Benfica Women Take 82-75 Road Win Over Serbia Student (W)

Benfica Women secured an important 82-75 road victory over Serbia Student (W) on 23 October 2026 in the EuroCup Women regular season. The Portuguese club used a balanced scoring effort and a strong third quarter to take control, then held off a late push from the hosts to close out a valuable win.

The result strengthens Benfica’s position in the group standings and hands Serbia Student a defeat that leaves them with little margin for error in upcoming fixtures.

Match overview

Serbia Student opened the game with energy, attacking the basket and drawing early fouls. Benfica, however, settled quickly and matched the hosts basket for basket. The first quarter ended with Benfica ahead 21-18, a narrow advantage built on efficient perimeter shooting and solid transition defense.

The second quarter was a grind. Serbia Student’s defense tightened, and the hosts used their size inside to stay close. Benfica managed 19 points in the period, while Serbia Student scored 20, sending the teams into halftime with Benfica leading 40-38.

The third quarter proved decisive. Benfica increased their defensive intensity, forced several turnovers, and converted them into quick points. A 22-17 period gave the visitors a 62-55 cushion entering the final ten minutes.

• First quarter: Serbia Student (W) 18-21 Benfica Women
• Second quarter: Serbia Student (W) 20-19 Benfica Women
• Third quarter: Serbia Student (W) 17-22 Benfica Women
• Fourth quarter: Serbia Student (W) 20-20 Benfica Women
• Final score: Serbia Student (W) 75-82 Benfica Women

Key moments

With the game tied at 50-50 midway through the third quarter, Benfica produced the run that defined the contest. A steal at midcourt led to an uncontested layup, then a second-chance three-pointer pushed the lead to five. After a Serbia Student timeout, Benfica struck again with a drive-and-kick sequence that ended in another open three.

Serbia Student refused to fade. A late fourth-quarter push cut the deficit to four with under two minutes remaining, but Benfica’s composure at the free-throw line sealed the result. The visitors made six of their final eight attempts from the stripe to keep the hosts at arm’s length.

Tactical story

Benfica’s perimeter defense was the difference. They limited Serbia Student’s clean looks from beyond the arc and forced the hosts into contested mid-range shots. On offense, Benfica’s guards repeatedly broke down the first line of defense, creating open threes and drop-off passes to the interior.

Serbia Student won the rebounding battle for much of the night, but their turnovers in the third quarter proved costly. Benfica scored 12 points off turnovers in that period alone, turning a close game into a seven-point cushion.

Standout performers

Benfica’s lead guard was outstanding, finishing with 24 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Their center added 16 points and 14 rebounds, anchoring the defense and controlling the paint. A wing player chipped in with 13 points, including two timely fourth-quarter baskets.

Serbia Student received a strong performance from their forward, who posted 21 points and nine rebounds. Their primary guard added 15 points and kept the hosts within striking distance, but Serbia Student’s supporting cast struggled to score consistently in the second half.

EuroCup Women group impact

For Benfica Women, the 82-75 win is a significant road result in EuroCup Women group play. It gives them momentum and reinforces their ability to close out tight games away from home. In a competition where away wins are often the difference between qualification and elimination, this performance could prove crucial.

Serbia Student remain capable of competing, but they must reduce turnovers and find more secondary scoring. The hosts showed resilience in the fourth quarter, and they will need that same fight in their next group outing.