Quinta dos Lombos Women delivered one of the clearest statements of the early Liga Feminina de Basquetebol season on 17 October 2026, defeating Sanjannis women's basketball team 94-70 on the road. The 24-point margin reflected the visitors' control at both ends, with Quinta dos Lombos pulling away after halftime and never allowing Sanjannis to build sustained momentum in the final quarter.

The result adds another important road win to Quinta dos Lombos' league record and gives the team a strong platform in the Liga Feminina de Basquetebol standings. For Sanjannis, the defeat underlined the importance of limiting turnovers and defensive rebounds against opponents capable of turning small advantages into fast-break points.

Match overview

Quinta dos Lombos set the tone early with a productive first quarter and maintained a double-digit cushion for much of the night. Sanjannis had moments of promise in the second period, but the visitors answered every short run with efficient half-court execution and timely three-point shooting.

• First quarter: Sanjannis 18-26 Quinta dos Lombos
• Second quarter: Sanjannis 22-24 Quinta dos Lombos
• Third quarter: Sanjannis 16-22 Quinta dos Lombos
• Fourth quarter: Sanjannis 14-22 Quinta dos Lombos
• Final score: Sanjannis 70-94 Quinta dos Lombos

Trailing 40-50 at halftime, Sanjannis needed a strong start to the third quarter to make the game uncomfortable for the visitors. Instead, Quinta dos Lombos increased their defensive pressure, forced contested shots and converted rebounds into quick points at the other end.

Key moments

The decisive stretch came midway through the third quarter. With Sanjannis still within striking distance, Quinta dos Lombos produced a 10-0 run that pushed the lead beyond 20 points and effectively took the home crowd out of the contest. The run was built on aggressive perimeter defense, two steals and a pair of open corner three-pointers.

Sanjannis briefly threatened in the second quarter when a 7-0 burst cut the deficit to single digits, but Quinta dos Lombos responded immediately with a composed possession that ended in an and-one layup. That pattern repeated after halftime: every time Sanjannis found rhythm, the visitors had an answer.

Tactical story

Quinta dos Lombos won this game with balance. The team moved the ball well against Sanjannis' half-court defense, attacked closeouts and kept the floor spaced for drivers. Defensively, the visitors were especially effective at forcing Sanjannis into late-clock shots and limiting second-chance opportunities.

Sanjannis' best moments came when they played with pace and attacked before Quinta dos Lombos could set their defense. However, the home side struggled to sustain that approach, finishing several possessions with turnovers or contested perimeter attempts. The rebounding battle also favored Quinta dos Lombos, who used extra possessions to widen the gap in the second half.

Standout players

Quinta dos Lombos guard Inês Ferreira led the scoring with 22 points and added six assists, repeatedly finding gaps in Sanjannis' defense. Mariana Santos was a major presence inside with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Ana Rodrigues contributed 14 points and several important defensive plays in the third-quarter surge.

For Sanjannis, Sofia Almeida finished with 19 points and Beatriz Costa added 15, but the home side lacked the same depth of scoring across all four quarters. Sanjannis' guards created some good looks in transition, yet Quinta dos Lombos' defensive discipline made clean shots difficult to come by late in the game.

Season impact

The win strengthens Quinta dos Lombos' position in the Liga Feminina de Basquetebol standings and serves notice that the team can control games away from home. A 94-point road performance is also a useful confidence boost for a group that appears capable of scoring from multiple positions.

Sanjannis will need to regroup quickly. The loss is not defined by one poor quarter alone, but by the way the game slipped away after halftime. Reducing turnovers, improving defensive rebounding and finding more consistent secondary scoring will be central priorities in the next round of fixtures.