11.06.2025 23:40
The Turkish Women's National Basketball Team defeated Russia 75-53 in a preparation match.
The Women's National Basketball Team defeated Russia with a score of 75-53 in a preparatory match as part of the FIBA 2025 Women's European Championship preparations.
The match, played at the Basketball Development Center, started with the Crescent-Stars lineup of Olcay Çakır Turgut, Alperi Onar, Meltem Yıldızhan, Tilbe Şenyürek, and Teaira McCovan. The national team finished the first half of the match leading 37-22 and ended the game with a 75-53 victory.
In the Women's National Team, Teaira McCovan scored 16 points, 8 rebounds, Tilbe Şenyürek had 8 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, while Sevgi Uzun contributed with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. For Russia, Sofia Liulina finished the game with 11 points.
The national team, continuing their preparations for the European Championship, has removed Berfin Sertoğlu and İlayda Güner from the roster.