Zvezda Keep Winning as they Beat Zadar on the Road
Crvena zvezda Meridianbet extended their winning streak in the 2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League.
(Photo: Zadar/Zvonko Kucelin)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 15, Saturday, 17 January 2026:
Zadar – CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET 67:80 (22:21, 12:21, 12:26, 21:12)
Game Recap: Crvena zvezda Meridianbet continued their impressive run in the ongoing season, defeating Zadar on the road by 80:67 in the Round 15 clash. This victory marked the seventh consecutive win for the red-and-whites, who not only avenged their shocking opening-round defeat against Zadar, but also stayed firmly on course in the race for first place in Group B.
The Belgrade side once again showed their maturity and consistency, delivering a controlled performance in a difficult away environment. On the other hand, Zadar’s struggles continued, as the home team suffered their fourth consecutive loss and their fifth defeat in the last six games.
Key Moments: After a tight opening quarter, which ended with Zvezda trailing by just one point, the visitors took full control of the game in the middle periods. Crvena zvezda dominated the second quarter 21:12 and followed it up with another commanding display in the third quarter, winning it 26:12. That decisive stretch allowed the red-and-whites to build a comfortable cushion and escape to a safe distance, which they then managed calmly until the final buzzer.
Man of the Match: Whenever his team needs him, Dejan Davidovac is there to deliver. The versatile forward played a key role in Zvezda’s road win, scoring 13 points and finishing the game with the highest overall index rating on his team (17), once again underlining his importance in crucial moments.
Can’t Trick the Stats: Crvena zvezda’s defensive dominance in the second and third quarters proved to be the difference-maker. During that stretch, the visitors conceded just 24 points combined, setting the tone for a convincing and well-earned victory.
Stats
Players on court
| ZAD | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 1 | Mihailović V. | 32:11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | Klarica K. | 15:47 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 14 | Mazalin L. | 31:32 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17 |
| 55 | Tkachenko I. | 15:23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 99 | Torbarina T. | 07:03 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CZV | Min | PtsP | RebsR | AssA | StS | FoulF | ValV | |
| 2 | Miljenović S. | 23:24 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 7 | Davidovac D. | 29:35 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 |
| 13 | Dobrić O. | 10:02 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | Izundu E. | 12:37 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 |
| 99 | Dos Santos Y. | 24:08 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
Last 5 actions
| Min | Score | Action |
| game finished | ||
| end of 4. quarter | ||
| 00:08 (Q4) | 7 DAVIDOVAC D. rebound (defensive) | |
| 00:12 (Q4) | 14 MAZALIN L. missed 2 points (jump shot) | |
| 00:27 (Q4) | 99 TORBARINA T. rebound (defensive) | |
| 00:30 (Q4) | 7 DAVIDOVAC D. missed 3 points (jump shot) |
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Top players
| VALUE (INDEX) | ||||
| Mazalin L. | 17 | - | 17 | Davidovac D. |
| POINTS | ||||
| Mazalin L. | 19 | - | 15 | Miller-McIntyre C. |
| REBOUNDS | ||||
| Mazalin L. | 13 | - | 8 | Davidovac D. |
| ASSISTS | ||||
| Kapusta B. | 5 | - | 5 | Dos Santos Y. |



