Analysis · Eurocup 2026/2027, regular season, round 4

Bosna end Bahcesehir's unbeaten start with an 86-77 win in Sarajevo

Bosna move to 1-3 and 23rd of 32, while Bahcesehir slip to 3-1 and fourth, behind Aris, Napoli and Hapoel Jerusalem.

By TeamKeys Analytics, Data deskPublished 2026-10-223 min read

Bosna's balanced scoring ends Bahcesehir's unbeaten Eurocup start

Bosna beat Bahcesehir College Istanbul 86-77 in Sarajevo, earning their first Eurocup win of 2026/2027 and handing the visitors their first defeat. The hosts spread their points across the roster and led from a 21-13 first quarter.

The result moves Bosna to 1-3 and 23rd of 32 teams. Their form now reads L, L, L, W, with this win ending a losing run at the start of the campaign.

Bahcesehir drop to 3-1 and sit fourth, behind Aris and Napoli at 4-0 and Hapoel Jerusalem at 3-0. Losing in Sarajevo leaves them as the only team in the top four with a defeat.

Standings after the game

Team	Won-lost	Last games
1. Aris Thessaloniki	4-0	W W W W
2. Napoli Basketball	4-0	W W W W
3. Hapoel Midtown Jerusalem	3-0	W W W
4. Bahcesehir College Istanbul	3-1	W W W L
23. BOSNA BH Telecom Sarajevo	1-3	L L L W

EurocupBOSNA BH Telecom Sarajevo - Bahcesehir College Istanbul | Round 4 | BKT EuroCup Basketball 2026-27

How did Bosna beat Bahcesehir 86-77?

Bosna won it with a fast start and a strong third quarter, taking the first period 21-13 and the third 22-17. Bahcesehir won only the second quarter, 20-15.

That second-quarter response pulled the visitors back into the game before half-time. Bosna answered after the break, and their third-quarter burst rebuilt the cushion from the opening period.

The fourth quarter was almost level at 28-27, so the final gap reflected work done earlier. Bosna protected a 9-point margin by matching Bahcesehir's scoring late on.

Best players of the game

Player	Points	PIR
MPMateusz Ponitka (Bahcesehir)	20	21
DGDeandre Gholston (Bosna)	17	17
TCTyler Cavanaugh (Bahcesehir)	12	15
PPP.J. Pipes (Bosna)	18	14
RPReggie Perry (Bosna)	12	10
EAEdin Atic (Bosna)	6	10

P.J. Pipes and Deandre Gholston lead Bosna's scoring

P.J. Pipes and Deandre Gholston supplied the points that decided the game, with 18 off the bench and 17 as a starter. Pipes played 23 minutes and went 6/6 from the free-throw line.

Gholston was efficient inside, making 5/6 two-pointers and 4/5 free throws for a PIR of 17 in 29 minutes. Darko Talic added 13 points and 4 assists in 30 minutes, going 4/4 at the line.

Reggie Perry contributed 12 points on 5/8 two-pointers. Edin Atic did the less visible work, with 8 rebounds, 4 assists and a block in 22 minutes.

Mateusz Ponitka's 20 points for Bahcesehir were not enough

Mateusz Ponitka led Bahcesehir with 20 points and a PIR of 21 in 28 minutes, but his efficiency could not prevent a first defeat. He made 6/7 two-pointers, 1/3 from three and 5/6 free throws.

Ponitka also had 3 steals, 3 rebounds and 2 assists against 2 turnovers. He ranked 91st of 151 rated players in the league by TeamKeys Rating in 2025/2026, yet here he was the visitors' leading option.

Support came from Marcquise Reed, with 15 points off the bench, and Tyler Cavanaugh, with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Cavanaugh ranked 18th of 151 by TeamKeys Rating in 2025/2026, averaging 11.3 points over 20 games.

What next for Bahcesehir and Bosna in the Eurocup?

Bahcesehir face PAOK Thessaloniki on 27 October, looking to recover from fourth place at 3-1. Bosna will try to build on their first win from 23rd at 1-3.

For Bahcesehir, the margin at the top is thin, with Aris and Napoli still perfect at 4-0. Another slip would let the unbeaten group pull further clear.

For Bosna, the challenge is turning one result into a run. The way they shared the scoring against a top-four side gives them a template to repeat.

Figures come from the official box score of the game played on 21 October 2026. TeamKeys Ratings refer to the 2025/2026 season.

Questions people ask

What was the score between Bosna and Bahcesehir?

Bosna beat Bahcesehir College Istanbul 86-77 in Sarajevo on 21 October, in round 4 of the 2026/2027 Eurocup regular season. The hosts won the first quarter 21-13 and the third 22-17, then held on through a 28-27 final quarter.

Who scored most for Bosna and Bahcesehir?

Mateusz Ponitka led Bahcesehir with 20 points in 28 minutes, shooting 6/7 on two-pointers and 5/6 from the line, with 3 steals. For Bosna, P.J. Pipes scored 18 off the bench and Deandre Gholston added 17 as a starter.

Where are Bosna and Bahcesehir in the Eurocup standings?

After round 4, Bahcesehir sit fourth of 32 with a 3-1 record, behind unbeaten Aris, Napoli and Hapoel Jerusalem. Bosna are 23rd of 32 at 1-3, with this their first win of the season. Bahcesehir face PAOK Thessaloniki on 27 October.

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