Felix Zasavje surge in final quarter hands decisive win over ŽKK Orka
In a LWB U15 fixture played on 22 November 2025 at Sportshalle St. Margarethen, Felix Zasavje turned a tense contest into a comfortable victory, finishing 72–52. The game was a study in momentum swings: tight early quarters gave way to a one-sided closing period that decided the outcome.
The match opened as a chess match, with neither side able to pull away. After a 14–12 first quarter the teams traded blows through the second, and the scoreboard read 33–32 at the break. ŽKK Orka pushed in the third period to lead 47–42 heading into the fourth, but everything changed in the final ten minutes. Felix Zasavje produced a 30–5 burst to erase the deficit and build an insurmountable advantage.
Standouts for the winners included Vodušek Iva, who was named player of the game after a 16-point, 9-rebound, 3-assist performance that combined scoring touch with rebounding and late free-throw composure. Zagorc Anaja carried a heavy offensive load, finishing with 22 points on high usage, while Leskovšek Neja (9 points on 80% shooting) and Škalički Lina (11 points) supplied efficient scoring. Interior work and hustle from Mirnik Lara (7 points, 8 rebounds) also helped fuel the decisive run. For ŽKK Orka, Vržina Marija (14 points) and Juras Dora (12 points, 6 rebounds) were the primary contributors as their side battled back in the middle periods, with Hanzl Kaja adding 8.
Tactically, the fourth-quarter swing was built on tighter defense and cleaner execution on offense. Felix Zasavje ramped up defensive pressure, limited second-chance opportunities and turned stops into quick scores. A string of timely free throws and converted two-point looks erased a one-possession deficit and opened the floodgates; the visitors were unable to respond to the intensity and balance displayed by the winners. Bench contributions and late-game composure—illustrated by a closing basket from Goronja Aleksis—sealed the result.
The final margin underlines how quickly momentum can flip in youth basketball: a close, competitive game through three quarters turned into a clear statement of depth and discipline in the final period. Both teams will take lessons from the contest as the LWB U15 season progresses.
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