Krka victorious against Heidelberg, Cedevita Olimpija defeated by Trapani Shark
In the Tuesday’s preseason games, Krka faced Heidelberg and Cedevita Olimpija Trapani Shark. And while Krka emerged victorious, Cedevita Olimpija suffered a defeat.
(Photo: Krka/Drago Perko/kosarka.si)
It’s first preseason game and first win already for Krka, which have been in control of the floor all game long against German side MLP Academics Heidelberg. The Novo mesto squad were ahead by 3 points after the opening quarter and by 12 by halftime. In the second half, they kept cruising towards the win in the end with the score of 91:85. Newcomer Lovro Urbiha led the way in scoring for Krka with 17 points scored, followed by another newcomer Victor Bailey Jr., who had 14.
In their second preseason test game ahead of the new season, Cedevita Olimpija, still without six players from their first squad, have faced Trapani Shark in Kranjska Gora and suffered a defeat after 30 minutes of play. The final score was 70:59 in favour of the Italian side. For Cedevita Olimpija, DJ Stewart led the way in scoring with 13 points on his record, while Cameron Houindo and Jaka Blažič added 12 points each.
Preseason, Tuesday, 26 August 2025:
Cedevita Olimpija – TRAPANI SHARK 59:70 (20:22, 17:27, 22:21) STATS
KRKA – MLP Academics Heidelberg 91:85 (28:25, 25:16, 18:23, 20:21) STATS
