Champ Academy Kranj steamrolls Team Kärnten in LWB U13 contest
On 29 November 2025 at Sportshalle St. Margarethen, in a Round 2 match of the LWB U13 season, Champ Academy Kranj delivered a statement win, beating Team Kärnten 82–22. The result underlined a wide gap in execution on both ends of the floor and left little doubt about which side dictated the tempo from the opening whistle.
The game was effectively decided early. Champ Academy Kranj opened with a 26–2 first quarter and extended that dominance with a 20–2 second quarter, allowing them to build a decisive lead before the interval. Team Kärnten produced a more respectable third quarter (12 points) but could not overturn the deficit, and Champ Academy Kranj closed out the fourth to finish with a comfortable margin.
At the center of the victory was Perković Karadža Ariana, who was named player of the game after a powerful all-around showing: 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting (including 1-of-1 from three), 9 rebounds and a perfect 2-of-2 at the free-throw line, finishing with an efficiency mark of 19. Her scoring bursts came throughout the contest and she converted in the paint and from distance when needed.
Supporting contributions came from several teammates. Cekić Maša added 13 points on 6-of-10 shooting with 6 rebounds and played a steady inside game. Stojnić Nataša scored 12 points on an efficient 6-of-8 from the field, while Gazinkovski Anja (7 points) and Ristić Fenja (7 points, including a three) provided timely perimeter scoring. Marković Mila chipped in with 6 points and a team-high six rebounds, helping Champ Academy Kranj control the glass at crucial moments.
For Team Kärnten, offensive struggles were apparent across the box score. Hassler Sophia led the scoring with 6 points but was a focal point of the defense and ended with 10 rebounds; Troedsson Sophia also scored 6. The visitors' pressure and efficient shot selection limited clear scoring opportunities for Kärnten, who managed only sporadic success from the field and at the line.
Tactically, Champ Academy Kranj attacked early and often, mixing drives to the rim with quick kick-outs that created open looks. Their rebounding — both offensive and defensive — produced second-chance points and stymied Kärnten’s attempts to generate momentum. Defensively, disciplined rotations and contesting shots kept Kärnten’s efficiency low for much of the night.
The lopsided score will be a confidence booster for Champ Academy Kranj as the season progresses; for Team Kärnten it is a clear prompt to regroup and tighten execution on offense while shoring up defensive communication.
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