Team Kärnten Pulls Away Late to Defeat ŽKK Orka in LWB U13 Round 3
What began as a tight contest at Športna dvorana Polaj Trbovlje turned into a second-half statement by Team Kärnten, who closed with a 64-43 victory over ŽKK Orka in the LWB U13 competition. After an early exchange of baskets, the game stayed close through halftime, but Kärnten opened up a decisive margin in the third and blew the game open with a dominant fourth quarter.
The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, ending 13-11, with ŽKK Orka answering quickly to take the early edge. The momentum shifted in the second quarter when Team Kärnten outscored their opponents 14-9 to take a 25-22 lead into the break. The third quarter saw Kärnten extend that advantage to 43-36 before an authoritative 21-7 final period put the result beyond doubt.
ŽKK Orka had an offensive powerhouse in Vučković Mila, who poured in 28 points and hauled down 14 rebounds. She carried much of her team’s scoring load throughout the night, staying aggressive to keep Orka within reach even as the opposition tightened its defense. Orka’s contribution also included gritty boards and occasional second-chance points from players like Novosel Ljubica and Relja Sara.
Team Kärnten’s attack was more balanced and efficient when it mattered. Zarfl Marie chipped in 19 points and 11 rebounds, frequently converting in the paint and finishing off several key sequences in the second half. The physical presence of Kern Rosa (8 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists) and the tenacity of Lena Scharf (12 points, 12 rebounds) helped tilt possession and tempo in Kärnten’s favor, especially on the offensive glass.
One of the game’s defining performances came from Aichwalder Theresa, who was named player of the game after an exceptional showing on the boards: 14 rebounds (12 offensive) and a perfect 4-of-4 from the field for 8 points, finishing with an efficiency rating that led the match. Her offensive rebounding and put-back scoring late in the contest helped seal the win and squelch any Orka comeback attempts.
Statistically the contest underlined the narrative: Kärnten dominated the paint and the glass in the decisive moments, translating rebounds into second-chance opportunities and a steady flow of points. Orka’s reliance on a single high-volume scorer left them vulnerable to double-teams and defensive adjustments that paid off for Kärnten in the closing minutes.
For ŽKK Orka there were bright spots to build on, notably Vučković Mila’s scoring and rebounding effort, and the occasional interior contributions from teammates. For Team Kärnten the game offered a template of balanced scoring, board control and timely executions — a combination that earned them a convincing road result in Round 3 of the season.
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