The EuroLeague Women delivered another thrilling contest on October 1, 2026, as Crvena Zvezda Red Star Women edged Diósgyőri VTK Women 71-66 in a hard-fought road victory. The game was a defensive battle from start to finish, with Red Star making the crucial plays down the stretch to secure the win.

Match Overview

Diósgyőr started strong, using a raucous home crowd to take a 19-15 lead after the first quarter. Red Star responded in the second, tightening their defense and forcing eight turnovers to take a 35-32 halftime lead. The third quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team able to pull away. Diósgyőr briefly reclaimed the lead at 54-53 early in the fourth, but Red Star’s experience shone through in the final five minutes. A 10-2 run, capped by a clutch three-pointer from their point guard, sealed the victory. Red Star shot 44% from the field and held Diósgyőr to just 38%, while also winning the rebounding battle 38-30.

Key Moments

• Second-quarter defensive stand: Red Star held Diósgyőr scoreless for over three minutes, turning a four-point deficit into a three-point halftime lead.
• Fourth-quarter clutch shot: With the score tied at 62, Red Star’s shooting guard knocked down a deep three with 1:45 remaining.
• Free-throw ice: Red Star made six of six free throws in the final minute to preserve the win.
• Diosgyőr’s missed opportunities: The hosts missed four open three-pointers in the final two minutes that could have changed the outcome.

Standout Performers

Red Star’s victory was powered by a balanced attack, with four players scoring in double figures. Their star forward, Jelena Novakovic, led the way with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while point guard Ana Petrovic added 14 points and 7 assists. Diósgyőr was led by center Kata Toth, who finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, but she received limited support from the perimeter. Diósgyőr’s guards combined to shoot just 9-of-30 from the field.

What It Means

This win boosts Crvena Zvezda Red Star Women’s standing in the EuroLeague Women group phase, keeping them in contention for a playoff spot. For Diósgyőri VTK Women, the loss is a missed opportunity to gain ground at home, and it highlights their reliance on Toth in the paint. Both teams will need to regroup quickly as the EuroLeague Women schedule intensifies. Red Star’s ability to execute in crunch time will be a valuable asset moving forward.