12 Giant Men continue their path undefeated

The Turkish Men's National Basketball Team defeated Switzerland 85-60 away from home in their second match of the FIBA 2027 World Cup European Qualifiers Group C.

The 12 Giant Men have now gone 2-for-2 in the group, while Switzerland suffered their second defeat.

The National Team led 8-7 in the first 3 minutes of the match, which began with baskets from both sides. Tightening their defense and denying Switzerland easy scoring opportunities, the Crescent-Stars extended the lead to double digits in the 7th minute with baskets from Ömer Faruk Yurtseven and Tarık Biberovic: 9-19. Turkey finished the first period, in which Tarık scored 10 points, leading 23-17.

In a high-tempo second quarter, the national team allowed Switzerland only 8 points and widened the gap with consecutive successful outside shots, heading into the locker room with a 41-25 lead.

Taking full control against a Switzerland side that faded in the third period, the National Team utilized the paint effectively. The national players finished this quarter, in which Yiğitcan Saybir produced 15 points, leading 65-42.

Playing a comfortable game in the fourth and final quarter and further extending the lead, Turkey left the court with an 85-60 victory.

The match, which was sold out, was followed by 3 thousand spectators. The vast majority of the stands were filled by Turkish fans.

Arena: Saint-Leonard

Referees: Luis Castillo (Spain), Marius Ciulin (Romania), Blaz Zupancic (Slovenia)

Switzerland: Schumacher 8, Granvorka 2, Fofana 17, Gravet 5, Mambo 8, Mbala 2, Rocak 2, Maniema 5, Solca 8, Martin, Picarelli 3, Anabir

Turkey: Kenan Sipahi 3, Şehmus Hazer 8, Tarık Biberovic 16, Yiğitcan Saybir 19, Ömer Faruk Yurtseven 11, Sertaç Şanlı 2, Ercan Osmani 4, Erkan Yılmaz, Yiğit Arslan 3, Berk İbrahim Uğurlu 5, Furkan Korkmaz 12, Furkan Haltalı 2

1st Period: 17-23

Halftime: 25-41

3rd Period: 42-65