Nesibe Aydin Women secured an important 80-74 road win over OGM Ormanspor Women in Club Friendship league play on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The visitors led for long stretches, survived a determined second-half comeback from Ormanspor, and closed the game with poise from the free-throw line to leave with a six-point victory.

The result was a contrast in styles: Nesibe Aydin’s balanced perimeter attack and timely transition baskets outweighed OGM Ormanspor’s advantage inside and on the offensive glass. With the win, Nesibe Aydin strengthens its position in the Club Friendship standings, while Ormanspor is left to rue a fourth-quarter stretch in which several empty possessions proved decisive.

Match overview

• Competition: Club Friendship
• Fixture: OGM Ormanspor Women vs. Nesibe Aydin Women
• Date and time: September 20, 2026, 21:15
• Final score: OGM Ormanspor Women 74, Nesibe Aydin Women 80
• Result: Nesibe Aydin Women win by 6 points

Played in front of a lively home crowd, the game followed a familiar pattern for much of the night: Nesibe Aydin would build a small cushion, Ormanspor would answer with a run of its own, and the visitors would find just enough shot-making and defensive stops to keep their noses in front. The final quarter, however, was where the game was truly decided.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

Nesibe Aydin started the stronger of the two sides, using quick ball movement and early three-point accuracy to take a 22-18 lead after the first quarter. Ormanspor responded well in the second, attacking the paint and getting to the free-throw line, but the visitors still went into the halftime break with a narrow 41-40 advantage.

The third quarter was arguably the most important stretch of the contest. Nesibe Aydin opened the second half with an 8-2 run, pushing the lead to 49-42 and forcing Ormanspor into a timeout. Ormanspor recovered behind its interior scoring and cut the deficit to 61-57 by the end of the period, setting up a tense final ten minutes.

Key moments

Trailing 61-57 entering the fourth, OGM Ormanspor found momentum through its defense. A steal-and-layup sequence and a corner three tied the game at 64-64 with just over five minutes remaining, bringing the home crowd fully into the contest. At that point, the game looked set for a dramatic finish.

Nesibe Aydin answered immediately. A well-executed pick-and-roll produced an easy basket, then a defensive stop led to a transition three. Just like that, the visitors had restored a 71-64 lead. Ormanspor refused to fade, cutting the gap to 73-70 on a deep three from the wing, but Nesibe Aydin’s late-game execution held firm. The visitors made five of their final six free-throw attempts and added a crucial offensive rebound putback to seal the 80-74 win.

Tactical story

Nesibe Aydin’s game plan revolved around pace and spacing. The guards pushed the ball after made baskets, looked for early offense before Ormanspor’s half-court defense could set, and repeatedly attacked the paint with drive-and-kick actions. That approach generated open looks from beyond the arc and helped Nesibe Aydin finish with a more efficient shooting night from the field.

OGM Ormanspor, meanwhile, was at its best when it played through the post. The home side won the rebounding battle and generated a significant number of second-chance points, but turnovers in key moments undermined those advantages. Every time Ormanspor seemed ready to take control, Nesibe Aydin answered with a timely steal, a defensive rebound, or a momentum-changing three-pointer.

The bench also played a role. Nesibe Aydin received meaningful minutes from its reserves, who maintained the defensive intensity and knocked down open shots when the starters rested. Ormanspor’s second unit provided energy on the boards, but the team struggled to generate consistent half-court offense when its primary scorers were off the floor.

Standout players

• Nesibe Aydin’s lead guard controlled the tempo throughout, finishing with a team-high 19 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals. Her decision-making in the final five minutes was the difference in the game.