Fenerbahçe Opet, the reigning EuroLeague Women champion, will face ZVVZ USK Praha this week in a match that puts their undefeated record (7-0) on the line. This game between two strong teams highlights the 10th week of group play, with a series of games spread out over three days.
In their last encounter in Week 7, Fenerbahçe narrowly defeated Praha 75-71 in a competitive game. Emma Meesseman led the scoring with 18 points, while Gabby Williams contributed 14 points and four steals.
Can Praha even the score against Fenerbahçe this time? Playing at home will give the Czech club an advantage, but they will be without guard Maria Conde due to a lower leg injury. Praha will have to find a way to fill the void left by Conde’s absence quickly to have a chance against Fenerbahçe.
Both Fenerbahçe and ÇBK Mersin have already secured spots in the EuroLeague Women play-ins and Final Six. With three play-in spots up for grabs in each group, the competition remains intense, despite recent disruptions from KGHM BC Polkowice withdrawing from the tournament.
The game between Fenerbahçe and Praha on Wednesday will be live-streamed on the EuroLeague Women’s YouTube channel, along with other exciting matchups throughout the week.
Tuesday, January 14
Beretta Famila Schio vs. Žabiny Brno
Time: 11 a.m. ET
Location: Starez Aréna Vodova in Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic
Streaming: FIBA YouTube live stream
Key players: Kitija Laksa, Jasmine Keys, Janelle Salaün, Ivana Dojkić, Dorka Juhász (Beretta Famila Schio); Elissa Cunane, Eliška Hamzová (Žabiny Brno)
Matchup details: Schio looks to continue their winning streak against Brno in a crucial game for both teams.
Wednesday, January 15
Perfumerias Avenida vs. ÇBK Mersin
Time: 11 a.m. ET
Location: Servet Tazegül Spor Salonu in Mersin, Turkey
Streaming: FIBA YouTube live stream
Key players: Sika Koné, Arica Carter (Perfumerias Avenida); Marine Johannès, Natasha Howard, Kayla Thornton, Karlie Samuelson, Bridget Carleton, Yvonne Anderson, Iliana Rupert, Marine Fauthoux, Regan Magarity (ÇBK Mersin)
Matchup details: Avenida faces a tough challenge against the undefeated Mersin team.
Fenerbahçe Opet vs. ZVVZ USK Praha
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Královka Arena in Prague, Czech Republic
Streaming: FIBA YouTube live stream
Key players: Ariel Atkins, Emma Meesseman, Tina Charles, Gabby Williams, Nyara Sabally, Julie Allemand, Nikolina Milić, Sevgi Uzun (Fenerbahçe Opet); Ezi Magbegor, Brionna Jones, Maite Cazorla, Valeriane Ayayi, Emese Hof (ZVVZ USK Praha)
Matchup details: Fenerbahçe looks to extend their winning streak against a strong Praha team.
Basket Landes vs. Tango Bourges Basket
Time: 2 p.m. ET
Location: Palais des Sports du Prado in Bourges, France
Streaming: DAZN
Key players: Destiny Slocum, Leïla Lacan, Sam Fuehring, Luisa Geiselsöder (Basket Landes); Amy Okonkwo, Morgan Green, Pauline Astier, Kariata Diaby (Tango Bourges Basket)
Matchup details: Landes and Bourges face off in a critical game that could impact their standings in Group E.
Thursday, January 16
Casademont Zaragoza vs. Umana Reyer Venezia
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Palasport Taliercio in Venice, Italy
Streaming: FIBA YouTube live stream
Key players: Markeisha Gatling, Helena Pueyo, Tanaya Atkinson, Stephanie Mawuli (Casademont Zaragoza); Awak Kuier, Lorela Cubaj, Kamiah Smalls (Umana Reyer Venezia)
Matchup details: Zaragoza and Venezia look to secure a crucial win to advance in the tournament.
