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Luleå beats Malbas 81-71 to advance to semifinals

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  • Luleå Basket won 81-71 against Malbas in Malmö to reach the semifinals.
  • Elisabeth Hansen led Malbas with 21 points, and Mykel Parham had 13 points and 13 rebounds.
  • Luleå coach Robin Edbom reportedly said he likes facing Östersund but finds other teams boring.

Luleå Basket defeated Malbas 81-71 in Malmö on March 29, 2026, securing a spot in the semifinals of the women's basketball league. The match was reportedly a hard-fought contest, with Malbas pressing the favored Luleå team but losing momentum in the final period. Luleå had previously won the first quarterfinal match by a large margin.

Elisabeth Hansen scored 21 points for Malbas, and Mykel Parham had 13 points and 13 rebounds. Luleå coach Robin Edbom said he looks forward to facing Östersund in the semifinals, reportedly stating that he likes Östersund but hates playing all other teams because they are boring.

I look forward to facing Östersund in the semifinals

Robin Edbom, Luleå coach

I like Östersund but hate playing all other teams because they are boring

Robin Edbom, Luleå coach

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