Montenegro Women claimed an impressive 79-61 road victory over Ukraine Women in a Europe Women’s Basketball Championship Qualifier on March 12. Montenegro's strong second-half performance powered them to a significant win in a challenging away environment. The first half was a tight, defensive battle with Ukraine using their home crowd to stay level. After halftime, Montenegro's offense found its rhythm, moving the ball with purpose and knocking down open shots to build a steady lead. Ukraine struggled to respond, as Montenegro's defense tightened, forcing difficult shots and turnovers that fueled their transition game. A key third-quarter run, led by Montenegro's veteran guards, broke the game open and Ukraine could not recover. This result gives Montenegro a major advantage in the qualifying group standings. The Montenegro coach highlighted the team's defensive adjustment at halftime, while the Ukraine coach cited a loss of offensive execution when the pressure increased.