1 de Agosto Women cruise past Casa Pessoal do Porto do Lobito 65-45

In the Campeonato Nacional de Angola Women, powerhouse 1 de Agosto Women delivered a convincing 65-45 road victory over Casa Pessoal do Porto do Lobito Women on June 4, 2026. The defending champions controlled the game from start to finish, using a stifling defense and balanced scoring to improve their league-leading record. The loss keeps Casa Pessoal stuck in the mid-table, while 1 de Agosto continue their dominance in Angolan women’s basketball.

Match Overview

From the opening quarter, 1 de Agosto imposed their will, holding Casa Pessoal to just 9 points in the first period while building a 21-9 lead. The visitors’ pressure defense forced 18 turnovers, converting them into 22 points on the fast break. By halftime, the margin had swelled to 35-18, and the second half was largely a formality. Casa Pessoal showed brief signs of life in the third quarter, cutting the deficit to 14, but 1 de Agosto responded with a 12-2 run to restore order.

Key Moments

• First-quarter lockdown: 1 de Agosto opened with a 10-0 run and never looked back, holding Casa Pessoal scoreless for more than four minutes.
• Inside dominance: The visitors outrebounded the home side 42-28, with 16 offensive boards leading to 14 second-chance points.
• Bench contribution: 1 de Agosto’s reserves outscored Casa Pessoal’s bench 24-10, showcasing the team’s depth.
• Late rally snuffed out: A quick 7-0 spurt by Casa Pessoal in the third quarter was immediately countered by a timeout and a 12-2 run that sealed the outcome.

Standout Players

1 de Agosto Women were led by forward Italee Lucas, who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Rosa Gala added 11 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals, controlling the tempo at both ends. For Casa Pessoal do Porto do Lobito, center Helena Viegas was the lone bright spot with 14 points and 8 rebounds, but she received little support from her teammates, who shot just 32% from the field.

Season Implications

The victory extends 1 de Agosto’s winning streak to nine games and keeps them tied for first place with Interclube Women at 16-2 on the season. Casa Pessoal falls to 9-9, remaining in sixth place in the 12-team league. With the playoffs approaching, 1 de Agosto look increasingly dominant, while Casa Pessoal must find offensive consistency if they hope to challenge the top sides.