Preview: San Martino Faces Reyer Venezia in EuroLeague Women Clash

VENICE, Italy (Interstat) — A stark contrast in form will be on display Monday when struggling San Martino visits powerhouse Reyer Venezia in a EuroLeague Women matchup.

The game, set for March 23, 2026, in Venice, pits a Venezia squad (27-10 overall) firmly in the title conversation against a San Martino team (8-12) seeking consistency. The hosts have won seven of their last 10 contests, including a commanding 62-51 victory over league rival Schio on March 3. Key contributors Kaila Charles (12 points, 8 rebounds) and Ivana Dojkic (15 points) lead a deep and balanced Venezia rotation.

San Martino, however, enters with momentum from a 74-59 road win against Broni on March 1, powered by Liz Scott’s 22-point, 11-rebound double-double and 16 points from Jordan Hobbs. The victory snapped a two-game skid and was one of the team’s brighter spots in a challenging season.

The head-to-head series this season reveals a split, adding intrigue. Venezia dominated the first meeting 87-66 at home on Dec. 14, but San Martino pulled off a significant 81-77 home upset on Feb. 12. That result proved San Martino’s capability to compete with the elite, though doing so on Venezia’s home court presents a taller order.

For San Martino, success likely hinges on another standout performance from Scott inside and efficient guard play from Raelin D’Alie, who dished 5 assists in the recent win. They must limit turnovers and control the defensive glass against a physically imposing Venezia frontcourt featuring Charles and Lorela Cubaj (10 rebounds vs. Schio).

Venezia will look to reassert its dominance and protect its home floor, using its superior record and depth to wear down the visitors. The rematch in just three days, on March 26 at San Martino, adds a layer of immediate playoff intensity to this two-game set.

Tipoff is scheduled for Monday evening at the Venezia arena.