CHARLEVILLE, France (Interstat) — A surging Girona squad, boasting one of the best records in women’s professional basketball, faces a Flammes team seeking consistency in a Spain LF2 matchup Wednesday night.

The game tips off at 8 p.m. local time at Charleville’s arena.

Girona (15-2 across all competitions) arrives as the clear favorite, riding a wave of dominant form. They have won five straight games, including an 81-72 victory over Schio last Wednesday. Center Mariam Coulibaly has been a force, averaging 18.8 points and 9.3 rebounds over her last six contests. In the win over Schio, she posted 21 points and nine rebounds, while forward Laeticia Amihere added a team-high 23 points.

The visiting side’s offense has been potent, scoring 80 or more points in four of their last six outings.

The Flammes (8-9), however, aim to defend their home court and build on a 72-67 win over La Roche Vendee last Saturday. Forward Tiffany Clarke led that effort with 17 points and seven rebounds. Clarke has been a steady contributor, averaging 14.8 points over her last five games.

Flammes’ season has been marked by streaks, struggling against top competition recently with decisive losses to Bourges and Schio in December.

The matchup features a stark contrast in trajectories. Girona’s balanced attack, fueled by Coulibaly’s interior presence and efficient scoring, will test a Flammes defense that allows an average of 71.2 points per game. Containing Coulibaly will be a primary task for Clarke and the Flammes’ frontcourt.

This contest is the first of a home-and-home series between the clubs, with the rematch scheduled in Girona on Jan. 28, 2026.

For Girona, the game is a chance to solidify their standing before a Sunday showdown with Valencia. For Flammes, it represents an opportunity for a signature win to propel them back toward .500 before hosting Villeneuve on Sunday.