Friend's Basketball Association Women Demolish GSPM Women 111-49 in Ivorian League
The Friend's Basketball Association (FBA) Women delivered a statement victory on May 29, 2026, thrashing GSPM Women 111-49 in the Côte d'Ivoire Women's Championnat National 1 (Champ.N1). The match, hosted at the Gymnase du Plateau in Abidjan, saw the home side produce a breathtaking offensive display while completely shutting down their opponents on defense.
Game Flow and Dominance
Right from the opening quarter, FBA Women established an insurmountable lead. They outscored GSPM 32-12 in the first period, thanks to relentless ball movement and aggressive drives to the basket. The second quarter was more of the same: FBA's press forced repeated turnovers, and they converted them into transition points. By halftime, the score stood at 60-24. The third quarter saw FBA extend their lead to 89-36, allowing the coaching staff to rest key players in the fourth.
Statistical Breakdown
- Field goal percentage: FBA shot an incredible 62% from the floor (44-of-71), while GSPM managed just 29% (18-of-62).
- Three-point efficiency: FBA hit 10 of 22 three-point attempts (45%), compared to GSPM's 3 of 19 (16%).
- Turnovers: GSPM committed 28 turnovers, leading to 36 points for FBA.
- Assists: FBA recorded 27 assists on their 44 made baskets, highlighting their unselfish play.
- Rebounds: FBA dominated the boards 52-28, with 18 offensive rebounds.
Player Highlights
FBA guard Awa Coulibaly put on a masterclass, scoring 30 points on 12-of-16 shooting, adding 8 assists and 5 steals. Center Fatouma Sylla contributed a double-double with 22 points and 16 rebounds, while forward Marie-José Kouamé poured in 18 points off the bench. For GSPM, only point guard Amina Traoré reached double figures with 14 points, but she had little help.
League Implications
The victory kept FBA Women undefeated at 12-0 this season, firmly at the top of the Champ.N1 standings and on course for the championship. GSPM Women fell to 4-8, currently occupying a mid-table position. The 62-point defeat was the largest margin in the women's league this season, signaling FBA's potential to dominate the postseason as well.