Lulea Women secured a 80-74 away victory over Norrkoping Dolphins Women in the Svenska Basketligan Dam on March 8, 2026. In a closely contested women's league derby, Lulea used a strong finish to overcome a halftime deficit and claim the win on the road. Norrkoping started strongly, leveraging home-court advantage to take a narrow lead into the break. The third quarter was a defensive battle, with both teams struggling to score. The game turned in the final period, where Lulea's experience shone through; they executed their half-court offense with precision and made critical free throws down the stretch. A key incident was an offensive foul called on Norrkoping's leading scorer with under two minutes to play and her team down by three, halting their momentum. This result was significant for the playoff race in the Damligan, allowing Lulea to keep pace with the leaders, while Norrkoping missed a key opportunity at home. The starting lineups featured several national team players from both sides.