Botas Spor Women Secure 75-61 Road Win Over Emlak Konut Women in Turkish Women's Basketball Super League

Botas Spor Women produced a composed and physical road performance on October 3, 2026, defeating Emlak Konut Women 75-61 in the Turkish Women's Basketball Super League. The 14-point margin reflected a game that Botas gradually controlled after an early exchange, using timely three-point shooting, interior defense, and bench production to pull away in the second half.

For Emlak Konut Women, the result was a frustrating home defeat in a fixture that had the potential to boost their league positioning. Botas Spor Women, meanwhile, strengthened their claim as a team capable of competing for a playoff spot and possibly challenging the upper tier of the Turkish Women's Basketball Super League standings.

Match Overview

Emlak Konut started with energy in front of their home crowd, building a 7-2 lead behind aggressive drives and a pair of early offensive rebounds. Botas Spor answered with a 10-2 run of their own, forcing Emlak Konut into difficult half-court possessions. By the end of the first quarter, the visitors had taken a 22-15 advantage.

The second quarter followed a similar pattern. Emlak Konut briefly cut the deficit to five points, but Botas Spor responded with a 12-2 surge that pushed the lead into double digits. A late three-pointer from Emlak Konut made the halftime score more respectable, but Botas still went into the break ahead 38-30.

Quarter-by-quarter scoring:

• First quarter: Emlak Konut Women 15, Botas Spor Women 22
• Second quarter: Emlak Konut Women 15, Botas Spor Women 16
• Third quarter: Emlak Konut Women 16, Botas Spor Women 19
• Fourth quarter: Emlak Konut Women 15, Botas Spor Women 18
• Final score: Emlak Konut Women 61, Botas Spor Women 75

Botas Spor led for most of the game and never allowed Emlak Konut to string together enough stops to mount a serious fourth-quarter comeback. The visitors’ balanced scoring proved decisive, with four players finishing in double figures.

Key Moments That Decided the Game

The most important stretch came midway through the third quarter. Emlak Konut had trimmed the lead to 48-44 after a quick 6-0 run, energizing the home bench and crowd. Botas Spor called timeout and immediately answered with a 9-0 run over the next two minutes, capped by a corner three from guard Maya Coleman and a fast-break layup after a steal. That burst pushed the lead to 57-44 and effectively took the wind out of Emlak Konut’s comeback hopes.

Another critical moment arrived early in the fourth quarter. Emlak Konut missed four consecutive free throws during a possession-heavy stretch, and Botas Spor converted those misses into transition points. The visitors’ ability to turn defensive rebounds into quick offense was a recurring problem for Emlak Konut all evening.

Tactical Breakdown: Defense, Rebounding, and Ball Movement

Botas Spor Women employed a flexible defensive scheme, mixing man-to-man pressure with a compact 2-3 zone that clogged the paint. Emlak Konut struggled to generate clean looks inside and settled for contested mid-range jumpers. When the home team did drive, Botas rotated help defenders quickly, forcing difficult kick-out passes and several shot-clock violations.

On the glass, Botas Spor held a decisive advantage, particularly on the defensive end. Their ability to secure rebounds limited Emlak Konut’s second-chance opportunities, while their own offensive rebounding created extra possessions. Ball movement was another separator: Botas recorded 19 assists on 27 made field goals, constantly finding the open shooter against Emlak Konut’s rotating defense.

Emlak Konut’s half-court offense was at its best when they pushed the pace and attacked before Botas could set its defense. However, those moments were too infrequent. The home side also struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 5 of 22 three-point attempts, which allowed Botas to stay compact and protect the lane.

Standout Players and Box Score Leaders

• Maya Coleman (Botas Spor Women): 22 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals. Coleman controlled the tempo and hit the biggest shot of the third-quarter run.
• Nazlı Çetin (Botas Spor Women): 17 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks. Çetin dominated the interior and gave Botas a reliable post presence.
• Elif Aydın (Emlak Konut Women): 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists. Aydın was Emlak Konut’s most consistent offensive threat.
• Jasmine Moore (Emlak Konut Women): 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals. Moore battled on the glass but was limited by foul trouble.
• Botas bench: 21 points comb