Emlak Konut Defeated Panathinaikos in EuroLeague Qualifier
Emlak Konut secured a 91-68 victory to advance in the EuroLeague Women qualifying tournament.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Basketball
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Emlak Konut dominated their EuroLeague Women qualifier match against Panathinaikos at Holargos Indoor Hall. The decisive 91-68 win propels Emlak Konut into the final qualifying round.
Why it matters
The outcome determines the advancement path for both clubs in top-tier European women's basketball. While Emlak Konut moves closer to a EuroLeague spot, Panathinaikos will shift their focus to the EuroCup Women competition.
Reka Lelik nearly recorded a triple-double, contributing 10 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists during the match. Emlak Konut maintained a maximum lead margin of 40 points in the 22nd minute of play.
The players
Emlak Konut
This professional basketball club competes at the highest level of European women's basketball leagues.
Panathinaikos
This major Greek multi-sport club operates a prominent professional women's basketball team.
Reka Lelik
She is a professional basketball player who played a key role in the qualifying victory.
The details
Emlak Konut established immediate control of the game by building a commanding 26-3 lead in the opening quarter. They sustained this momentum throughout the first half, extending their advantage to 40 points shortly after the halftime break.
Timeline
The match took place on 2026-09-23.
Season Trajectory
This victory keeps Emlak Konut in contention for a spot in the primary EuroLeague Women tournament field. Panathinaikos must now pivot to Group C of the EuroCup Women, ending their run in the EuroLeague qualifiers.
Emlak Konut advances to face Girona in the final qualifying round to determine their status for the upcoming season. Panathinaikos is now locked into the EuroCup Women Group C schedule for their next round of play.
The takeaway
Advancement through European basketball qualifiers relies on sustained performance across multiple high-stakes rounds. Teams that fall short in these early phases must quickly adapt their scheduling to lower-tier continental tournaments.
Further reading
For more on international competition results, visit our Basketball page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Greek City Times.
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