Champ Academy Kranj overwhelm Falcons Zagreb in LWB U15 showdown

In a one-sided LWB U15 encounter on 17 January 2026, Champ Academy Kranj - CHA ran out 73-44 winners over Ženski košarkaški klub Falcons Zagreb - FAL. The visitors seized control early and never looked back, turning an explosive first quarter into a commanding victory by the final buzzer.

The quarter-by-quarter tale was revealing: 26-11 in the opening period set the tone, a 12-10 second quarter kept the margin comfortable at halftime (38-21), and although Falcons Zagreb rallied with a 15-12 third quarter, a decisive 23-8 fourth quarter from Champ Academy Kranj closed the gap emphatically and sealed the result.

Lombar Polona was the standout performer, finishing with a game-high 33 points on 13-of-23 shooting (11-of-17 two-pointers, 2-of-6 from distance) and 5-of-9 free throws, adding 4 rebounds and 2 assists for an efficiency of 23. Her scoring came in waves—early triples and a steady inside game—forcing the opposition to chase the game from the outset.

Supporting roles were filled efficiently. Begić Ema chipped in with 16 points and 9 rebounds, including a late third-quarter and a fourth-quarter triple that stretched the lead. Mešić Ajna provided timely contributions off the bench, while Jančič Lučka drilled high-effort plays and finished with 4 points and 8 rebounds. The visiting rotation showed depth and balance, with several players hitting key shots across the match.

For Falcons Zagreb, Perok Tea was the primary offensive option, converting 10-of-22 field-goal attempts on her way to 22 points and pulling down 5 rebounds. Pekeljević Anja dominated the glass with a remarkable 17 rebounds to go with 6 points, giving her team second-chance opportunities even as scoring was hard to come by. Free-throw work from Žitnik Anamarija added a handful of points in the third quarter that helped spark a temporary comeback.

Tactically, Champ Academy Kranj attacked with variety—mixing inside finishes, ball movement and occasional perimeter strikes—while Falcons Zagreb relied heavily on a few primary creators. The final period exposed the difference in bench productivity and shot efficiency; a long run in the fourth quarter removed any doubt and turned a close contest into a clear-cut win.

With the result, Champ Academy Kranj take a statement win in round 3 of the 2025/26 LWB U15 season, while Ženski košarkaški klub Falcons Zagreb will be left to reflect on defensive lapses in the opening and closing stages that proved costly.

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