Budućnost VOLI Extend Their Winning Run as They Beat Zadar on the Road

Sunday, 11. January 2026 at 17:29

Budućnost VOLI seized another convincing win in the 2025/26 campaign. 

(Photo: Zadar/Zvonko Kucelin)

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 14, Sunday, 11 January 2026:

Zadar – BUDUĆNOST VOLI 66:87 (16:21, 13:17, 25:24, 12:25)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: Budućnost VOLI delivered a convincing performance on the road, defeating Zadar 87:66 in Round 14 of the AdmiralBet ABA League.

From the opening minutes, Budućnost VOLI looked like the better side on the floor. The visitors controlled the tempo, played with patience on offense and kept Zadar at arm’s length for most of the night, consistently maintaining a lead of around ten points. Whenever the home team tried to build momentum, Budućnost had an answer, while the Podgorica squad eventually sealed the win in the 4th quarter which they won by 25:12.

This win marks the sixth consecutive victory for Budućnost VOLI, improving their overall record to 10-2, while Zadar suffered their third straight defeat, dropping to 4-9.

Key moments: The decisive moment came in the middle of the fourth quarter. Zadar managed to cut the deficit to 68:60, briefly raising hopes of a comeback. However, Budućnost VOLI immediately stepped on the gas and responded with a crucial 12:2 run, pushing the score to 80:62 and effectively putting the game out of reach.

Man of the Match: The standout performer was Yogi Ferrell, who led Budućnost VOLI with 16 points and finished the game with an index rating of 20, setting the tone with his leadership and efficiency.

Can’t Trick the Stats: Turnovers played a major role in the final outcome. Zadar committed 19 turnovers, allowing Budućnost VOLI to control the game with ease, while the visitors took much better care of the ball, finishing the night with just 10 turnovers.

Stats

Zadar
00:00 Q4
66 : 87
Budućnost VOLI

Players on court

ZAD Min P R A S F V
4 Gulan L. 01:27 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Tišma B. 29:25 10 5 1 0 3 7
25 Dundović M. 03:20 0 0 0 0 0 -1
55 Tkachenko I. 14:42 0 2 0 0 2 -5
99 Torbarina T. 03:20 0 0 0 0 0 -3
BUD Min P R A S F V
3 Magee F. 11:28 6 0 1 1 2 3
4 Mays S. 13:00 9 4 0 1 1 10
6 Thompson J. 20:52 4 3 2 1 4 5
7 Slavković A. 17:26 6 2 3 1 0 10
50 Kovliar O. 21:13 0 1 3 0 4 1

Last 5 actions

Min Score Action
game finished
end of 4. quarter
00:13 (Q4) (defensive)
00:15 (Q4) 7 TIŠMA B. missed 3 points (jump shot)
00:28 (Q4) 7 SLAVKOVIĆ A. assist
00:28 (Q4)66 : 87 3 MAGEE F. made 3 points (jump shot)

Top players

VALUE (INDEX)
Mazalin L. 18 - 20 Ferrell Jr K.
POINTS
Mazalin L. 14 - 18 Bouteille A.
REBOUNDS
Ramljak M. 8 - 5 Boutsiele J.
ASSISTS
Mihailović V. 5 - 4 Sulaimon R.
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