SC Derby Stun Igokea m:tel on the Road

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group A Round 15, Monday, 19 January 2026:

Igokea m:tel - SC DERBY 66:94 (16:18, 19:35, 9:24, 22:17)

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Game Recap: SC Derby pulled off one of the biggest surprises of Round 15 as they shocked Igokea m:tel on the road - 94:66, denying the hosts a chance to immediately secure a place in the Top 8.

Igokea m:tel entered the game with a clear match point to clinch their Top 8 ticket, but instead of finishing the job, they disappointed their fans with a heavy defeat. Still, the Laktaši side will have three more opportunities to record the one win they need to advance to the next phase of the competition.

On the other side, SC Derby delivered a dominant display, outplaying the hosts in every segment of the game. It was arguably their best performance of the season so far, one that finally brought an end to their eight-game losing streak and earned them a fully deserved victory.

Key Moments: The game was decided in the second and third quarters. After the opening ten minutes, SC Derby were up by just two points, but everything changed in the second quarter. The visitors went on a massive run, winning the period 35:16, before completely shutting down Igokea again in the third quarter, which they took 24:9. That sequence allowed SC Derby to build an unassailable lead and comfortably close out the game.

Man of the Match: Mateo Drežnjak produced an excellent all-around performance, finishing the game with 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, leading his team on both ends of the floor and setting the tone for SC Derby’s commanding win.

Can’t Trick the Stats: The numbers clearly reflect where the game was decided - the second and third quarters made all the difference. In addition, SC Derby’s efficiency from long range proved crucial, as the visitors knocked down 12 three-pointers, while Igokea m:tel struggled badly from deep, making just three shots from beyond the arc.