ISTANBUL (Interstat) — On Wednesday, visiting Valencia defeated Fenerbahce 88-69 in a women’s professional basketball game. Valencia led 23-18 after the first quarter, 41-39 at halftime and 61-57 through three quarters before closing with a 27-12 fourth. Valencia improved to 3-2, while Fenerbahce dropped to 4-1. Emma Meesseman finished with 12 points, four rebounds, five assists and one block for Fenerbahce. Leila Lacan scored 19 points, and Olcay Cakir added 14. Helena Pueyo led Valencia with 11 points, three rebounds and three assists, while Virag Kiss contributed 12 points and four rebounds. Valencia shot 22 of 60 from the floor, 6 of 26 from three-point range and 19 of 24 from the free throw line. Fenerbahce shot 33 of 58 overall, 6 of 17 from beyond the arc and 16 of 17 at the line. Fenerbahce committed 21 turnovers, and Valencia had 17. Valencia held a 9-5 edge in offensive rebounds. Fenerbahce had 10 assists and three blocks.