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Team
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
Turkey Women
24
18
12
20
74
Australia Women
19
21
18
19
77
Turkey Women
Australia Women
2 points
23
17
3 points
4
8
Free Throws
16
19
Free Throws Rate
TO88%
76%TO
Foul
10
00
Ended74 - 77
10:00
The game begins
0-0
10:00
The first session begins
0-0
10:00
scramble; Serve out of bounds
0-0
09:59
Toppz scrambles for the ball and wins the ball
0-0
09:59
Okuso lost the ball in a scramble
0-0
09:45
Kaquil hit a 2-point dry jumper
2-0
09:30
Smith hit a layup
2-2
09:08
Wuzun turned around and hit a jumper with 2 points
4-2
08:50
Wilson missed a 2-point step-back jumper
4-2
08:47
Topz defensive rebounds
4-2
08:27
Wuzun missed a 2-point jumper
4-2
08:23
Topz offensive rebound
4-2
08:21
Wuzun missed a layup
4-2
08:18
Smith defensive rebound
4-2
08:10
Witcom hit a 3-point jumper
4-5
08:10
Okuso assisted
4-5
07:49
Wuzun hit a 3-point jumper
7-5
07:49
Kakir assisted
7-5
07:32
Topz committed a personal foul; The opponent was awarded 2 free throws
7-5
07:32
Smith was fouled
7-5
07:32
Smith missed the first of two free throws
7-5
07:32
Smith missed the second of two free throws
7-5
07:31
Team defense rebounds
7-5
07:15
Wuzun hit a 2-point jumper
9-5
07:15
Kakir assisted
9-5
07:00
Fidick committed a personal foul
9-5
07:00
Okuso was fouled
9-5
06:55
Witcom missed a 3-point jumper
9-5
06:54
Carquill defensive rebound
9-5
06:42
Fidick hit a 2-point jumper
11-5
06:42
Topz assisted
11-5
06:28
Wilson missed a 3-point jumper
11-5
06:25
Smith offensive rebound
11-5
06:17
Okuso hit a layup
11-7
06:17
Wilson assisted
11-7
06:09
Talbot committed a personal foul
11-7
06:09
Carquir was fouled
11-7
05:57
Wuzun missed a 2-point jumper
11-7
05:57
Talbot cap
11-7
05:54
Talbot defensive rebound
11-7
05:51
Smith hit a layup
11-9
05:51
Talbot assisted
11-9
05:38
Burke hit a 2-point step-back jumper
13-9
05:24
Smith missed a 3-point jumper
13-9
05:22
Topz defensive rebounds
13-9
05:15
Burke missed a 3-point jumper
13-9
05:12
Team defense rebounds
13-9
05:12
Substitution: Topz, Substitution: Byram
13-9
05:12
substitution: Wilson, substitution: Melburn
13-9
04:55
Okuso hit a 2-point breakthrough layup
13-11
04:48
Okuso committed a personal foul
13-11
04:48
Byram was fouled
13-11
04:37
Melburn committed a personal foul; The opponent was awarded 2 free throws
13-11
04:37
Carquir was fouled
13-11
04:37
Carquill hit the first of two free throws
14-11
04:37
Cargill hit his second free throw
15-11
04:26
Melburn made a pass error
15-11
04:26
Subs: Talbot, Okuso, substitution: George, Borasse
15-11
04:03
Burke missed a 2-point step-back jumper
15-11
04:01
George defensive rebound
15-11
03:56
Bolasse hit a layup
15-13
03:56
George assisted
15-13
03:30
Carquill hit a 2-point jumper
17-13
03:05
Smith missed a layup
17-13
03:02
Wuzun defensive rebound
17-13
02:47
Melbourne committed a personal foul
17-13
02:47
Carquir was fouled
17-13
02:47
Substitution: Kakir, Substitution: Erdogan
17-13
02:47
Substitution: Melburn, Subs: Reed
17-13
02:37
Erdogan made a mistake in passing
17-13
02:37
Witcom steals
17-13
02:29
George hit a 3-point jumper
17-16
02:29
Witcom assisted
17-16
02:07
Wu Zun made a pass error
17-16
02:07
Bolasse steals
17-16
02:01
Witcom missed a 3-point jumper
17-16
01:59
Burke defensive rebounds
17-16
01:49
Wuzun hit a step-back jumper for 3 points
20-16
01:31
Smith hit a 2-point layup
20-18
01:31
Assist by Bolasse
20-18
01:23
Smith committed a personal foul; The opponent was awarded 2 free throws
20-18
01:23
Burke was fouled
20-18
01:23
Subs: Smith, Witkon, substitution: Fowler, Wilson
20-18
01:23
Burke hit the first of two free throws
21-18
01:23
Burke hit the second free throw
22-18
01:23
Substitution: Burke, Subs: Uzunoglu
22-18
01:01
Bolasse made a dribble error
22-18
00:46
Reed's personal foul; The opponent was awarded 2 free throws
22-18
00:46
Erdogan was fouled
22-18
00:46
Erdogan hit the first of two free throws
23-18
00:46
Erdogan hit his second free throw
24-18
00:46
Substitution: Wu Zun, Subs: Korra
24-18
00:28
Fidick committed a personal foul
24-18
00:28
Bolasse was fouled
24-18
00:28
Substitution: Fidick, Subs: Attas
24-18
00:23
Byram committed a personal foul; The opponent was awarded 2 free throws
24-18
00:23
Wilson was fouled
24-18
00:23
Wilson hit the first of two free throws
24-19
00:23
George assisted
24-19
00:23
Wilson missed the second of his two free throws
24-19
00:23
Uzunoglu defensive rebound
24-19
00:04
Erdogan made a mistake with the dribble
24-19
00:04
Fowler steals
24-19
00:01
Bolasse missed a 3-point drift jumper
24-19
00:00
The first quarter ends
24-19
Match Info
In a thrilling FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup encounter, Australia edged out Turkey 77-74 in a tightly contested battle that went down to the wire. The match, held on March 16, 2026, showcased high-level international competition, with the Opals securing a crucial victory in the group stage.
The game was a back-and-forth affair from the opening tip. Turkey established an early rhythm with their perimeter shooting, while Australia countered with their physicality and inside presence. The lead changed hands multiple times throughout the contest, with neither team able to build a decisive advantage. The decisive moment came in the final two minutes, as Australia's defensive pressure forced a critical turnover, leading to a fast-break layup that put them ahead for good. Turkey had a chance to tie the game on their final possession, but a well-contested three-point attempt rattled out as the buzzer sounded.
Key moments included a strong second-quarter run by Australia to erase an early deficit, followed by a resilient response from Turkey in the third to keep the game within reach. The focus point was the battle in the paint, where Australia's rebounding advantage, particularly on the offensive glass, generated crucial second-chance points. Standout performances included a dominant double-double from Australia's center and a sharpshooting display from Turkey's leading guard, who kept her team in the game with a series of difficult shots.
This result provided Australia with a vital two points in the group standings, boosting their chances of advancing to the knockout rounds. For Turkey, the narrow defeat was a missed opportunity to claim a signature win against a traditional powerhouse, leaving them to regroup for their next fixture.
Post-match, the Australian coach praised her team's composure in a "pressure-cooker environment," while the Turkish manager lamented the "small details" that decided the game but expressed pride in her team's fight.
The starting lineups featured the core players for both nations, with Australia fielding a blend of veteran leadership and young talent, and Turkey relying on their dynamic backcourt and disciplined system.

