Sodie Mesquita Women 82 – 73 Recife W
Brazil Liga Feminina de Basquete – 7 June 2026

Match Overview

Sodie Mesquita Women produced a strong all-round performance to defeat Recife W 82-73 in a closely contested Brazil Liga Feminina de Basquete encounter. The home side used a decisive third-quarter surge to break open what had been a tight game, and they held off a late Recife rally to secure their second straight win in the league.

Key Moments

The first half was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to establish a lead larger than five points. Recife W’s perimeter shooting kept them in the contest, but Sodie Mesquita Women answered every run with composed offense. The score stood at 40-38 in favor of the home team at the break.

Everything changed in the third quarter. Sodie Mesquita Women came out firing after halftime, reeling off a 14-4 run in the opening five minutes. Their defense tightened, forcing Recife into difficult shots and creating transition opportunities. By the end of the third, the home side held a commanding 68-54 advantage.

Recife W refused to go quietly. They opened the fourth quarter with an 8-0 spurt, cutting the deficit to six points with five minutes remaining. But Sodie Mesquita Women’s veteran leadership steadied the ship, and crucial free throws in the final minute sealed the 82-73 victory.

Standout Players

• Sodie Mesquita Women: The home team’s frontcourt duo combined for 38 points, dominating the paint. Their point guard dished out 10 assists and hit two key three-pointers in the third-quarter run.
• Recife W: The visiting team’s shooting guard poured in a game-high 24 points, including four three-pointers, but lacked consistent support from the bench.

Tactical Story

Coach of Sodie Mesquita Women made a key defensive adjustment at halftime, switching to a zone look that slowed Recife’s off-ball movement. The change disrupted the visitors’ rhythm and allowed the home side to control the boards. On offense, Sodie Mesquita Women shared the ball effectively, recording 22 assists as a team, and converted 18 points off turnovers.

Table and Season Impact

With the win, Sodie Mesquita Women improve to 5-3 on the season, climbing into the top four of the Brazil Liga Feminina de Basquete standings. Recife W falls to 3-5 and will look to rediscover their form in their next outing. The result also extends Sodie Mesquita Women’s home winning streak to three games, a key factor as the league approaches the midway point.