Local clash in Morača – Budućnost VOLI seek a winning streak in a game vs. Mornar-Barsko zlato
In the opening game of the Friday’s AdmiralBet ABA League schedule, Budućnost VOLI will be hosting Mornar-Barsko zlato at home in their Morača Sports hall in Podgorica.
(Photo: Mornar-Barsko zlato/Media Pro)
2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 15, Friday, 5 January 2024:
BUDUĆNOST VOLI – MORNAR-BARSKO ZLATO
Where? Morača Sports Hall, Podgorica
When? 18:00
Story of the game: In the opening game of the Friday’s AdmiralBet ABA League schedule, Budućnost VOLI will be hosting Mornar-Barsko zlato at home in their Morača Sports hall in Podgorica.
It’s a game of two squads, in a totally different positions right now in the standings. While Budućnost VOLI are sharing the fourth place in the standings with a 9:5 record after 14 rounds, Mornar-Barsko zlato are in the last place, with a record of 1:13. And while Budućnost VOLI have won in 3 of their last 5 games, including in Round 13 on the road against Zadar, Mornar-Barsko zlato haven’t tasted the sweet taste of a victory for 9 straight rounds.
Of course, while Budućnost VOLI will try to go on a winning streak in the local clash, the Sailors will do all they can to end their negative run. It will be tough, though, even when looking at tradition, as they haven’t ever yet prevailed over Budućnost VOLI on the road in Podgorica in the AdmiralBet ABA League
Can this time be the first?
Match-up in focus: The key match-up of the game can be the one between Yogi Ferrell and Dwight Murray. While Yogi Ferrell has been the second-leading scorer and passer of Budućnost VOLI so far this season, averaging 13 points and 3.8 assists per game, Murray is currently the top passer of Mornar-Barsko zlato with an average of 3.7 assists dished out per game, while adding 8.3 points per game to his stats.
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 14:3, In Podgorica 8:0.
