Olimpija will fight with Rogaška for the trophy in Slovenia
Union Olimpija have received their opponents for the Final series of Slovenian National Championship - Rogaška, which have eliminated Zlatorog in the Semi-finals in three games, after a comeback from a 1:0 deficit in the series.
Ball (Photo: Mega Leks/Ivica Veselinov)
It is clear now that Union Olimpija and Rogaška will be the two teams that are going to fight for the trophy in Slovenian National Championship. After previously Olimpija have swept the semi-final series against Krka with 2:0, Rogaška have now joined them after prevailing over Zlatorog with a 2:1 triumph in their series.
In the decisive third game, Rogaška have been better opponents and have been in front for the majority of the clash. So, it could be said that they have celebrated deservedly in the end. The key for the home side’s win was the third quarter, where they have gone up on a double-digit lead after being in front by two points at half time. With 10 minutes remaining they had an 11-point advantage in their pockets and would not let go of it until the end of the game.
The final score was 74:57 in favour of Rogaška, with Darwin Davis jr. topping their scoresheet with 21 points on his record.
Slovenian National Championship Semi-finals, Round 3, Friday, 12.5.2017:
ROGAŠKA – Zlatorog 74:57 (19:13, 15:19, 20:11, 20:12) / *2:1 in victories
Davis jr. 21, Ferme 14 | Rizvić 18, Miljković 15.
