Fenerbahçe Opet – ÇBK Mersin Final Series Third Match (2025)

Fenerbahçe Opet secured the 2024–2025 season ING Women’s Basketball Super League title in this match. This game was the third and final contest of the play-off final series, played on 20 April 2025 at the Servet Tazegül Sports Arena in Mersin between Çimsa ÇBK Mersin and Fenerbahçe Opet. Fenerbahçe Opet defeated their opponent 79–78, completing the series 3–0 and concluding the season as champions. The match was officiated by Hüseyin Çelik, Kaan Büyükçil, and Umut Original Ergün.

ÇİMSA ÇBK Mersin –Fenerbahçe Opet match, 20 April 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı

Score Progression and Match Summary

The first quarter ended in a 22–22 tie, with both teams exchanging baskets. In the second quarter, ÇBK Mersin took a 46–45 lead into halftime, thanks to contributions from Rupert and McCowan under the basket. The first half of the third quarter saw Mersin extend their lead to 55–54, but quarter ultimately Fenerbahçe took a 62–61 advantage.

In the fourth quarter, the contest remained tied until the final seconds. With 10 seconds remaining, ÇBK Mersin edged ahead 78–77. Fenerbahçe Opet regained the lead at 79–78 with a basket by Emma Meesseman with 3.7 seconds left and held off their opponent’s final possession to secure the victory.

ÇİMSA ÇBK Mersin –Fenerbahçe Opet match, 20 April 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı

Series Progression and Championship

Fenerbahçe Opet, playing the first two games of the best-of-three final series at home in Istanbul, won them with scores of 77–70 and 85–54. They clinched the third game 79–78, completing the series 3–0 and claiming the championship. This title marks Fenerbahçe Opet’s seventh consecutive league title and their nineteenth overall.

Fenerbahçe Opet’s championship celebration, 20 April 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı

Starting Lineups and Player Performances

Fenerbahçe Opet started the game with Emma Meesseman, Nyara Sabally, Gabby Williams, Kayla McBride, and Alperi Onar. The bench players included Sevgi Long, Olcay Çakır Turgut, and Tilbe Şenyürek place. Leading scorers for Fenerbahçe were McBride (19 points), Williams (13 points), Onar (11 points), and Meesseman (10 points).

For ÇBK Mersin, the starting five consisted of Howard, Fauthoux, Carleton, Rupert, and Pelin Sea Bilgiç. Rupert and McCowan led all scorers with 22 and 20 points respectively.

Ceremony and MVP Award

Following the game, a trophy ceremony was held and medals were presented to the ÇBK Mersin players. Fenerbahçe Opet players entered the ceremony area wearing championship t-shirts. Captain Alperi Onar and Emma Meesseman lifted the trophy, presented by Harun Erdenay, Acting President of the Turkish Basketball Federation. Emma Meesseman, named Most Valuable Player of the series, received her award from Serhan Antalyalı, General Secretary of the Turkish Basketball Federation.