Perfumerías Avenida Women — MBK Ruzomberok Women: 75:64, EuroCup Women

Perfumerias Avenida beat MBC Ruzomberok 75-64 in the women's EuroCup on 14 October. The hosts took control early and never let go, extending their unbeaten run to eight after the visitors' flurry of three-pointers ran out of steam.

And here's the thing about this game — it wasn't decided by volume. Ruzomberok hit eight three-pointers to Avenida's three, but the hosts lived in the paint. They pulled down 41 rebounds against 32, and 18 of those were offensive. That second-chance work kept the scoreboard moving even when the visitors were finding space from deep.

To be fair, Ruzomberok shot well. Twenty-four of their 31 field-goal attempts went in, and they made eight of ten free throws. But the game turned on possession. Both sides turned the ball over 12 times, yet Avenida's eight steals compared to five for the visitors meant they recovered more often. That's the difference when you're playing against a side that can punish you.

By then, the prediction I made before the game had come good. We called for a home win at 72 per cent confidence, and the result backed it up without much drama. What stood out wasn't a single burst of scoring but the way Avenida managed the rhythm — they didn't let the visitors build momentum after those early three-pointers.

The statistics tell you the story, but not all of it. Avenida's 26 successful free throws to Ruzomberok's eight showed where the pressure landed. The hosts took more shots inside, drew more contact, and converted at the line when it mattered. Ruzomberok's 15 personal fouls against 24 for the visitors wasn't just a number — it meant they were playing catch-up in the paint.

The result keeps Avenida top of the table with five wins from six games. Ruzomberok's heavy defeats earlier — 25-92 against Trenčín and 47-117 to Ivanka — suggest a side still finding its feet. That gap in experience showed through. Avenida know how to close out a game; Ruzomberok are still learning.