A WORLD CUP TICKET
With this result, Turkey finished 3rd in Group C with 2 wins and 3 losses, securing a World Cup ticket. After the match, both teams were presented with a symbolic World Cup ticket. Hungary, which won 3 of its matches and lost 2, placed 2nd in the group and earned the right to participate in the finals.