13.03.2026 00:21
The Turkish Women's National Basketball Team lost to Argentina 59-55 in their second match of Group C in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers. The national team will play their third match against Japan on Saturday.
In the second match of Group C of the FIBA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, the Turkish Women's National Basketball Team lost to Argentina 59-55.
THE STAR AND CRESCENT FINISHED THE FIRST HALF AHEAD
Turkey shared the ball well in the first quarter. The national team prevented Argentina from being effective in the paint and scored more with their taller players. The balanced first period ended in a 12-12 tie. Both teams failed to score in the first 2 minutes of the second quarter. The National Team then increased the lead to double digits with consecutive three-pointers, making it 28-18 in the 18th minute. The national team maintained their lead and went into halftime ahead 30-24.
THE 6-POINT LEAD CONTINUED
Argentina made a good start to the second half. The South American representative equalized the score in the 23rd minute: 33-33. With the successful outside shots of Sevgi Uzun and Beren Burke, the star and crescent regained their rhythm in offense and ended the 27th minute leading 44-38. Turkey also went into the final period leading 50-44.
WE EXPERIENCED A NIGHTMARE IN THE LAST QUARTER
The National Team struggled to score in the last quarter while Argentina equalized the game again in the 37th minute: 52-52. In a match that saw great competition in the final moments, the national team entered the 39th minute leading 55-54. Burani made 1 out of 2 free throws with 32 seconds left, bringing the score to a tie again: 55-55. The national team failed to score from consecutive possessions during this time. Argentina, in the remaining time, scored 2 out of 2 from the line with Mungo and Gretter: 55-59. Turkey could not score in the remaining time and left the match with a 59-55 defeat.
THE NEXT OPPONENT IS JAPAN
With this result, the star and crescent team experienced their first defeat in the group. Argentina, on the other hand, achieved their first victory. The national team will play their third match in the qualifiers against Japan on Saturday, March 14. Argentina will face Canada.