Charnay Bourgogne Sud Women Beat AEL Limassol 93-80 in EuroCup Women

Charnay Bourgogne Sud Women produced a composed and increasingly dominant road performance on 23 October 2026, defeating AEL Limassol (W) 93-80 in the EuroCup Women regular season. The French club used a decisive third-quarter run to break open a tight contest, then controlled the final minutes with efficient half-court offense and timely defensive stops.

The result gives Charnay Bourgogne Sud an important away victory in the group phase, while AEL Limassol are left to reflect on a night when they stayed competitive for long stretches but could not match their opponent’s scoring depth after halftime.

Match overview

AEL Limassol started brightly in front of their home support, attacking the basket early and forcing Charnay to work on defense. The first quarter was played at a quick tempo, with both teams trading baskets from the perimeter and in transition. Charnay led 25-22 after ten minutes, but the advantage was never comfortable.

The second quarter tightened further. AEL’s guards found gaps in the Charnay defense, and the hosts briefly edged ahead before a late response sent the visitors into halftime with a narrow 45-43 lead. The game still looked wide open, but Charnay’s ability to score in multiple ways hinted at the separation to come.

• First quarter: AEL Limassol 22-25 Charnay Bourgogne Sud
• Second quarter: AEL Limassol 21-20 Charnay Bourgogne Sud
• Third quarter: AEL Limassol 17-26 Charnay Bourgogne Sud
• Fourth quarter: AEL Limassol 20-22 Charnay Bourgogne Sud
• Final score: AEL Limassol 80-93 Charnay Bourgogne Sud Women

Key moments

The decisive passage came early in the third quarter. Charnay opened the second half with a structured offensive possession that ended in a corner three, then forced AEL into a rushed shot at the other end. A second straight transition basket pushed the lead to double digits and forced the hosts into a timeout. AEL responded with a short run of their own, but Charnay’s ball movement and offensive rebounding kept the momentum on the visitors’ side.

Every time AEL threatened to cut the deficit in the fourth quarter, Charnay had an answer. A pull-up jumper from the wing, followed by a strong drive and finish through contact, restored a comfortable cushion. The Limassol side kept competing until the final buzzer, but Charnay’s poise in the closing five minutes proved the difference.

Tactical story

Charnay’s half-court execution was the standout feature of the game. The French team moved the ball patiently, used ball screens to create mismatches, and consistently found open shooters when AEL collapsed into the paint. Their perimeter shooting stretched the defense and opened driving lanes for the guards.

Defensively, Charnay adjusted after halftime, applying more pressure on AEL’s primary ball handlers and making entry passes into the post more difficult. AEL still found scoring chances through individual effort, but the visitors’ rotations were sharper in the second half, and their rebounding limited second-chance opportunities during the decisive third quarter.

Standout performers

Charnay’s backcourt set the tone, with a game-high 23 points and six assists from their lead guard. A versatile forward added 18 points and 11 rebounds, controlling the glass on both ends and converting several key put-backs. A third scorer reached double figures with 14 points, underlining the visitors’ balance.

For AEL Limassol, the interior presence was strong throughout, producing 21 points and 13 rebounds. Their primary guard added 17 points and kept the hosts within striking distance in the first half, but AEL’s supporting scorers were held in check after the break.

EuroCup Women group impact

Road wins are precious in EuroCup Women group play, and Charnay Bourgogne Sud’s 93-80 victory strengthens their position in the standings while adding valuable confidence to their campaign. The margin also reflects the kind of balanced scoring that tends to travel well in European competition.

For AEL Limassol, the defeat leaves little room for error in upcoming fixtures. The Cypriot side showed enough attacking quality to compete, but they will need a more complete four-quarter performance — particularly on the defensive glass — to turn close games into wins.