LISBON (Interstat) — Benfica defeated visiting Geneva Lions 87-78 on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Pavilhao Imperio Bonanca. Luther Muhammad led Benfica with 19 points, six rebounds and five assists. Eugene Crandall added 14 points and seven rebounds, while Aleksander Dziewa scored 12 points. Aaron Broussard contributed 13 points and six rebounds, and Daniel Relvao blocked four shots. Ty Johnson paced Geneva Lions with 26 points. Kevin Kalu had 11 points and nine rebounds, Yuri Solca added eight points and six assists, and Toni Rocak scored eight points. Benfica shot 26 of 57 from the floor, 7 of 25 from three-point range and 28 of 31 from the free-throw line. Geneva Lions shot 23 of 59 from the floor, 5 of 16 from three-point range and 27 of 38 from the free-throw line. Benfica committed 17 turnovers, while Geneva Lions committed 13. Benfica also had five blocks and six offensive rebounds. Geneva Lions had 10 offensive rebounds and 11 assists. Benfica improved to 2-0, and Geneva Lions fell to 0-1.