Vipava Prevails 61-53 Over Champ Academy Kranj in LWB U15
In a competitive LWB U15 contest on 22 November 2025 at OŠ Draga Bajca Vipava, Košarkarski klub Vipava - VIP edged out Champ Academy Kranj - CHA 61-53. The game unfolded as a tight, physical battle that swung in favor of Vipava thanks to timely scoring and control of the boards.
The quarters told the story: a close first quarter ended 17-15, Vipava extended slightly in the second to lead 27-23 at the break, the third remained even at 14-14 (41-37), and a decisive fourth quarter (20-16) put the result beyond reach. Both teams traded momentum, but Vipava’s late composure made the difference.
Klančnik Tinkara earned player of the game honors after a dominant inside performance — 17 points, 12 rebounds (including six offensive rebounds), and 3 assists. She was efficient from deep with two triples and went 7-of-13 from the free-throw line, finishing with an efficiency rating of 15. Her work on the glass and ability to get to the line repeatedly kept Vipava one step ahead when the game tightened.
On the other side, Lombar Polona was the top scorer with 18 points, many of them coming from aggressive trips to the foul line (8-of-16 FTs). Mladenov Allina posted a strong interior game with 13 points and a 10-rebound double-double, while Modrič Tiana added 8 points. Those contributions kept Champ Academy Kranj within striking distance through each quarter.
Other notable contributors included Jež Žana, who provided consistent midrange production and timely baskets, and Pušnar Lara, whose late first-quarter scoring helped swing momentum back. In the closing minutes, Rener Meta knocked down two crucial baskets (at 1:09 and 0:48 remaining) that essentially put the game out of reach and sealed the 61-53 final. Support plays came from Kompara Erin (8 rebounds) and Volk Lana (9 points), both of whom helped sustain Vipava’s inside presence.
Statistically Vipava controlled the glass and the free-throw battle was a recurring theme for both sides. The ability to grab offensive rebounds and convert second-chance opportunities — led by Klančnik Tinkara’s six offensive boards — proved decisive. Champ Academy Kranj answered with persistent attack to the basket and frequent trips to the line from Lombar Polona, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Vipava’s balanced attack.
The result gives Vipava a valuable win in Round 2 of the 2025/26 LWB U15 season and offers plenty of positives to build on: interior toughness, timely shooting from range, and discipline in closing out possessions. Champ Academy Kranj showed resilience and several individual standouts to watch as the season progresses.
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