Where are the Valkyries? 1/14 Edition

Julie Vanloo and Cecilia Zandalasini

As the 12 seed in EuroCup, Galatasaray got to host Game 1 of the Round of 16 series against 5 seed Lyon of France and they were able to use a strong fourth quarter to win 77-72. Julie Vanloo had 13 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists in 38 minutes while Cecilia Zandalasini dished out 3 assists in 15 minutes. They ended up getting quite a test in Turkish league play on Sunday from Kayseri, but held on to a 92-91 win. Vanloo led the team with 28 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists in 37 minutes and Zandalasini added 14 points and 3 steals in 33 minutes.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/eurocup-women-24-25/games/123276-GALA-LYON#boxscore
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Iliana Rupert

While the team is struggling in their local league, Cukurova is still undefeated in EuroLeague after a 73-53 win over Landes of France on Wednesday. Iliana Rupert had 17 points and 8 rebounds in 30 minutes. They returned to Turkish league play on Saturday and won 83-68 against Bursa Ant with Rupert providing 18 points and 11 rebounds in 27 minutes.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/euroleague-women-24-25/games/123746-BLA-CBK#boxscore
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Temi Fagbenle

7 seed Besiktas visited France on Thursday for their EuroCup Round of 16 Game 1 against 23 seed Angers, winning 64-52. Temi Fagbenle led the team with 22 points and 11 rebounds in 38 minutes. Their Turkish league game was on Sunday and they won 89-61 against Nesibe Aydin as Fagbenle chipped in with 13 points and 5 rebounds in 21 minutes.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/eurocup-women-24-25/games/123272-UFAB-BJK#boxscore
https://tbf.org.tr/statistics.html?%7Ew=f%7EeJwlyzEKwzAMQNGrBM0VxLKtSD1G6AUkJ4JAp9pTS-9eTMcP73-gw30Bcm2JwpGjFkzpDBQyQk5alXJVLwy3BZ4Tjxc-9lkxy1iyu2Rsa5X_qkYnskfIsclW2CZ-T9yHjauPq3X4_gBOHx_H

Maria Conde

USK Prague returned to EuroLeague play on Wednesday by traveling to Spain, losing to Zaragoza 73-68. Maria Conde had 11 points and 5 rebounds in 21 minutes, but then had to leave the game with an injury that ended her season and will also leave her unable to play for Spain or the Valkyries this summer.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/euroleague-women-24-25/games/123771-ZARAG-ZVVZ#boxscore

Carla Leite

Villeneuve-d’Ascq started the EuroCup Round of 16 by traveling to Spain to face 18 seed Estudiantes before they get to host next week as the 2 seed. They will have work to do at home after losing 75-65 with Carla Leite providing 8 points and 4 assists in 23 minutes. They returned to French league play on Sunday, but lost to Lyon 75-70 even though Leite had 17 points and 8 assists in 35 minutes.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/eurocup-women-24-25/games/123282-MOV-ESBVA#boxscore
https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/FFBB/2513206/bs_en_AU.html

Veronica Burton

The Bendigo Spirit remained all alone in first place after defeating the Sydney Flames 80-62 on Sunday. Veronica Burton had 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in 28 minutes to lead the team.

https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/wnbl/2516040/bs.html

Stephanie Talbot

The Adelaide Lightning returned to action on Saturday, but lost to the Canberra Capitals 91-76. Stephanie Talbot had 11 points and 9 rebounds in 36 minutes.

https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/wnbl/2516038/bs.html

Monique Billings

Guangdong continues to play shorthanded without Monique Billings and other players as they continue play for playoff positioning in China.

Upcoming Game Videos (times PST)

Veronica Burton, Wednesday 12am:

Iliana Rupert, Wednesday 8am:

Julie Vanloo and Cecilia Zandalasini, Wednesday 11am:

Carla Leite, Wednesday 11am:

Temi Fagbenle, Thursday 9am:

Stephanie Talbot, Saturday 5pm:

Veronica Burton, Saturday 9pm: