Fenerbahce and Kibirkstis Secure Dominant Wins in EuroLeague Women Opener

Fenerbahce Tarfin, the titleholders, began their campaign with an impressive 88-69 victory over Valencia Basket Club in Spain. Following their recent SuperCup Women title, Fenerbahce asserted their dominance early with a 27-12 lead in the first quarter, propelled by Leila Lacan's 19 points and 3 assists.

Kibirkstis-TOKS also had a remarkable start, overwhelming Athinaikos Qualco with a 103-65 victory in Vilnius. Zoe Wadoux nearly achieved a triple-double, finishing with 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Nausia Woolfolk led with 20 points. This significant win sent a warning to Athinaikos, who had entered the season with high expectations.

In another thrilling clash, Casademont Zaragoza edged Basket Landes 76-75 in overtime, feature Mariona Ortiz contributing 15 assists—tying for the third most in EuroLeague Women history. Merrit Hempe scored 26 points, including crucial free-throws to secure the extra period. Despite the loss, Trinity San Antonio impressed in her debut for Landes with 23 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals.

Emlak Konut recorded their first-ever Regular Season victory, defeating Lotto AZS UMCS Lublin 85-61. Stephanie Mavunga delivered an outstanding performance with 29 points and 11 rebounds, achieving an efficiency valuation of 37. Pallas Kunaiyi contributed 13 points and 13 rebounds as Emlak surged ahead in the second half.

The results from Wednesday, October 14, include:

- Kibirkstis-TOKS 103-65 Athinaikos Qualco

- KKZ Crvena Zvezda 89-56 Kangoeroes Basket Mechelen

- Emlak Konut 85-61 Lotto AZS UMCS Lublin

- Casademont Zaragoza 76-75 (OT) Basket Landes

- Flammes Carolo Basket 98-66 CS Rapid Bucuresti

- ZVVZ USK Praha 76-55 Tango Bourges Basket

- Valencia Basket Club 69-88 Fenerbahce Tarfin

The action continues on Thursday, October 15, with a match between Galatasaray Cagdas Faktoring and Beretta Famila Schio.