NKA Universitas Pécs women’s basketball team will take to the court once again in the EuroCup on Thursday evening, this time on the road against the Portuguese side Sportiva/Azoris Hotels. The game is scheduled for October 23 at 22:30 in the picturesque city of Ponta Delgada, Azores.
Our girls started their international campaign with a victory, while the Azores team (CUSAZ) has so far recorded three losses. The current statistics highlight NKA’s superiority. The opponent’s main strength lies in ball security, but our team’s high-intensity play can easily overcome that.
The team was joined last week by Lexi Held, who already made her debut in the winning Hungarian Championship game against Szekszárd. Lexi scored 9 points in her first game for Pécs and is excited to make her EuroCup debut.
“Thursday’s game will be my first EuroCup match this season, and I’m really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere of the competition. We know that neither the travel nor the game will be easy, so we are taking it day by day, practice by practice, to make sure we are fully prepared.”
The coaching staff is focusing not only on victory but also on development and growth in this game.
Ahead of the game, assistant coach Hunor Hengán commented:
“I believe that this upcoming international appearance will be a serious test for our entire roster and staff. A long trip like this requires careful attention to logistics, recovery, and training planning. We want to stay focused on ourselves and continue moving forward toward our set goals. The Portuguese team uses defensive tactical elements that we haven’t faced this season, which will certainly help our development so that we can execute the right solutions on offense. I definitely want to return home with a win!”
The game will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 22:30 in Ponta Delgada, where NKA Universitas Pécs will face Sportiva/Azoris Hotels on their home court.
