Victories for Lovćen, Vršac, Rogaška, Primorska and Dynamic
On Wednesday, ten teams stepped on the ABA League 2 courts and the ones that were victorious were Lovćen 1947, Vršac, Rogaška, Sixt Primorska and Dynamic VIP PAY.
Ilija Djokovic (Photo: Sixt Primorska/Jani Turk)
ABA League 2, Round 2, Wednesday, 18.10.2017:
SIXT PRIMORSKA – Borac 79:73 (15:20, 18:19, 29:21, 17:13)
Sixt Primorska made a major comeback in their game against Borac at home in Bonifika Sports Hall in Koper and remained undefeated in this season of the ABA League 2 after two rounds, as they have previously beaten Dynamic VIP PAY on the road in Belgrade. Primorska were behind by six points at half time, but have completely turned around the flow of the game in the third quarter, after which they have been already in front by 3 points. The final score was 79:73 in favour of Primorska, for which Marijan Čakarun led the way in scoring with 20 points. Ilija Đoković scored 25 for Borac.
DYNAMIC VIP PAY – Teodo 71:67 (19:11, 11:19, 18:17, 23:20)
After being defeated in the opening round of the ABA League 2 season, Dynamic VIP PAY have broken the ice and sealed their first victory of the season against Teodo, a team that were victorious in the first round against Rogaška. The home side from Belgrade made the difference in the final quarter, when they have finally pulled away, after they have been in front by only a point after 30 minutes. The final score was 71:67 for Dynamic. Nemanja Krstić was the top scorer of the home side as he scored 16 points. On the other side, it has been Miloš Popović who stood out with 27 points scored.
VRŠAC – Krka 88:67 (18:17, 28:18, 15:18, 27:14)
For the beginning of the day, the fans had a chance to enjoy a great game of two unbeaten teams from first round, Vršac and Krka from Vršac, where the home side have prevailed thanks especially to their excellent second and fourth quarter displays. Vršac led by 11 points at the big break and have celebrated a 21-point lead in the end. This win keeps Vršac atop of the standings with 2 victories from two games played so far, while Krka have a 50% success rate after two rounds played.
LOVĆEN 1947 CETINJE – AV Ohrid 94:72 (24:17, 23:20, 24:17, 23:18)
In Cetinje Sports Centre, the fans of Lovćen 1947 have had every reason to smile, as their team have demonstrated a fantastic performance, as they have beaten AV Ohrid and achieved their first victory of the season. It has been clear that the game was going their way at the half, when they were up by 10 points (47:37). After 3 quarters they have already been up by 17 and in the end, they have celebrated a victory with the final score of 94:72. Draško Albijanić shined for Lovćen 1947 Cetinje with 26 points, while Kenneth Craig Ross had 23 for AV Ohrid.
ROGAŠKA – Split 81:75 (20:18, 17:12, 21:21, 23:24)
In Rogaška Slatina the home side of Rogaška have celebrated their first win of the season in the ABA League 2, as they have edged out former European club champions Split and handed them their first defeat. Both teams are now on a 50% success rate after two rounds played. Rogaška have done lots of work already by halftime, when they were leading 37:30 and have managed to keep their lead until the end when the final score was 81:75. Mitja Nikolić was the one that made the difference for Rogaška, as he put in 18 points, while Mate Kalajdžić had just as many for Split.
Already played, Tuesday, 17.10.2017:
Zrinjski Mostar – Bosna Royal 76:70
