Losing streak broken, SC Derby downed in Stožice
Cedevita Olimpija senior team has prevailed over SC Derby 102:93 in the Round 5 of the AdmiralBet ABA League. The streak of defeats has been broken. After three consecutive defeats, Cedevita Olimpija has prevailed over SC Derby under the guidance of head coach Andrea Turchetto against SC Derby. The Dragons have been in front throughout … Continued
Cedevita Olimpija senior team has prevailed over SC Derby 102:93 in the Round 5 of the AdmiralBet ABA League.
The streak of defeats has been broken. After three consecutive defeats, Cedevita Olimpija has prevailed over SC Derby under the guidance of head coach Andrea Turchetto against SC Derby. The Dragons have been in front throughout the game and celebrated a win in the end with the final score of 102:93.
ADMIRALBET LIGA ABA, 2023/24 REGULAR SEASON ROUND 5
Arena Stožice (Ljubljana, Slovenia), Saturday, October 28:
CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA – SC DERBY 102:93 (27:18, 24:11, 21:24, 30:30)
Cedevita Olimpija: Stewart 11, Armand, Sow 14 (6 rebounds), Radović 3, Glas 3, Blažič 21, Matković 17, Prepelič 23 (13 assists), Jones 2 (5 rebounds), Ščuka 4, Klobučar 2, Shashkov 2.
GAME REPORT:
Cedevita Olimpija have been in front almost throughout the game, even by double-digits at halftime, but SC Derby fought back late in the game and even took the lead in the final quarter (77:78 with 6 minutes left). However, that’s when Cedevita Olimpija came up with an 12:4 run, that put them up by 7 points (89:82) with 2 and a half minutes to go. The battle for a new win was over.
Klemen Prepelič has led Cedevita Olimpija to the big win over the reigning ABA Super Cup winners with a monster performance, as he put on 23 points, 13 assists, 1 rebound, 1 steal, and a valuation of 34.
Jaka Blažič had 21 points, Karlo Matković 17, Amadou Sow 14, and DJ Stewart 11.
