Preview: Burhaniye Visits Mersin II in Turkey A Women’s Basketball Clash

MERSIN, Turkey (Interstat) — Two teams jockeying for position in the Turkey A women’s professional basketball league will meet Saturday when Mersin II hosts Burhaniye.

The matchup at Mersin in Mersin features two sides with nearly identical records. Mersin II enters at 11-11 across all competitions, while Burhaniye arrives at 10-13. The game is scheduled for April 4, 2026.

Burhaniye seeks to avenge an 85-69 home loss to Mersin II from Dec. 14, 2025. The visitors are coming off an 85-75 victory over Edirne Bld. Edirnespor on March 20, where center Eylul Minez led the way with 19 points, four rebounds and two blocks in 29 minutes. Minez is a key player to watch, averaging 10.7 points over her last three games, including an 11-point, 7-rebound, 4-assist performance in a win over Yalova on March 7.

In their last outing, Mersin II edged Emlak II 63-62 on March 14 behind a dominant performance from Liatu King, who posted 23 points and 17 rebounds. Essence Booker added 17 points for Mersin II, which has split its last six games.

Burhaniye’s recent form has been inconsistent, with a 3-3 record in its last six contests. Beyond Minez, production from players like Alexxus Davis, who had 14 rebounds in the last game, and Ceylin Altunpa will be crucial.

Mersin II holds a slight edge in the standings and owns the prior head-to-head victory this season. The home team’s balance, featuring King inside and Booker on the perimeter, will test Burhaniye’s defense.

Following this game, Burhaniye will host Kirklareli on April 11. Mersin II will travel to face Bodrum on the same date.