Ukraine Women secured a hard-fought 71-65 away victory over Montenegro Women in a Europe Women’s Basketball Championship qualifier on November 13, 2025. This important road win gives Ukraine a positive start in the qualifying group and demonstrates their resilience in a tough environment. The match was a physical, back-and-forth affair with multiple lead changes. Montenegro relied on their strong interior play to keep the score close, but Ukraine's superior perimeter shooting, particularly in the fourth quarter, proved to be the difference. A key sequence saw Ukraine hit consecutive three-pointers to break a 60-60 tie, creating a cushion they would not relinquish. Montenegro had a chance to close the gap in the final minutes but missed several critical free throws, allowing Ukraine to seal the game from the charity stripe. The result is a significant boost for Ukraine's qualification hopes, earning them a precious away win, while Montenegro will be disappointed to let a winnable home game slip away. The Ukrainian coach highlighted her team's composure in clutch moments, and the Montenegrin staff pointed to defensive breakdowns in the final period as the turning point.