In its Spor Toto Turkish Cup Group D qualifications opener, Beşiktaş Cola Turka Erkek Men’s Basketball pulled out an 89-80 win over the ancient rival Galatasaray Cafe Crown at Antalya Kepez Sports Hall on Saturday

Sitting on a 24-18 first-quarter lead, the Black and Whites did not loosen their grip in the second and went into the locker room with a seven point, 50- 43, advantage at the break.
Galatasaray Cafe Crown found its offensive rhythm in the third as it cut the deficit to two points at 66-64 after three quarters of play, setting the stage for an exciting fourth quarter. The game went back and forth in the final quarter until the closing stages, but a late Beşiktaş Cola Turka rally lifted the Eagles to a hard-fought 89-80 victory.