Austria Women pulled off a thrilling 85-81 upset victory over Great Britain Women in a Europe Women’s Basketball Championship qualifier on November 16, 2025. This nail-biting match result is one of the surprises of the qualifying round so far, as Austria handed a favored GB team their first loss. In a back-and-forth contest that featured multiple lead changes, Austria displayed tremendous composure down the stretch. Great Britain seemed poised to pull away in the third quarter, but Austria responded with a 12-0 run fueled by defensive stops and transition baskets. The final minutes were tense, with Austria's guards making clutch free throws to seal the win despite a late barrage of three-pointers from GB. Austria's team-oriented offense, with five players scoring in double figures, outlasted GB's more star-driven attack. This victory is a monumental result for Austrian basketball, propelling them to the top of the group table, while GB must now regroup after a disappointing defensive performance. The Austrian coach called it a historic win for the program, and the GB manager criticized his team's lack of defensive intensity in key moments.