Cedevita Olimpija claim their fifth straight Slovenian National Cup
Friday’s final in Šenčur saw Cedevita Olimpija deliver a composed and convincing display on their way to lifting the Slovenian Cup.
Cedevita Olimpija team (Photo: ABA League j.t.d./Josip Begonja)
Cedevita Olimpija claimed the Slovenian Cup title on Friday evening in Šenčur, delivering a convincing 99:78 victory over Krka Novo Mesto in the final. The result secured another domestic trophy for the Ljubljana-based side and capped off a strong performance at the season’s final tournament.
The team, led from the bench by Zvezdan Mitrović, set the tone early and maintained control throughout the contest. Their balanced offense and defensive intensity proved decisive against a Krka side that reached the final for the third consecutive year, continuing the rivalry between the two most successful cup contenders in Slovenia.
Individually, Umoja Gibson stood out and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player after a series of influential performances during the final weekend. With this triumph, Cedevita Olimpija extended their record as the most decorated club in the Slovenian Cup, securing their 25th title and continuing a run of five consecutive victories.
Slovenian National Cup, Finals, February 20, 2026:
CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA – Krka 99:78 (23:18, 29:17, 27:20, 20:23)
Stewart 17, Gibson 16 | Mathon 18, Rebec 17
