Bodrum holds off Istanbul Utku behind Grayson Samone’s double-double

ISTANBUL (Interstat) — Bodrum defeated Istanbul Utku 56-53 in a women’s professional basketball game Saturday. Bodrum moved to 2-2, while Istanbul Utku dropped to 2-2. Malyia Grayson Samone led Bodrum with 25 minutes, 11 points, 14 rebounds and three assists, and Destiney Mcphaul added 20 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one block. Claire Browne paced Istanbul Utku with 15 points, 12 rebounds and three assists, while Hande Celebi contributed 13 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Eda Sahin had 11 points, five rebounds and four assists for Bodrum, and Rabia Hulsah Celebi added eight points, five rebounds and three assists for Istanbul Utku. Janai Robertson scored 14 points and added six rebounds, two assists and one block for Istanbul Utku. Bodrum shot 18 of 66 from the floor and 13 of 20 at the free-throw line, while Istanbul Utku shot 20 of 68 overall and 6 of 12 from the line. Bodrum held a 12-9 advantage in offensive rebounds and blocked two shots. Both teams committed 14 turnovers and 19 fouls.