Red Star Women saw off Kangoeroes Mechelen Women 89:56 at home in the EuroLeague on Wednesday. The hosts built a commanding lead early and never looked back, converting their advantage into a comfortable victory. To be fair, the margin told only part of the story – the game was decided in the opening exchanges when Mechelen failed to match the pace.
Red Star's shooting efficiency from the field gave them breathing room from the first quarter. They converted 36 of 68 field goal attempts while limiting Mechelen to 18 successful shots from 61 attempts. The visitors struggled to find rhythm, turning the ball over 20 times compared to Red Star's 16. And here's the thing – those extra possessions added up quickly.
Mechelen relied heavily on three-point shooting, hitting 7 of 36 attempts from beyond the arc. That volume didn't compensate for their inability to score inside the paint. Red Star controlled the boards with 41 rebounds against 28, including 10 offensive boards that created second-chance opportunities. By then, the result was never really in doubt.
We had called for a home win beforehand, putting confidence at 56 per cent. The prediction held up – Red Star's depth and defensive pressure proved decisive. They out-rebounded Mechelen consistently and forced 13 steals that disrupted the visitors' spacing. The gap widened as Mechelen's shot selection grew more desperate.
The statistics paint a clear picture of one-sided control. Red Star averaged 2.25 points per field goal attempt while Mechelen managed just 0.93. The hosts also had 15 assists to 14, showing better ball movement despite Mechelen attempting nearly four times as many three-pointers. Those efficiency figures explain the scoreline.
The result extends Red Star's recent dominance in the competition. They've won their last five matches, including victories over Subotica, ZKK Duga Sabac, Novi Sad, Miskolc, and Radovi Korac. Mechelen's away form continues to raise questions – they've lost ground in the standings without finding consistency on the road.
