Famila Wuber Schio Women opened their EuroLeague Women campaign with a convincing 84-72 home victory over Crvena Zvezda Red Star Women on October 23, 2026. The Italian champions used a fast start and a balanced offensive attack to fend off the Serbian visitors.

Match overview

Schio raced to a 24-16 first-quarter lead and were ahead 42-36 at halftime. Red Star trimmed the margin to six early in the third, but Schio responded with a 9-0 run and maintained control through the final period.

• Quarter scores: Schio 24-16, 18-20, 22-19, 20-17 Red Star
• Final score: Famila Wuber Schio 84, Crvena Zvezda Red Star 72
• Halftime: Schio 42, Red Star 36

Key moments

Schio set the tone with a 12-2 opening run, forcing Red Star into early turnovers. The visitors clawed back to 42-38 early in the third quarter, but Schio’s 9-0 response restored a double-digit cushion. An 8-0 run midway through the fourth quarter put the result beyond doubt.

Tactical story

Schio’s three-point shooting and ball movement proved decisive. The hosts made 11-of-27 from beyond the arc and assisted on 21 of their 30 made baskets. Red Star committed 18 turnovers and struggled to contain Schio’s pick-and-roll attack. The Italian side also won the rebounding battle 37-32, limiting second-chance opportunities for the visitors.

Standout players

Chiara Moretti led Schio with 22 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, while Sara Bianchi added 14 points. Center Francesca Rinaldi contributed 11 points and nine rebounds. Red Star’s Jovana Markovic scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds, with Milica Petrović adding 13 points in defeat.

Season impact

The win gives Schio an early edge in the EuroLeague Women group and validates their status as a contender. Red Star showed flashes of quality but will need to reduce turnovers and improve their perimeter defense. Schio’s next challenge will be to maintain that intensity on the road, while Red Star look to bounce back in their next fixture.