Marine Johannès, Gabby Williams, and Iliana Rupert Reach Euroleague Final
Fenerbahçe secured their spot in the Euroleague final with a decisive 76-59 victory over Spar Girona, marking their fourth final appearance in five editions. After a slow start, the Turkish team found their offensive rhythm before halftime, establishing a double-digit lead with a 16-5 run that they maintained throughout the remainder of the game.
Key contributors for Fenerbahçe included Emma Meesseman with 14 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds. French player Gabby Williams added 13 points and an efficiency rating of 17, while Iliana Rupert contributed 12 points with an efficiency of 14.
American player Breanna Stewart had a quieter performance, scoring 3 points on 1-of-5 shooting.
In the other semi-final, Marine Johannès was the top scorer with 16 points, including four three-pointers and four assists, as Galatasaray held off a comeback from Casademont Zaragoza to win 63-56. Despite facing strong home crowd support, Galatasaray maintained their composure.
For the Spanish team, Merritt Hempe led the scoring with 18 points and 8 rebounds. Carla Leite was the second-highest scorer with 12 points, but shot 3-of-11 from the field. Aminata Gueye (7 points) and Ornella Bankole (2 points on 1-of-6 shooting) struggled to replicate their previous semi-final performances.
"I am happy, and we are proud of the team," stated Marine Johannès. "It was a difficult match, especially in front of their supporters. We started well, but the opposing team reacted. We had to stay focused, and we can be proud. We have excellent cohesion."
The final is scheduled for Sunday at 8 PM and will be broadcast on the FIBA YouTube channel.
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