Krka Have Gotten Their First Win of the Season Beating Split

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 8, Friday, 21 November 2025:

Split - KRKA 80:91 (21:23, 25:26, 11:27, 23:15)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Krka delivered a convincing performance in their Round 8 AdmiralBet ABA League Group A clash, securing their first victory of the season after getting a road win over Split with a strong showing on both ends of the floor. The visitors opened the game with more energy and quickly took control, maintaining the lead throughout the entire first half. Despite Split trimming the deficit to a single possession late in the second quarter, Krka’s offensive rhythm and defensive stability kept them ahead at the break.

In the second half, Krka elevated their play even further. Their efficient offense and compact defensive structure prevented Split from finding solutions, while the visitors steadily increased their advantage. By the end of the third quarter, Krka had built a substantial lead that Split was unable to meaningfully challenge in the final frame. The visitors ultimately closed out a well-deserved victory built on consistency, precision, and composure.

Key Moments: The turning point of the game began early in the third quarter. Led by the in-form Lovro Urbiha, Krka opened the second half with a quick surge that pushed their lead to seven points and forced Split into an early timeout. However, the hosts failed to respond, and Krka continued to dictate the tempo. In the 24th minute, their advantage grew to nine, with Urbiha and Mario Ihring spearheading the offensive effort.

From that point on, Krka tightened their grip on the game. Split struggled to find rhythm, committing errors and failing to produce consistent defensive stops. Krka took full advantage, stretching their lead to 19 points by the end of the third quarter — a margin that effectively decided the contest. Split made a brief push midway through the fourth, cutting the deficit to 14, but Krka remained in control and calmly managed the closing minutes to seal the win.

Man of the Match: Lovro Urbiha delivered a standout performance and was instrumental in Krka’s triumph. He finished the night with 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 steal, providing crucial scoring stretches and setting the tone during the decisive third-quarter run. His energy, efficiency, and ability to rise to the moment made him the clear choice for Man of the Match.

Can’t Trick the Stats: Several statistical categories highlight why Krka walked away with the victory, but two areas stand out prominently: free-throw shooting and three-point accuracy.

Krka consistently attacked the basket and earned trips to the line, converting an impressive 22 of 23 free throws, showing remarkable confidence under pressure. In contrast, Split managed just 12 attempts, hitting 10 — a significant disparity in both opportunities and total points.

From beyond the arc, Krka again held a decisive edge, knocking down 11 three-pointers, more than double Split’s 5 makes. This combination of efficiency and volume created a scoring gap that Split was never able to close.

These two categories — free throws and three-point shooting — ultimately shaped the outcome and provided Krka with the cushion needed to control the game from start to finish.