Phoenix Defeats Sportiva Italiana in FIBA Women's Basketball League Americas Final

In the final match of the FIBA Women’s Basketball League Americas 2026, the Bay Area Phoenix overcame Sportiva Italiana with a score of 83-67. The game took place at the Coliseo Ismenia Pauchard Demierre in Santiago, Chile.

The Phoenix dominated the first quarter, scoring 21 points while holding Sportiva to just 10. By halftime, the Phoenix had extended their lead to 51-30. They maintained a significant lead throughout the match, with their largest lead reaching 21 points.

Game leaders included Rosemarie Julien, who recorded an efficiency rating of 20, and Andrea Daley, who topped the scoring with 32 points. The Phoenix showed strong shooting percentages, with a field goal percentage of 38% compared to Sportiva’s 31%. The teams struggled from beyond the arc, with the Phoenix hitting only 16.7% of their three-point attempts while Sportiva logged a striking 78.3% from the free-throw line.

Throughout the game, there were four lead changes and the score was tied multiple times. The Phoenix controlled the game effectively, leading for around 1 hour and 56 seconds.

With the quarter-finals approaching, all six participating teams remain in the hunt for the championship title.