Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring fell short in a hard-fought home contest against Fenerbahçe Opet,dropping their seventh-week Halkbank Women’s Basketball Super League matchup 75-71. This marks the second defeat for Galatasaray in their seven games this season, a tough pill to swallow after a spirited effort.
The starting five for Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring featured Derin Erdoğan, Ayşe Cora Yamaner, Kamiah Smalls, Awak Kuier, and Dorka Juhasz, all ready to battle on their home court.
Captain Ayşe Cora Yamaner kicked off the scoring for the home team with a crucial two-point shot. The “Sultans of the Palace,” as they’re known, showed early promise, converting 5 out of 8 two-point attempts in the first quarter. Awak Kuier was a standout scorer during this initial period. Despite their efforts, a late surge from the opponent saw Galatasaray trail 15-21 heading into the second quarter.
The second quarter began with a series of free throws exchanged between both teams. With five minutes left before halftime, Kamiah Smalls emerged as a key offensive threat for Galatasaray, sinking accurate shots. While three-pointers where scarce in the first half, Awak Kuier managed to connect from beyond the arc for the home team. By the end of the second quarter, Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring found themselves down 29-42, facing a 13-point deficit at the half.
Coming out of the locker room, the Sultans of the palace made a couple of adjustments to their starting lineup. They opened the third quarter with an remarkable 5-0 run, fueled by a two-pointer from Zeynep Şevval Gül and a three-pointer from Dorka Juhasz. Following a timeout by Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray quickly regained momentum. The yellow-reds managed to chip away at the deficit, bringing it down to single digits with a series of successful shots. Kamiah Smalls led the charge in this quarter, pouring in 8 points. The score stood at 51-57 entering the final quarter,with the visitors still holding the lead.
the fourth quarter saw Elif Bayram start the scoring with a two-point basket.The initial five minutes were a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading three-pointers. After a clutch three-pointer from Dorka Juhasz, Fenerbahçe called another timeout. Galatasaray, showing unbelievable resilience, battled back to tie the game at 65-65 with just four minutes remaining, thanks to a string of consecutive successful shots. However, in the final minute, the opposing team managed to score crucial points, extending their lead to four. With no further scoring in the closing moments, the match concluded with Fenerbahçe opet securing a 71-75 victory.
📊 Galatasaray Çağdaş Faktoring Match Statistics:
Kamiah Smalls | 21 points – 6 rebounds – 2 assists – 2 steals – 1 block
Elizabeth Williams | 3 rebounds – 2 steals
Teja Oblak | 4 points – 1 rebound – 5 assists – 2 steals
Gökşen Fitik | 2 points – 2 rebounds – 1 assist – 1 block
Ayşe Cora Yamaner | 12 points – 2 rebounds
Derin Erdogan | 2 points – 3 rebounds – 2 assists – 1 block
Zeynep Şevval Gül | 2 points – 1 rebound
Dorka Juhasz | 17 points – 7 rebounds – 3 assists – 1 steal
Elif Bayram | 4 points – 2 rebounds – 1 assist
Awak Kuier | 7 points – 5 rebounds – 1 assist – 2 blocks
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