Bahcesehir Koleji opened their EuroCup Basketball campaign with a hard-fought 98-90 road win over U-Mobitelco BT Cluj Napoca on October 2, 2025. In a high-octane offensive display, the Turkish side outlasted the Romanian champions in a shootout to claim a valuable away victory. The game was played at a frantic pace, with both teams trading baskets throughout the first half. Bahcesehir began to gain separation in the third quarter with a series of three-pointers and aggressive drives to the basket. Cluj Napoca, spurred on by their home crowd, mounted a furious comeback in the final period, cutting a large deficit to within a single possession. However, Bahcesehir's composure from the free-throw line in the clutch sealed the eight-point win, a perfect start to their European group stage.