Istanbul, Turkey – Beşiktaş GAİN rallied from a 15-point first-half deficit to secure an 86-80 victory over Trabzonspor in a Turkish Basketball Super League matchup on Saturday, March 22, 2026. The win pulls Beşiktaş GAİN to within one game of league-leading Fenerbahçe Beko in the standings. Trabzonspor, meanwhile, suffered their seventh loss of the season and remain fourth in the league.
The game, played at the Beşiktaş GAİN Spor Kompleksi, saw a dramatic shift in momentum after a leisurely start for the home side. Beşiktaş GAİN, fueled by a strong second-half performance, outscored Trabzonspor 63-47 over the final two quarters.
First-Half Struggles, Second-Half Surge
Trabzonspor controlled the first half, establishing a 21-15 lead after the first period and extending that advantage to 47-36 by halftime. Yeboah led the scoring for Trabzonspor in the first half with 12 points, whereas Beşiktaş GAİN struggled to find their rhythm offensively.
However, Beşiktaş GAİN emerged from the break with renewed energy. They began to chip away at the deficit, closing the gap to just one point by the complete of the third quarter, 64-63. The fourth quarter saw a back-and-forth battle, but Beşiktaş GAİN ultimately seized control, finishing strong to secure the 86-80 win.
Mathews Leads the Way for Beşiktaş GAİN
American guard Mathews led all scorers with 24 points for Beşiktaş GAİN. Morgan added 14 points, while Zizic and Yiğit Arslan each contributed 14 and 8 points respectively. Brown also reached double figures with 10 points.
For Trabzonspor, Yeboah finished with a team-high 20 points. Reed added 17, and Delgado chipped in with 16. Despite their efforts, Trabzonspor couldn’t withstand Beşiktaş GAİN’s second-half comeback.
Key Stats
- Beşiktaş GAİN: Mathews 24, Morgan 14, Zizic 14, Yiğit Arslan 8
- Trabzonspor: Yeboah 20, Reed 17, Delgado 16
- Halftime Score: Trabzonspor 47 – Beşiktaş GAİN 36
The victory is a significant one for Beşiktaş GAİN as they continue to chase Fenerbahçe Beko at the top of the Turkish Basketball Super League standings. The close contest underscores the competitive nature of the league and the importance of every game as the season progresses. For fans following the Turkish Basketball Super League, this game highlighted the resilience of Beşiktaş GAİN and the challenges facing Trabzonspor as they aim to solidify their playoff position.
Beşiktaş GAİN will next face Manisa Basket on the road, while Trabzonspor will host Bahçeşehir at home. Dates and times for those matchups have not yet been officially announced.
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