Nesibe Aydin Women edged OGM Ormanspor Women 72-67 in a closely fought Turkish Women’s Basketball Super League matchup on October 17, 2026. The five-point home win was decided in the final minutes, with Nesibe Aydin making the bigger plays on both ends to secure a valuable result in a game that was tight throughout.

Match overview

Neither team managed to build a significant lead, and the score stayed within one or two possessions for most of the afternoon. Nesibe Aydin led by a narrow margin at halftime and maintained that advantage through a tense third quarter. Ormanspor kept answering with timely baskets, but they could not quite overtake the hosts in the closing stages.

The final quarter was a battle of execution. Nesibe Aydin slowed the game down, worked the ball inside, and converted key free throws. Ormanspor had chances to tie, but a couple of empty possessions and a missed three-pointer in the final minute proved costly.

Key moments

• Nesibe Aydin closed the first half with a short run to take a two-point lead into the break.
• Ormanspor briefly took the lead in the third quarter, but Nesibe responded immediately with a 6-0 burst.
• With the game tied late, Nesibe Aydin scored consecutive baskets in the paint to seize control.
• Ormanspor’s final possession ended with a contested three-pointer that missed, sealing the win for the hosts.

Tactical story

Nesibe Aydin’s defense was the difference in a low-scoring, physical contest. They limited Ormanspor’s transition opportunities, forced them into late-clock shots, and controlled the defensive rebound. Offensively, Nesibe attacked the basket with patience, drawing fouls and creating second-chance points through offensive rebounds.

Ormanspor competed hard and had success when they moved the ball quickly, but they struggled against Nesibe’s half-court pressure. Their perimeter shooting was inconsistent, and they were unable to capitalize on several chances to take the lead in the fourth quarter.

Standout performers

Nesibe Aydin’s Irem Kaplan scored 19 points and made several crucial plays down the stretch. Her composure at the free-throw line helped close out the game. For Ormanspor, Dilara Aydemir finished with 18 points and kept her team in contention, but she lacked enough support in the final minutes.

Standings and season impact

The win gives Nesibe Aydin an important home result in the Turkish Women’s Basketball Super League standings and strengthens their confidence in tight games. Against a direct rival, every head-to-head victory matters. OGM Ormanspor will rue missed opportunities, but the narrow margin shows they can compete in the league’s mid-table battle.