Where are the Valkyries? 1/6 Edition

Temi Fagbenle vs. Iliana Rupert

It was a battle of potential future teammates on Saturday as Besiktas defeated Cukurova 71-65, but neither Valkyries player ended up finishing the game as they were among the six players who fouled out of the game. Temi Fagbenle was only able to play 15 minutes, but her 9 points and 6 rebounds helped Besiktas win. Iliana Rupert had 16 points and 11 rebounds in 31 minutes in the loss and their coach was fired because of the result making it difficult for them to achieve their regular season goals.

https://tbf.org.tr/statistics.html?%7Ew=f%7EeJwty00KAjEMhuGrDFkbMF9_aDyGeIGmTmDAle1K8e4SmOULz_ulSbeNYDoEbly9ZBbZnRs6uIoWRSpqudJlo1fg9ebHPcqjrnBHHcamTc9VUmdJO-SZM3JD4E_gufo65jrGpN8fPfAfIA

Julie Vanloo and Cecilia Zandalasini

The top two teams at the top of the standings met on Saturday with the biggest rivalry in Turkey and one of the greatest rivalries in the entire world of sports taking center stage. Galatasaray was trying to hand Fenerbahce their first loss this season and built a lead in the second half, but the reigning league and European champions did enough late to win 65-61. Julie Vanloo led the team with 15 points and 7 assists in 31 minutes and Cecilia Zandalasini added 10 points and 7 rebounds in 32 minutes.

https://tbf.org.tr/statistics.html?%7Ew=f%7EeJwly00KAjEMQOGrDFkbmKS_8RiDF2gyDQy4sl0p3l2Kywff-8CA-wasYsSumD1FJOqOlRtjJknCIYnGDLcNngvPFz6OVb5qJyu1lYAqVf6rdmPsSXqNZ2ELvvB74THbvMa8bMD3B0o0H8c

Carla Leite

Villeneuve-d’Ascq returned from their holiday break on Sunday to host Landerneau, winning 81-65. Carla Leite had 18 points and 5 assists in 29 minutes.

https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/FFBB/2513192/bs_en_AU.html

Maria Conde

After a holiday break, USK Prague returned to league play with their usual easy win, defeating Trutnov 116-45. Maria Conde had 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 10 assists in 27 minutes.

https://zbl.basketball/zapas/485110

Veronica Burton

The Bendigo Spirit played again on Thursday with an easy 92-71 win over the Sydney Flames. Veronica Burton had 20 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals in 28 minutes.

https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/wnbl/2516031/bs.html

Stephanie Talbot

The Adelaide Lightning played on Friday and had the lead heading into the fourth quarter, but ended up losing to the Canberra Capitals 88-77. Stephanie Talbot had 4 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists in 35 minutes. The team also played on Sunday, losing 94-76 to the Perth Lynx with Talbot providing 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in 35 minutes.

https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/wnbl/2516032/bs.html
https://fibalivestats.dcd.shared.geniussports.com/u/wnbl/2516035/bs.html

Monique Billings

Guangdong was without Monique Billings again for games on Thursday and Saturday as the team split a pair of games while dealing with other injuries.

Video for Upcoming Games (times PST)

Iliana Rupert, Wednesday 10:30am:

Maria Conde, Wednesday 11:00am:

Carla Leite, Wednesday 11:00am:

Julie Vanloo and Cecilia Zandalasini, Thursday 9:00am:

Temi Fagbenle, Thursday 11:00am:

Stephanie Talbot, Friday 8:30pm:

Maria Conde, Saturday 8:00am:

http://embed.tvcom.cz/23b603ae-ca98-404d-84fc-a829cc666b39/

Veronica Burton, Saturday 8:00pm: