PRESEASON: Triumphs for Cedevita Olimpija, Mornar-Barsko zlato and MZT Skopje Aerodrom

In the clash of the two AdmiralBet ABA League squads, Cedevita Olimpija and Igokea m:tel have faced in Stožice Arena. It has been the home side, that has prevailed over the visiting one and achieved its first win of the preseason. The key was the opening half, when the Dragons have created themselves 14 points of advantage (48:34). Igokea m:tel fought back and managed to tie the game midway through the last quarter, but did not managed to get in front. In the end, when the score was 88:80. For Cedevita Olimpija, Josh Adams scored 23 points and Yogi Ferrell and Alen Omić added 21 apiece, while for Igokea m:tel, Kendrick Ray led the way in scoring with 21 points and Mario Nakić had 14.

Mornar-Barsko zlato have faced Napoli this time and after a bit of a slow start, as they were down by 7 points at halftime, they made a major comeback in the second half, to come up with a win. After 30 minutes, the two squads were tied and in the last period, the Sailors turned the game eventually in their favour and celebrated an 89:83 win. For the squad of Bar, Daron Russell was the most efficient amongst their players this time with 23 points. Cheikh Mbacke Diong scored 14.

In Skopje, MZT Skopje Aerodrom have hosted Zdravlje of Leskovac and come up with a comfortable victory with the final score of 81:72. For MZT Skopje Aerodrom Mike Caffey has been the most efficient this time around. He has scored 16 points and has been followed by his Turkish teammate Samet Yigitoglu, who contributed 15.

Preseason, 10 September 2022:

CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA – Igokea m:tel 88:80 (21:16, 27:18, 17:28, 23:18) STATS

Napoli - MORNAR-BARSKO ZLATO 83:89 (23:16, 26:26, 17:24, 17:23) STATS

MZT SKOPJE AERODROM – Zdravlje 81:72 (23:17, 17:21, 21:22, 20:12) STATS