Jahorina Pale claimed a crucial win over TFT Skopje

Thursday, 05. March 2026 at 17:59

Jahorina Pale claimed a crucial win over TFT Skopje in their 2026 ABA League 2 playoff hopes. 

(Photo: Jahorina Pale)

ABA League 2 Round 8, Thursday, 5 March 2026:

JAHORINA PALE - TFT Skopje 92:84 (21:18, 32:17, 23:34, 16:15)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Jahorina Pale recorded a 92:84 victory over TFT Skopje in their final game of the ABA League 2 regular season, finishing the campaign with a 5–3 record. TFT Skopje also end the regular season at 5–3, with both teams now waiting for the outcome of the remaining game between Široki TT Kabeli and MZT Skopje Aerodrom to determine their playoff status.

Jahorina Pale opened the game with a narrow 21:18 lead after the first quarter, before creating separation in the second period. A strong offensive stretch allowed them to outscore TFT 32:17 in the quarter and take a 53:35 advantage into halftime.

TFT Skopje responded after the break, producing their most productive period of the night in the third quarter. They scored 34 points in the frame to cut into the deficit, but Jahorina maintained control entering the final quarter with a 76:69 lead. In the closing period, both teams traded baskets, with Jahorina edging the quarter 16:15 to secure the eight-point win.

Marko Kovačević led Jahorina Pale in scoring with 25 points and added 7 rebounds. Stefan Peno made his ABA League 2 debut and contributed across the stat sheet with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals and 9 assists.

For TFT Skopje, Stanley Davis Jr. and Daron Anthony Govens were the leading scorers, finishing with 21 points each.

With the regular season now complete for both sides, their final standings and potential qualification for the playoffs will depend on the result of the game between Široki TT Kabeli and MZT Skopje Aerodrom, scheduled for March 10.

Stats

Jahorina Pale
00:00 Q4
92 : 84
TFT Skopje

Players on court

JAH Min P R A S F V
3 Rebić D. 15:42 0 3 2 0 3 -2
7 Vujadinović B. 31:33 7 3 5 1 4 8
13 Gutalj R. 33:33 16 10 0 1 3 16
17 Kovačević M. 37:06 25 7 0 0 1 22
44 Peno S. 34:01 16 5 9 4 2 32
TFT Min P R A S F V
0 Tashovski V. 23:11 13 5 1 0 4 9
8 Somerville R. 29:21 6 2 0 2 2 9
24 Windell Gordon J. 37:04 15 5 0 0 2 12
40 Anthony Govens D. 36:50 21 3 3 4 4 19
98 Davis JR S. 36:14 21 8 4 2 4 26

Last 5 actions

Min Score Action
game finished
end of 4. quarter
00:05 (Q4) 0 TASHOVSKI V. rebound (defensive)
00:05 (Q4) 7 VUJADINOVIĆ B. missed 2 points (jump shot)
00:16 (Q4)Timeout
00:16 (Q4) 98 DAVIS JR S. turnover (bad pass)

Top players

VALUE (INDEX)
Peno S. 32 - 26 Davis JR S.
POINTS
Kovačević M. 25 - 21 Anthony Govens D.
REBOUNDS
Gutalj R. 10 - 8 Davis JR S.
ASSISTS
Peno S. 9 - 4 Davis JR S.
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