Quinta Dos Lombos Women 67 – 77 Benfica Women | Liga Feminina de Basquetebol – May 15, 2026

Benfica Women continued their strong second-half surge in the Portuguese Liga Feminina de Basquetebol, defeating Quinta Dos Lombos Women 77-67 on the road. The victory extended Benfica’s winning streak to five games and kept them firmly in the hunt for a top-two finish. The home side fought valiantly but could not overcome a slow start that saw them trailing by 14 points early in the second quarter.

Match Overview

Benfica jumped out to a 22-10 lead in the first quarter behind hot shooting from beyond the arc (4-of-6). Quinta Dos Lombos responded in the second quarter with a 10-2 run to cut the deficit to six, but Benfica answered with a 9-0 spurt to regain control. The third quarter saw the visitors extend their lead to 18 points, and although Quinta Dos Lombos mounted a spirited rally in the fourth, they could get no closer than eight points. Benfica’s depth and balanced scoring were too much for the home defense to handle.

Key Performers

• Benfica: Guard Sofia Silva recorded a game-high 22 points, shooting 8-for-14 from the field, and added 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Center Maria João contributed a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
• Quinta Dos Lombos: Forward Isabel Cruz led the home team with 18 points and 7 rebounds, while point guard Rita Lima finished with 12 points and 8 assists.

Turning Point

The decisive stretch came early in the third quarter. Leading by 11, Benfica opened the second half with a 12-4 run, pushing the lead to 19 points. Quinta Dos Lombos struggled to generate offense against Benfica’s zone defense, committing four turnovers in the first five minutes of the half. The lead proved insurmountable despite a late surge.

Standings Impact

Benfica improved to 18-7 on the season, now sitting in third place in the Liga Feminina table, just two games behind leaders GDESSA. Quinta Dos Lombos dropped to 13-12, slipping to sixth place. With the regular season nearing its conclusion, Benfica’s win keeps them in prime position for a strong playoff seed, while Quinta Dos Lombos will need to regroup to hold onto a top-six spot.