Igokea m:tel win the double-overtime thriller against Budućnost VOLI!

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 8, Saturday, 14 November 2026:

IGOKEA M:TEL – Budućnost VOLI 104:100 (19:17, 26:25, 17:20, 20:20, 11:11, 11:7)

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Game recap: Igokea m:tel have pulled off a major success in Round 8 of the AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season, defeating Budućnost VOLI 104:100 after two overtimes in Laktaši. The home side demonstrated tremendous determination and resilience, overcoming one of the leading teams in Group A to claim a dramatic victory. With this win, Igokea m:tel improved their season record to 3:4, while Budućnost VOLI dropped to 5:2, suffering their second defeat of the season.

Key moments: Igokea m:tel started the game strongly, taking a narrow 19:17 lead after the opening quarter. The hosts continued to play with confidence in the second period, extending their advantage to 45:42 by halftime. However, Budućnost VOLI responded after the break, winning the third quarter 20:17 to level the score at 62:62 heading into the final ten minutes. The fourth quarter brought plenty of drama, with both teams exchanging baskets and neither side managing to establish a decisive advantage. Budućnost appeared to be heading towards victory after taking an 82:79 lead, but Lazar Stefanović stepped up for Igokea, hitting a spectacular three-pointer with just three seconds remaining to tie the game at 82:82 and force overtime. The first extra period was equally dramatic. Stefanović continued his impressive performance, giving Igokea a 92:89 lead with another important three-pointer. However, Iverson Molinar kept Budućnost alive, converting two free throws with 12 seconds remaining to level the score at 93:93 and force a second overtime. Igokea finally took control in the second extra period. A three-pointer by Sandro Antunović, followed by important baskets from Roman Penn, helped the hosts establish a 100:95 advantage. Penn then added another crucial three-pointer to extend the lead to 103:98 with just over two minutes remaining. Budućnost managed to reduce the deficit, but Igokea held on to secure a memorable 104:100 victory.

Man of the match: Lazar Stefanović delivered an outstanding all-around performance for Igokea m:tel, finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and an index rating of 20. His clutch three-pointer at the end of regulation kept Igokea alive, while another important long-range shot in the first overtime demonstrated his composure in decisive moments.

Can't trick the stats: Igokea's excellent ball movement proved decisive, as the hosts recorded an impressive 29 assists compared to just 14 for Budućnost VOLI. The home side also dominated from beyond the arc, converting 12 three-pointers compared to Budućnost's 4, while winning the rebounding battle 42:32. Interestingly, Budućnost attempted 42 free throws compared to Igokea's 27, but the hosts' superior perimeter shooting and teamwork ultimately made the difference.