Benfica won 85-66 on their visit to Sporting, in a derby counting for the 17th round of the regular phase of the Women's League. On Friday night, the splits of 22-11, 21-20, 22-20 and 20-15 reflect a duel always controlled by the two-time defending national champions. Highlights for the Eagles were the performance of North American Nunn (20 points) and Portuguese Inês Faustino, who managed eight assists. At Sporting, North American Dayna Rouse, with 19 points, was the most unhappy. By opening the 17th round with a triumph, Benfica reinforces second place with 31 points, equal with Quinta dos Lombos (1st). In turn, Sporting remains in eighth place with 23 points. On Sunday (5pm), Benfica hosts Sporting in the round of 16 of the Portuguese Cup. 🏀 Sporting CP 66 - 85 SL Benfica🏆#LigaBetclicFeminina | Matchday 17📌 João Rocha Pavilion⭐ Schaquilla Nunn (20pts, 7res, 3ast, 2rb - 31.5val)📊 https://t.co/70VlLGxg8L#SomosBasquetebol pic.twitter.com/6uKPh1jNTm — Basquetebol Portugal (@fpbasquetebol) January 30, 2026
