Galatasaray (women) saw off KBC Mersin 85 85:62 in the KBCSL on Saturday evening, the hosts holding firm after a competitive opening quarter before pulling away in the second half. The result extends their unbeaten run to eight across all competitions, a streak built on consistency rather than dominance. By then, the gap had grown beyond what either side expected going in.
Mersin came into the fixture sitting fourth in the table with 14 wins from 20 games, but they never got going against a Galatasaray side that camped in the final third from the opening tip-off. The visitors found a way back into it briefly, yet they were left flat-footed when the hosts changed the shape at half-time. To be fair, Mersin had shown teeth in their 90:64 win over Ormanspor just a few days earlier, but this was a different proposition.
We had called for a home win before kick-off, 55 per cent confidence — and that proved the right call. Galatasaray carried the side through a mix of pace and positioning, while Mersin's defence simply couldn't sustain pressure for long stretches. The scoreline might suggest a rout, but the match only truly opened up after the break.
Galatasaray now sit second with 17 victories and three defeats, four points clear of the chasing pack. Mersin remain fourth but have lost six of their last ten, a run that could see them drop further if results don't turn. The goal difference tells part of the story — 23 points on Saturday, adding to a growing gap between the top three and the rest.
What stood out wasn't the score but the tempo. Galatasaray shot from range with rhythm, while Mersin's interior presence never found a way back into it. The old head settled them down when things got shaky, and the visitors never quite recovered their footing. It was a match decided in moments, not minutes.
