The EuroLeague Women 2025 Quarterfinals dropped some serious heat on April 9—and if you blinked, you probably missed a couple of the wildest performances of the season. From Brionna Jones putting up a god-tier stat line to ÇBK Mersin surviving a dogfight with Tango Bourges, the Final Six in Zaragoza, Spain, is already giving us March Madness vibes in April.
Let’s break down the action, numbers, and what it means for the semis.
🇨🇿 ZVVZ USK Praha 72, 🇮🇹 Beretta Famila Schio 68
(Brionna Jones = certified bucket)
ZVVZ USK Praha pulled off a gritty 72–68 win over Beretta Famila Schio, and the name on everyone’s feed? Brionna Jones.
The American center didn’t just show up—she owned the court. Jones dropped 31 points on 13-of-20 shooting, grabbed 16 boards, and finished with a performance efficiency rating (PER) of 39, which, for context, is straight-up elite. In EuroLeague Women standards, that’s “final boss” level.
Her paint dominance was unstoppable. Whether she was bodying defenders down low, hitting tough finishes, or gobbling up rebounds like Pac-Man, Jones was the difference-maker. Schio had no answer for her footwork or her physicality.
USK Praha fed off that energy. Every time Schio tried to close the gap—especially in the fourth quarter—it was Brionna who stepped up, either with a clutch bucket or a huge defensive rebound.
On the other side, Famila Schio kept it close thanks to a strong outing from Jasmine Keys and a gritty 17-point game from Marina Mabrey. But when it came to closing time, Praha’s composure and Jones’ sheer dominance sealed the deal.
📊 Key Stats – Praha vs. Schio
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Brionna Jones: 31 pts, 16 reb, 39 PER
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Valériane Ayayi: 12 pts, 6 ast
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Marina Mabrey (Schio): 17 pts, 5 ast
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Jasmine Keys (Schio): 14 pts, 7 reb
With this win, Praha punched their ticket to the semis and sent a clear message: they’re not here to play around.
🇹🇷 ÇBK Mersin 80, 🇫🇷 Tango Bourges Basket 76
(Tough, scrappy, and full of playoff energy)
ÇBK Mersin grinded out an 80–76 win against a tough Tango Bourges team that refused to fold. This wasn’t the flashiest game, but it was a masterclass in playoff grit. Mersin proved they could handle pressure, and that’s exactly the kind of energy you need in the Final Six.
Mersin’s offense was anchored by Natasha Howard, who scored 22 points and added 8 rebounds. She was everywhere—hitting midrange jumpers, finishing through contact, and running the floor like a guard. Howard’s leadership set the tone from the opening tip.
Bourges didn’t go down easy, though. Kayla Alexander had herself a night with 19 points and 10 boards, keeping the French side within striking distance the whole way. The fourth quarter was straight-up chaos—lead changes, clutch buckets, and all the drama—but Mersin held firm, knocking down key free throws and forcing turnovers when it mattered.
Also worth shouting out: Iliana Rupert stepped up big time for Mersin with strong interior defense and key putbacks late in the game.
📊 Key Stats – Mersin vs. Bourges
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Natasha Howard (Mersin): 22 pts, 8 reb
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Iliana Rupert (Mersin): 14 pts, 9 reb
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Kayla Alexander (Bourges): 19 pts, 10 reb
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Laetitia Guapo (Bourges): 11 pts, 4 stl
With the win, Mersin moves into the semifinals, where the competition only gets tougher. But with Howard leading the charge and Rupert making life miserable for opponents inside, they’re looking like a team that could make a run to the top.
What’s Next?
With ZVVZ USK Praha and ÇBK Mersin advancing, we’re officially on Final Four watch. The semifinals are shaping up to be fire, with matchups that could go either way. Praha’s got the Brionna Jones cheat code, but Mersin’s depth and physicality can wear anyone down. And let’s not forget Fenerbahçe and Valencia—they’re lurking.
If you’re not watching EuroLeague Women 2025 right now, what are you even doing? These quarterfinals had everything—superstar performances, intense defense, and just the right amount of chaos. It’s not just basketball; it’s cinema.
Stay locked in, because the semis are coming, and something tells us the best is still yet to come.