The excitement of the 2026-2027 season has begun in the Turkish Basketball League.
Entering the new season with a new coaching staff and revamped roster, Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor faced Cedi Osman Basketball away from home in Istanbul in the opening week of the season.
The game, played at Gazanfer Bilge Sports Hall, got underway with both teams playing an evenly matched game, with the hosts taking an 18-17 lead at the end of the first quarter.
The yellow-and-blue side took control in the second quarter, increasing its defensive intensity while also becoming more productive on offense. Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor established its superiority during this period and went into halftime leading 38-34.
The third quarter saw a closely contested battle. With neither team able to establish a clear advantage, the period ended with the score tied at 50-50.
The final quarter ultimately decided the outcome. Starting the fourth quarter strongly, the Konya side took complete control of the game at both ends of the court. The yellow-and-black team gave its opponents little room to respond, quickly turning its lead into double digits.
Putting on a strong performance in the final quarter, Büyükşehir Belediyespor prevented Cedi Osman Basketball from mounting a comeback and secured a 75-59 victory, winning by 16 points.
With this result, Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor opened the 2026-2027 season with a victory.
FIRST HOME GAME ON SEPTEMBER 20
Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor will host Yalova Harem Spor in its first home game of the season on Sunday, September 20.
The game, which will be played at Selçuklu Municipality Sports Hall, will tip off at 3 p.m. The yellow-and-black side will take the court in front of its home fans looking to claim its second victory of the season.
