Zabiny Brno Women produced one of the most emphatic results of the EuroCup Women group phase on October 22, 2026, routing HBA Women 95-59 on the road. The Czech visitors controlled nearly every phase of the game, turning a fast start into a lopsided victory that underlined their depth and defensive intensity.

Match overview

Brno set the tone immediately, moving the ball with purpose and attacking the paint before HBA’s defense could settle. A 26-14 first-quarter advantage became a 48-31 halftime lead, and the visitors kept pulling away after the break. By the end of the third quarter the margin had reached 29 points, and the final period was little more than a formality.

• Quarter scores: HBA 14-26, 17-22, 13-25, 15-22 Zabiny Brno
• Final score: HBA Women 59, Zabiny Brno Women 95
• Halftime: HBA 31, Zabiny Brno 48

Key moments

The decisive spell arrived late in the first quarter, when Brno reeled off 12 unanswered points to turn a close game into a double-digit cushion. HBA briefly found rhythm early in the second period with a 6-0 run of its own, but Brno answered with back-to-back three-pointers and never allowed the hosts within 14 points again. A 15-2 burst early in the third quarter effectively ended the contest.

Tactical story

Brno’s pressure defense was the difference. The visitors forced 22 turnovers, converted them into 27 points, and won the rebounding battle 44-29. HBA struggled to generate clean looks against Brno’s switching schemes, shooting just 33% from the field and 5-of-24 from beyond the arc. Brno’s bench added 34 points, highlighting the gap in depth between the two sides.

Standout players

Guard Tereza Novotná paced Brno with 18 points, six assists, and four steals, repeatedly breaking HBA’s press with composed dribbling. Forward Lucie Dvořáková added 16 points and nine rebounds, while center Markéta Horáková controlled the paint with 12 points and three blocks. For HBA, Boglárka Szabó led the scoring with 14 points, but she received limited support.

Season impact

The win strengthens Zabiny Brno’s position in the group standings and sends a clear message about their road resilience. For HBA Women, the defeat exposes problems on both ends that must be addressed quickly. Brno will look to carry the momentum into their next EuroCup Women fixture, while HBA need a response to avoid their campaign slipping further behind.