SC Derby Have Gotten Their First Win Of the Season Defeating Split

AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season Group A, Round 3, Sunday, 19 October 2025:

SC DERBY - Split 85:77 (26:17, 19:28, 26:15, 14:17)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game recap: SC Derby secured their first victory of the AdmiralBet ABA League Group A season with an 85–77 win over Split in Podgorica. The home team showed more balance and efficiency throughout the game, with multiple players contributing on both ends of the floor. Despite Split’s determination and several attempts to close the gap, SC Derby’s superior shooting, rebounding, and overall execution ultimately made the difference. 

Key moments: SC Derby opened the game strong, taking the first quarter 26–17 and immediately setting the tone. Split responded in the second period, tightening up defensively and managing to level the score at halftime, 45–45. Early in the third quarter, the visitors briefly took the lead, but SC Derby answered emphatically with a dominant 19–0 run, turning a close contest into a commanding 64–47 advantage.

Although Split reduced the deficit to 11 points heading into the final quarter and even threatened to get within two possessions late in the game, SC Derby held firm. With composed play in the closing minutes, the home team reestablished control and closed out the win in confident fashion.

Man of the Match: Aleksa Ilić delivered a standout performance that anchored SC Derby’s victory. Dominating the paint on both ends, Ilić finished with 25 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 18 points scored inside, along with 9 rebounds. His energy, physical presence, and efficiency around the rim consistently gave SC Derby momentum, especially during their decisive third-quarter surge.

Can't trick the stats: The numbers tell the story of SC Derby’s strong all-around performance. The Podgorica side outperformed Split in nearly every major statistical category, highlighting their balanced team effort. Split’s only advantages came in offensive rebounds and turnovers forced, but those minor edges weren’t enough to overcome SC Derby’s dominance in shooting accuracy and ball movement.