Sloboda Energoinvest Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive After Beating Vršac Meridianbet

ABA League 2 Round 7, Wednesday, 6 February 2026:

SLOBODA ENERGOINVEST - Vršac Meridianbet 88:70 (21:15, 25:20, 24:17, 18:18)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Sloboda Energoinvest recorded an 88:70 victory over Vršac Meridianbet, building a steady advantage across all four quarters. The hosts opened the game strongly with a 21:15 first quarter and went into halftime with a 46:35 lead after taking the second period 25:20. Sloboda continued to control the game in the third quarter, winning it 24:17, while the final period ended evenly at 18:18.

Efficiency proved to be a key factor, as Sloboda shot 50% from the field compared to Vršac’s 36%. Sloboda also held the edge on the boards, outrebounding their opponents 42–30, which helped them maintain control of the tempo and limit second-chance opportunities.

Jasmin Jakupović was the standout performer for Sloboda, finishing with 27 points on an efficient 10/12 shooting from the field, along with five rebounds. Aleksandar Bursać added a double-double, contributing 13 points and 10 rebounds.

For Vršac Meridianbet, Ognjen Petronijević led the team with 25 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, accounting for a significant portion of his team’s offensive output.

Following this result, Sloboda Energoinvest improve their record to 4–3 after seven rounds, while Vršac Meridianbet fall to 2–5.