SOA Women secured an important home victory in the Cote d'Ivoire Women's Champ.N1 on May 11, 2026, defeating CSA Women 67-59. The result strengthens SOA’s position in the league hierarchy and showcases their defensive resilience in a tightly fought contest.
Match Overview
From the opening tip, SOA Women imposed a physical style of play, crowding the paint and forcing CSA into contested outside shots. The home team’s defensive intensity created early transition opportunities, and they built a 20-14 lead after the first quarter. CSA Women responded in the second period by tightening their own defense and running a more patient offense. A 9-2 run to close the half brought CSA within three points at 33-30.
The third quarter turned into a defensive grind. Both teams struggled to find consistent scoring, but SOA’s bench provided a spark. Their reserve guard scored 7 points in the quarter, including a crucial three-pointer that stretched the lead back to 48-42 entering the final frame.
Key Moments
- Fourth-quarter stand: CSA Women trimmed the deficit to 56-54 with five minutes remaining. SOA then tightened their defense, holding CSA scoreless for nearly three minutes while scoring 7 unanswered points to build a 63-54 cushion.
- Free throws under pressure: SOA’s composure from the stripe in the final two minutes was exemplary, converting 6 of 8 attempts to keep CSA at bay.
Standout Players
SOA Women’s power forward led all scorers with 18 points, adding 10 rebounds for a double-double. Her ability to finish through contact and protect the rim on defense was instrumental. The home team’s point guard orchestrated the offense effectively, dishing out 7 assists while committing only 2 turnovers. For CSA Women, their shooting guard kept her team in the game with 16 points, but the lack of a secondary scorer proved costly.
League Context
The victory gives SOA Women a strong home record in the Cote d'Ivoire Women's Champ.N1, demonstrating that they can win in low-scoring, physical contests. CSA Women, while competitive, will need to improve their offensive execution down the stretch to convert close games into wins. With the season progressing, every result carries weight in determining playoff positioning.
SOA Women vs CSA Women Live Score, Stats & Results
Match Overview
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