Fenerbahçe Medicana came out swinging in the first game of the second half of the 2024/2025 Turkish Women’s Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi, defeating Türk Hava Yolları (THY) in straight sets (25-21, 25-20, 25-18). The win keeps Fenerbahçe comfortably in first place, regardless of how rivals VakıfBank and Eczacıbaşı perform later in the round.
Game Highlights
- Missing Big Names: Both teams were without some of their biggest stars. THY’s Hanna Orthmann, a recent signing, was spotted cheering from the stands, while Fenerbahçe continues to wait for Arina Fedorovtseva’s return as negotiations with her previous club, Shanghai, drag on.
- Vargas Shines Bright: Melissa Vargas led the charge for Fenerbahçe, scoring a game-high 15 points. Her sharp attacking was a key factor in the win.
- Solid Effort from THY: Anthi Vasilantonaki led THY with 12 points, and setter Roberta kept the offense moving, though it wasn’t enough to overcome Fenerbahçe’s firepower.
What’s Next?
The action continues on Saturday with VakıfBank facing Galatasaray Daikin in a highly anticipated matchup. The rest of the round unfolds Sunday, with matches featuring Eczacıbaşı, Beşiktaş, and others.
- VakıfBank vs Galatasaray Daikin
- Zeren Spor vs Beşiktaş
- Aydın B.Şehir Bld. vs.Kuzeyboru
- Aras Kargo vs Eczacıbaşı Dynavit
- Sarıyer Bld. vs Keçiören Bld. Sigorta Shop
- Bahçelievler Bld. vs Nilüfer Bld. Eker
Standings provided by Sofascore