Turkey claimed a convincing 126-109 victory over Guernsey in the Women's Continental Cup on Thursday. The result extends Turkey's unbeaten start to the tournament, with three wins from three matches. Guernsey remain in third place with just two points from their opening fixtures.
Turkey's perfect record continues under pressure, having won their previous two games against Austria and Czechia in tight contests. The visitors secured a 65-64 win over Czechia on Wednesday and a 40-35 victory against Austria on Tuesday. They have shown resilience in close matches throughout the tournament.
Guernsey's struggles have been consistent, with heavy defeats in their opening two matches. They lost 19-104 to Austria on Tuesday and have not found their rhythm since. The home side's last competitive appearance was a narrow 142-141 win over Norway in August 2024, but their current form tells a different story.
The hosts sit third in the table with two points from three games, having suffered two defeats so far. Turkey lead the standings with six points from three victories, setting themselves up as strong contenders in the competition. The gap between the teams at the top and bottom of the table has not narrowed.
Turkey's away performance demonstrated their experience at this level. They controlled the tempo and protected their lead through the closing stages. Guernsey fought to the end but could not match the visitors' consistency over four quarters.