Champ Academy Kranj edge EcoNet Varaždin 80–72 in gripping LWB U15 encounter
In a game that swung back and forth before a decisive fourth-quarter surge, Champ Academy Kranj secured an 80–72 victory over EcoNet Varaždin in the LWB U15 season opener at OŠ Draga Bajca Vipava on 22 November 2025.
The contest opened with EcoNet Varaždin seizing an early advantage through the scoring punch of Budimir Dora, who finished with 27 points. Varaždin carried that momentum into the first period and led 22–16, but Champ Academy answered in the second quarter with a disciplined offensive effort to turn the half-level score into a 41–40 edge.
Two players stood out for the winners. Lombar Polona poured in a game-high 27 points, hitting several timely triples and free throws to keep her team plugged into the contest. Complementing her scoring was a dominant interior performance from Mladenov Allina, who collected an astonishing 21 rebounds to go with 17 points (game efficiency 21) and was named player of the game for her control of the glass and second-chance production.
EcoNet Varaždin received strong contributions from beyond the arc and the foul line: Budimir Dora carried a heavy offensive load (12/40 FGs) and Pavičić Klara added 18 points, while Posavec Korina posted 13 rebounds and converted 6 of 12 free throws. Despite those efforts, Varaždin’s scoring droughts and inefficient shooting in stretches opened the door for a Champ Academy fourth-quarter run.
The fourth quarter proved decisive. Champ Academy outscored their opponents 25–17 in the period, sparked by clutch shots from Lombar Polona and timely triples from Begić Ema, who helped swing the scoreboard in her team’s favor. Late free throws from Mladenov Allina steadied the lead, and although Pevec Una Beata hit a late triple to cut the deficit, the margin was already too large to overcome.
Statistically the game was notable for the rebounding margin and extreme usage by key scorers: Mladenov Allina’s 21 rebounds underpinned Champ Academy’s control of second-chance points, while Budimir Dora’s 27 points came on a high volume of attempts. Champ Academy’s more balanced late-game defense and clutch shooting proved the difference.
Final score: Champ Academy Kranj 80, EcoNet Varaždin 72. This post is generated by AI.
