Rovinj squeaks past Vipava in tight LWB U15 contest, 54-50
In a game defined by small runs and late free throws, KK Rovinj - Rovigno - ROV edged Košarkarski klub Vipava - VIP 54-50 in the fourth round of the LWB U15 season at OŠ Draga Bajca Vipava. The match unfolded as a low-possession, defensive struggle that tilted in favor of Rovinj thanks to a steady late-quarter response.
Quarter-by-quarter the scoring read: Košarkarski klub Vipava - VIP 14, 11, 12, 13 — total 50; KK Rovinj - Rovigno - ROV 15, 13, 10, 16 — total 54. Rovinj built small advantages in the first half and then survived a spirited Vipava comeback in the final period.
The game’s MVP, Sponza Annamaria, finished with 22 points on 9-of-25 shooting, including 4-of-7 from the line, plus 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Her production provided the backbone of Rovinj’s offense and several timely baskets that forced Vipava to play catch-up.
Vipava’s attack was more balanced. Kompara Erin led her side with 12 points (5-of-12 FG) and chipped in 5 rebounds and a pair of free throws late in the game that kept the outcome in doubt. Volk Lana posted a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds), offering physical presence inside, while Klančnik Tinkara supplied 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and hit a crucial triple in the fourth that narrowed the margin to a few points. Purkat Tina was a force on the boards with 12 rebounds to go with 7 points.
From Rovinj, support scoring came from Tokić Anabela (11 points, including a made three and perfect 4-of-4 at the line in the fourth) and the Rojnić sisters: Rojnić Laura (7 points, 8 rebounds) and Rojnić Maria (7 points, including a third-quarter three that helped stretch the lead). Those contributions were decisive when Vipava mounted its late surge.
The final quarter was the story: Vipava trimmed deficits several times and momentarily looked to seize control after a late triple and a flurry of offensive rebounds, but Rovinj answered with free throws and smart ball control in the closing minutes to preserve a four-point margin. Stat lines underline the contest’s character — a mix of contested twos, limited outside efficiency overall, and decisive moments at the stripe.
For both teams, the contest reinforced defensive identities and highlighted youngsters who can carry more responsibility going forward. Rovinj leaves with the win and the experience of closing out a tight game; Vipava will take lessons about late-game execution and free-throw pressure into the remainder of the campaign.
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