Ilirija start their top 8 campaign with a win against Cedevita Junior

NLB ABA League 2 Top 8 Round 1, Group F, Tuesday, 14 January 2025:

ILIRIJA - Cedevita Junior 89:74 (26:26, 21:16, 17:13, 25:19)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

In their opening match of Group F in the Top 8, Ilirija triumphed over Cedevita Junior with a final score of 89-74. The game showcased Ilirija's strong performance as they managed to control the pace and momentum throughout.

From the outset, Ilirija demonstrated its offensive capabilities, with key contributions from Ferme and Golson Jr. The team maintained a steady lead, executing crucial plays in the fourth quarter that allowed it to extend its advantage. Both teams faced challenges, but Ilirija's effective scoring and resilience, especially through free throws, helped them fend off Cedevita Junior's attempts to close the gap.

Despite some moments of strong play from Cedevita Junior, Ilirija's consistency and determination led them to victory in this match.

Tadej Ferme led Ilirija to victory tonight scoring a game-high 20 points to go along with 2 assists and 2 steals. For Cedevita Junior, Tomislav Buljan had a double-double scoring 10 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. In the next round Ilirija visits Vojvodina mts while Cedevita Junior visits Široki TT Kabeli.