Where are the Valkyries? 1/27 Edition

Iliana Rupert

Cukurova had already secured the top spot in their group in EuroLeague before Wednesday’s game in Italy against Schio so they did not field their full lineup and the lost for the first time in the competition 83-71. Iliana Rupert still got to play the bulk of the minutes and led the team with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists in 37 minutes. The team had one of the byes in the Turkish league in this round so they did not have a game over the weekend.

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/euroleague-women-24-25/games/123735-SCH-CBK#boxscore

Temi Fagbenle

Besiktas hosted Bursa Ant on Sunday, but could not prevail in a close game, losing 87-81. Temi Fagbenle had 13 points and 4 rebounds in 29 minutes.

https://tbf.org.tr/statistics.html?%7Ew=f%7EeJwly0EKAjEMQNGrDFkbMGkbG48xeIGmncCAK9uV4t0luPzw_gcm3Ddg007shuIlI9HhWLkxCmlRTkUtC1w2eAZeL3zsUR7VxpFGyoL9Wup_Ne8VB5HeJDcno8DvwHO1dc519gnfH1cCH-A

Carla Leite

Villeneuve-d’Ascq hosted Angers on Saturday, but had a poor start. They recovered in the fourth quarter to force overtime, but ended up losing 79-73. Carla Leite had 17 points, 4 assists, and 3 steals in 35 minutes.

https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/FFBB/2513213/bs_en_AU.html

Veronica Burton vs Stephanie Talbot

Two expansion draft picks faced off in Australia on Friday and it was the first place Bendigo Spirit that got the 65-59 victory over the Adelaide Lightning to continue their run. Veronica Burton had 10 points and 8 rebounds in 35 minutes in the win while Stephanie Talbot had 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists in 36 minutes in the loss.

https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/wnbl/2516051/bs.html

Kate Martin

The Laces returned to Unrivaled action on Friday and defeated Vinyl 83-79 and Kate Martin had 11 points and 3 rebounds. They played again on Monday and remained undefeated with a 71-64 win over Rose as Martin provided 7 points and 4 rebounds.

https://www.unrivaled.basketball/game/j2riqv1tez5e/box-score
https://www.unrivaled.basketball/game/3bofd398uen2/box-score

Upcoming Game Videos (times PST)

Iliana Rupert, Tuesday 8:00am:

Veronica Burton, Wednesday 12:00am:

Stephanie Talbot, Friday 10:30pm:

Veronica Burton, Saturday 5:30pm: