Monar-Barsko zlato and Cedevita Olimpija chase their first win of the season

2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 3, Saturday, 5 October 2024:

MORNAR-BARSKO ZLATO – CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA

Where? Topolica Sports Hall, Bar

When? 17:00

Story of the game: In one of the two opening games of the Round 3, Mornar-Barsko zlato will be hosting Cedevita Olimpija at home in their Topolica Sports Hall in Bar.

It will be a game of two squads that certainly cannot be too satisfied with their performances demonstrated so far this season.

On one side, there is Mornar-Barsko zlato, who have first suffered a blowout defeat against Budućnost VOLI in Round 1 on home court, only to travel on the road to meet Crvena zvezda Meridianbet on the road in Belgrade, where they demonstrated a brave performance, but fell short of a win in the end.

On the other side, Cedevita Olimpija have demonstrated an excellent first half in Belgrade against FMP Soccerbet in Round 1 and just as good second half in the Round 2 against Dubai on home court in Stožice Arena, but as it turned out many times before, one good half per game is not enough to win any game, so they are heading to the Round 3 without a win on their record.

It’s clear that both squads only have one thing on their minds right now – win the game and escape the bottom of the standings.

Which one can do it? Tune in on Saturday and find out!

Match-up in focus: For sure, it will be a pleasure to watch the showdown of excellent forward players this time, as Branden Jenkins of Mornar-Barsko zlato will challenge Devin Robinson of Cedevita Olimpija. Both are currently the top scorers of their respective squads, with Jenkins averaging 18 points for the Sailors and Robinson 16 for the Dragons. Devin, however, has also proven his worth in terms of rebounding, as he is also leading Cedevita Olimpija right now in rebounding, grabbing no less than 6 rebounds per game so far in this AdmiralBet ABA League season.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total: 4:6; In Bar 2:3.