BCC Derthona Basket (W) rode a dominant second quarter to a 73-64 home win over INEA AZS Poznan Women in EuroCup Women action on October 23, 2026. The Italian side built a double-digit halftime lead and then held off a spirited second-half comeback from the Polish visitors.

Match overview

Derthona led 18-15 after the first quarter, then seized control with a 21-14 second period that pushed the advantage to 39-29 at the break. Poznan narrowed the gap to six points early in the fourth, but Derthona responded with a decisive 9-0 run to secure the win.

• Quarter scores: Derthona 18-15, 21-14, 16-20, 18-15 Poznan
• Final score: BCC Derthona Basket 73, INEA AZS Poznan 64
• Halftime: Derthona 39, Poznan 29

Key moments

The game turned midway through the second quarter. With Derthona leading 25-23, the hosts went on an 11-2 run powered by aggressive offensive rebounding and transition baskets. Poznan fought back after the interval, using a 10-3 surge to close to 55-52 with seven minutes remaining, but Derthona’s defense tightened and a quick 9-0 burst restored a comfortable cushion.

Tactical story

Derthona’s interior dominance proved decisive. The hosts outscored Poznan 34-22 in the paint and held a 38-31 rebounding edge. Poznan shot just 7-of-28 from three-point range and struggled to contain Derthona’s high-low attack. The Italian side also protected the ball well, committing only 12 turnovers against Poznan’s pressure.

Standout players

Martina Rossi led Derthona with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Beatrice Conti added 12 points off the bench. Point guard Giulia Ferrari finished with nine points and seven assists. Poznan were paced by Anna Kowalczyk with 16 points, but her effort was not enough to complete the comeback.

Season impact

The victory gives Derthona a valuable home result in a competitive group and reinforces their credentials as a team capable of controlling games defensively. Poznan leave with positives from their second-half fightback but will need more consistent shooting to convert close games into wins. Both teams now turn their attention to the next round of EuroCup Women fixtures.