Vipava nips Radost Čakovec 43-38 in a seesaw U15 encounter
In a hard-fought LWB U15 round 3 clash at OŠ Ivanovec on 2026-01-31, Košarkarski klub Vipava edged ŽKK Radost Čakovec 43-38 in a game defined by momentum swings and late execution. Vipava carried an early advantage, Radost answered with a furious third-quarter push, but the visitors closed the game with timely baskets down the stretch.
The scoreboard told the story of changing fortunes: 11-6 after the opening quarter in favor of Vipava, a 24-12 half-time margin as Vipava extended the lead, then a Radost surge in the third (18-9) that cut the deficit to 33-30 going into the finale. The final period remained tight, but Vipava converted the critical plays when they mattered to secure the five-point win.
Offensively Vipava received balanced contributions. Purkat Tina finished as the game’s leading scorer with 11 points, adding five rebounds and several decisive baskets in the final minute to put the result beyond doubt. Klančnik Tinkara supplied 9 points and three assists, including a late triple and a go-ahead two that kept Vipava in control. Mohorič Živa (6 points) proved efficient from deep, hitting two triples that helped build the first-half cushion.
Radost’s comeback was powered by an energetic third quarter and strong interior work. Hudin Lena led the team with 11 points, and Perčić Dora dominated the boards with 15 rebounds while chipping in 5 points—an effort that kept Radost within striking distance. Kovačić Lena added 8 points and did much of the scoring repair in the second half.
The play-by-play showed key moments: Vipava’s early scoring runs established control in periods one and two, Radost answered with a barrage in period three that featured consecutive baskets and trips to the free-throw line to close the gap, and the fourth quarter boiled down to composure—Vipava converting crucial free throws and two-point attempts in the final minute while Radost’s late offense came up a few plays short.
Stat lines underline the competitive balance. Vipava’s scoring was shared and timely, while Radost owned the glass at times and reduced turnovers, but could not convert enough opportunities late. Individual hustle and rebounding, particularly from Perčić Dora, gave Radost a route back into the game, yet Vipava’s late execution by Purkat Tina and Klančnik Tinkara made the difference.
Ultimately this was a compact, tactical youth contest where small margins decided the outcome—a useful growth experience for both squads as the 2025/26 season progresses.
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