Norrkoping holds off Visby for road women’s basketball victory
VISBY, Sweden (Interstat) — Norrkoping used a decisive third quarter to earn a 71-64 road win over Visby in women’s professional basketball Sunday. Norrkoping improved to 2-0, while Visby fell to 0-2. The teams were tied 33-33 at halftime before Norrkoping outscored Visby 24-11 in the third, taking a 57-44 lead. Visby answered with 20 points in the fourth, but Norrkoping held on. Irene Perez Fernandez led Norrkoping with 12 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Luisa Nufer added 13 points, Elizabeth Smith had 12 points and three assists, Leila Bajagilovic scored 11 and Sasha Odiase had 10. Tyra Johansson contributed 10 rebounds and four blocks. Jayla Oden paced Visby with 24 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Taylen Collins posted 10 points and 12 rebounds, Frida Berndtsson scored 11, and Isabella Kaukopaasi added six points. Norrkoping shot 27 of 67 from the floor, 4 of 22 from three-point range and 13 of 21 from the free throw line. Visby shot 24 of 66, 4 of 19 and 12 of 17. Norrkoping committed 14 turnovers, and Visby had 17.