Isle of Man women beat Norway 161:134 in the Women's Continental Cup on Friday, 29 August 2026. The hosts took all three points and moved clear at the top of the table, while Norway's unbeaten run came to an end.
Isle of Man started the day already in first place with three wins from three games. Norway arrived in second, having lost only once in their opening three matches. The result confirmed the hosts' position and dropped their visitors two points behind.
Both sides had been involved in high-scoring encounters recently. Norway's last outing was a 110:109 win over Greece, while Isle of Man had beaten Greece 56:52 two days before. Their recent history suggests this was always going to be a tight contest.
The 27-point margin does not tell the full story. Norway fought back after falling behind and kept the game within reach until the final periods. They could not find the extra gear needed to close the gap, but they showed resilience throughout.
Isle of Man now sit six points from the bottom of the group and have won every game so far. Norway have four points and one defeat, meaning they cannot afford another slip if they want to stay in contention. The gap between them is now clear.