Two local rivals in front of a very important clash – Mornar-Barsko zlato vs. SC Derby
Saturday evening brings us the clash between two local rivals Mornar-Barsko zlato and SC Derby in which each side will be extremely motivated to grab the win.
(Photo: SC Derby/Filip Roganovic)
2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 17, Saturday, 20 January 2024:
MORNAR-BARSKO ZLATO - SC DERBY
Where? Topolica Sports Hall, Bar
When? 19:00
Story of the game: Saturday evening brings us the clash between two local rivals Mornar-Barsko zlato and SC Derby in which each side will be extremely motivated to grab the win.
Mornar-Barsko zlato have a chance to score two consecutive wins for the first time in this season. Last weekend, the Bar troops triumphed against Zadar, while if they beat SC Derby as well they might have a chance to level with 13th placed Krka, their direct rival in the relegation battle.
On the other side, SC Derby are not really in the best form ahead of this duel as they are on a 3-game losing streak, while they have won just 1 game out of the previous 5 rounds. The Podgorica troops have therefore slipped outside the Playoffs zone and they need to improve their results as soon as possible in order to get back in the Top 8.
Match-up in focus: Marcus Weathers (Mornar-Barsko zlato) and Aubrey Dawkins (SC Derby) are definitely among the best newcomers that arrived in the AdmiralBet ABA League this season.
Weathers is the top scorer of Mornar-Barsko zlato with 15.6 points per game, while Dawkins is the top scorer of SC Derby with 11.9 points per game.
Considering that both of them play at the small forward position, they should have a direct duel in the following game.
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 1:4; In Bar 0:2.
