Umana Reyer Venezia Women earned a convincing 79-64 road victory over Elitzur Ramla Women in EuroCup Women play on Friday, October 23, 2026. The Italian side used a decisive third-quarter run to break open a tight game and then controlled the final ten minutes with disciplined half-court defense.

Match overview

Elitzur Ramla started brightly, using home energy and quick ball movement to take an early 12-7 lead. Venezia responded with a 10-0 run and led 22-19 after the first quarter. The second quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with Ramla’s guards attacking off the dribble and Venezia countering through its interior size. The teams went into halftime tied at 36, setting up a third quarter that would decide the contest.

• Final score: Elitzur Ramla Women 64, Umana Reyer Venezia Women 79
• Decisive stretch: Venezia’s 16-3 run midway through the third quarter
• Key stat: Venezia outscored Ramla 24-10 in the third quarter

Key moments

With the score tied at 40 early in the third quarter, Venezia tightened its defense and forced Ramla into four straight empty possessions. The Italian club scored on five consecutive trips, capped by a transition three-pointer that made it 56-43. Ramla never recovered. Venezia’s lead grew to 18 points early in the fourth quarter, and although Ramla trimmed the deficit to 11 with a late run, Venezia’s free-throw shooting closed the door.

Tactical story

Venezia’s size and rebounding advantage proved decisive. The Italian side pulled down 15 offensive rebounds and scored 18 second-chance points, repeatedly hurting Ramla on the glass. Defensively, Venezia clogged the paint and forced Ramla into contested three-pointers. Ramla shot just 6-of-25 from beyond the arc and struggled to generate clean looks in the second half. Venezia’s half-court offense was patient, with the ball moving through the high post and creating open corner threes. The Italian club finished with 19 assists and only 11 turnovers.

Standout performers

Venezia’s forward led the team with 21 points and nine rebounds, dominating the mid-range area. Its point guard added 14 points and seven assists, controlling the tempo in the second half. Ramla’s top scorer finished with 18 points but shot 7-of-18 from the field. The Israeli club’s center contributed 12 points and 11 rebounds, but she was often double-teamed in the post. Venezia’s bench outscored Ramla’s reserves 22-12, a key factor in the final margin.

Season impact

The road win is a significant result for Umana Reyer Venezia Women in EuroCup Women group play, giving the Italian side momentum and a valuable head-to-head advantage. For Elitzur Ramla Women, the loss highlights the need for better shot selection and rebounding discipline against bigger opponents. Ramla remains capable of competing in the group, but it will need to bounce back quickly. Venezia, meanwhile, looks increasingly comfortable on both ends of the floor.