Tigers faced Aydın Büyükşehir Belediyespor at home in the 26th week of the Vodafone Sultanlar League. The orange and white side secured a 3–2 victory with set scores of 23–25, 25–22, 24–26, 25–19 and 15–11, finishing the regular season with an important win.
Before the match, Emir Turam, a respected figure in the sports world who wore the Eczacıbaşı jersey between 1978–80 and 1983–89 and holds a special place in the club’s history, was presented with flowers by Eczacıbaşı Sports Club.
The match began with the visiting team taking the early advantage in the first set. Tigers managed to level the score during Meliha’s serving run, and although the home side briefly took the lead midway through the set, the game continued with intense rallies. Despite their efforts to stay in the set, Tigers eventually lost the opener 25–23.
In the second set, momentum shifted frequently. While the visiting side kept the pressure on, Tigers built an effective attacking rhythm. In a highly competitive set, the home side secured a 25–22 victory, leveling the match. Kathryn Boden stood out with six points in the set.
The third set also started with fierce competition. Toward the final moments of the set, Tigers disrupted their opponent’s momentum with aggressive play and opened a four-point lead. However, Aydın Büyükşehir Belediyespor fought back, equalized the score, and claimed the set 26–24 to take the lead once again.
Tigers began the fourth set strongly, with Bengisu scoring consecutive aces. The home team quickly established a five-point advantage and took control of the momentum. With an effective offensive organization, Tigers won the set 25–19, sending the match into the deciding fifth set.
The tie-break set also started with Tigers in control. Although the Aydın side occasionally took the lead, Tigers managed to stay ahead at the court switch. Maintaining their composure and intensity, Tigers won the set 15–11, securing a 3–2 victory.
Anna Smrek was the top scorer of the match with 26 points.
Emily Maglio contributed 20 points, playing a key role in the victory.
Tigers recorded 15 block points and 6 aces during the match.
Tigers – Aydın Büyükşehir Belediyespor: 3–2
Venue: Eczacıbaşı Sports Hall
Referees: Nurper Özbar, Tuncay Sevim
Tigers:
Meliha, Maglio, Dilay, Boden, Bengisu, Smrek, Aybüke (L), Yaprak, Elif, Ebrar, Stysiak, Simge (L)
Aydın Büyükşehir Belediyespor:
Mısra, Grajber, Seher, Tikhomirova, Mijatovic, Beliz, Çerağ (L), İlarya, Hilal, Selen, Fatma
Sets: 23–25, 25–22, 24–26, 25–19, 15–11
Duration: 147 minutes (33, 35, 33, 26, 20)
Tigers faced Zeren Spor at home in the Vodafone Sultanlar League Play-Off 3rd Place Series – Game 1. The orange and white side secured a 3–1 victory with set scores of 25–10, 27–29, 25–21 and 25–19, gaining an important advantage in the series.
After finishing the Vodafone Sultanlar League regular season in fourth place, Tigers are set to take the court in the 3rd place play-off series. The orange and white side will host Zeren Spor in the first match and will play the second leg away on April 11. Tigers aim to take control of the series early and secure a crucial win.
