Turgutlu defeats Yalova 72‑68 in women’s basketball
YALOVA, Turkey (Interstat) — Turgutlu defeated Yalova 72-68 on Tuesday in a Turkey B women’s basketball game. Turgutlu improved to 22-5, while Yalova fell to 9-18. Turgutlu shot 24 of 77 from the field and 9 of 36 from three-point range but was perfect from the free-throw line, making all 15 attempts. Yalova shot 18 of 56 from the floor and 6 of 20 from deep, also perfect from the line at 26 of 26. Turgutlu outrebounded Yalova 14-5 on the offensive glass, forced 24 turnovers while committing 17, and recorded 14 assists and 14 steals. Yalova had 12 assists, 12 steals and two blocks. Turgutlu committed 25 fouls, Yalova 23. Chantae Embry led Yalova with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Mikayla Cowling, a forward from Walnut Creek, California, paced Turgutlu with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Ilknur Yildizhan added 18 points and seven rebounds for Yalova. Kennedi Jackson posted 12 points and 14 rebounds for Turgutlu. Rabia Celebi contributed six points, seven rebounds and five assists for Yalova. Ronahi Kiran scored 13 points off the bench for Turgutlu. Deniz Ustun added nine points and five rebounds. Basak Gemalmaz had seven points and five rebounds for Yalova. Gonca Karatas had two points and seven rebounds. Sule Aktas added seven points and four rebounds. The victory was Turgutlu’s fourth win over Yalova this season.