West Bursa 86 – 82 Çorum Belediyesi | EBBL Cup | May 24, 2026

In a thrilling EBBL Cup quarterfinal first‑leg encounter, West Bursa edged Çorum Belediyesi 86–82 at home, putting themselves in a strong position ahead of the return fixture. The match, played in a lively Bursa arena, featured multiple lead changes and high‑level offensive execution from both sides.

First Half Momentum Swings

Çorum came out aggressive, built around the physical play of center Mustafa Demir (18 points, 11 rebounds). They jumped to an early eight‑point lead in the first quarter. West Bursa responded through sharp outside shooting, with guard Caner Yılmaz hitting three triples in the second quarter to bring his team back within two at halftime, 44–42.

Second Half Decided by Defense and Depth

After the break, West Bursa’s bench provided a key spark. Reserve forward Oğuzhan Aydın scored 10 of his 14 points in the third quarter, helping his team take a five‑point lead into the final period. Çorum refused to back down, tying the game at 74‑74 with 4:30 left on a fast‑break layup by guard Emre Koç.

But in the clutch, West Bursa’s veteran leader Hakan Soylu (21 points, 8 assists) took control. He drew a foul and made two free throws, then assisted on a corner three that gave West Bursa a six‑point lead with 90 seconds remaining. Çorum hit a late triple to make it close, but a defensive stop on the final possession sealed the home win.

• Key Contributors:
  • Hakan Soylu (WES) – 21 pts, 8 ast, 5 reb
  • Caner Yılmaz (WES) – 18 pts, 4 threes
  • Oğuzhan Aydın (WES) – 14 pts, 6 reb off the bench
  • Mustafa Demir (COR) – 18 pts, 11 reb
  • Emre Koç (COR) – 16 pts, 7 ast

What’s at Stake

The second leg in Çorum will be played next week. West Bursa’s four‑point cushion means Çorum must win by at least five points at home to advance to the semifinals. The EBBL Cup has provided plenty of drama this season, and this tie is far from over.

West Bursa will aim to finish the job, while Çorum Belediyesi will rely on their strong home court to overturn the deficit.