SC Derby Confirm AdmiralBet ABA League Status with Victory over Zadar

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Play-out Round 10, Monday, 27 April 2026:

SC DERBY – Zadar 73:59 (26:5, 15:20, 19:21, 13:13)

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POST-GAME COMMENTS

Game Recap: SC Derby have secured their AdmiralBet ABA League status for the next season after defeating Zadar 73:59 in Round 10 of the Play-Out stage.

The scenario was crystal clear ahead of the game for the Podgorica side - a win meant safety, while a defeat would have sent them into the Promotion/Relegation battle. Fully aware of the stakes, SC Derby delivered one of their most determined performances of the season.

The home team stormed into the game with incredible energy, building a 20-point lead already in the opening quarter. From that moment on, they remained in control, successfully resisting several comeback attempts by the visitors to seal a crucial victory.

With this win, SC Derby finish the season outside the danger zone, while Zadar will now shift their focus to the Play-In stage, where they are set to face Spartak Office Shoes on the road.

Key moments: The game was practically decided in the opening 10 minutes. SC Derby came out highly motivated and locked in on both ends of the floor, dominating the first quarter 26:5. That early explosion set the tone for the rest of the match, giving the hosts a cushion they would not relinquish.

Man of the match: Aleksa Ilić once again led SC Derby with a strong all-around display. He finished the game with 15 points and 8 rebounds, earning an index rating of 29.

Can’t trick the stats: In the end, that opening quarter proved decisive. SC Derby’s 26:5 start created a gap that Zadar simply could not overcome.