U-BT Cluj-Napoca get their eighth win of the season beating SC Derby

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 12, Friday, 26 December  2025:

U-BT CLUJ-NAPOCA - SC Derby 96:85 (29:17, 15:24, 24:19, 28:25)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: U-BT Cluj-Napoca secured their eighth win of the AdmiralBet ABA League season with a 96–85 home victory over SC Derby in Round 12 of Group A. Backed by strong support in the stands, the Romanian side delivered a solid all-around performance and recorded their third straight win. U-BT set the tone early, built momentum through efficient perimeter shooting, and responded well to every attempt by the visitors to close the gap, ultimately controlling the game until the final buzzer.

Key Moments: The turning point came again in the third period: consecutive three-pointers followed by another scoring run pushed U-BT back into a comfortable lead. In the fourth quarter, whenever SC Derby threatened to get closer, Cluj-Napoca answered with timely baskets, restoring a double-digit margin and effectively sealing the outcome.

Man of the Match: Iverson Molinar was the standout performer of the night. The guard led all scorers with 26 points, connecting on four shots from beyond the arc while also contributing five assists. Molinar’s ability to score in key moments and organize the offense proved crucial, particularly during U-BT’s runs in the third and fourth quarters.

Can’t Trick the Stats: Rebounding was a decisive factor in the final result. U-BT Cluj-Napoca dominated the glass with 43 total rebounds, exactly double SC Derby’s 21. Even more telling was the contribution of Dušan Miletić and Nighael Ceaser, who combined for 21 rebounds on their own—matching the entire SC Derby team. Miletić pulled down 11 boards, while Ceaser added 10, providing U-BT with extra possessions and limiting second-chance opportunities for the visitors. That clear advantage inside played a major role in maintaining control throughout the game and closing out the win.