SAO JOSE, Brazil (Interstat) — SESI visits Sao Jose on Thursday, June 18, 2026, in a women’s professional basketball game organized by Brazil in Brazil.

SESI (16-5 across all competitions) holds the stronger record but enters on a two-game losing streak, most recently falling 72-60 at Santo Andre on June 11. Forward Aline Moura, a key player for SESI, had 10 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in that loss. In her previous outing, a 48-61 defeat to Sampaio on June 7, Moura logged 40 minutes and finished with 10 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists. She also posted a double-double of 22 points and 18 rebounds in a 69-75 loss at Mesquita on May 28. Moura helped SESI beat Sao Jose 62-48 on May 20, recording 18 points and 7 rebounds.

Sao Jose (12-10) has also struggled recently, losing 76-36 at Sampaio on June 11. Center Juliana Souza led Sao Jose in that game with 10 points and 8 rebounds. Souza had a strong performance in a 74-35 win over ADRM Maringa on June 5, totaling 18 points and 12 rebounds in 22 minutes. In the previous meeting with SESI on May 20, she scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a 48-62 loss.

The head-to-head series this season favors SESI, which won both matchups: 62-48 at home on May 20 and 58-44 on the road on March 26.

Thursday’s game tips off at Sao Jose’s home arena. SESI will aim to snap its skid behind Moura’s inside presence, while Sao Jose hopes Souza can spark a turnaround after a lopsided defeat. Both teams bring contrasting momentum, with SESI seeking to regain its early-season form and Sao Jose trying to build consistency.