Kärnten Prevails Over ŽKK Orka, 66–56, in LWB U15 Round 2

In a contest that swung between momentum bursts and steady execution, Team Kärnten emerged with a 66–56 victory over ŽKK Orka in the LWB U15 on 22 November 2025 at Sportshalle St. Margarethen. The game unfolded as a study in halves: a dominant second quarter by Kärnten set the foundation, while Orka fought back in spurts without being able to erase the deficit entirely.

The quarter-by-quarter line told the story. Team Kärnten produced 17, 24, 10 and 15 points respectively across the four periods for a 66-point total. ŽKK Orka countered with 16, 12, 17 and 11 for 56 points. The decisive stretch came in the second quarter when Kärnten outscored Orka 24–12 to build a significant cushion heading into the second half, forcing Orka into a comeback mode.

At the heart of Kärnten’s performance was the all-around night from Losonczi Sarolt, who was named Player of the Game after finishing with 12 points and a game-high 13 rebounds (including four offensive boards). Losonczi Sarolt also made two triples and contributed on the defensive glass, compiling an efficiency rating that reflected her influence on both ends.

Offensively, Kärnten received balanced contributions. Liesinger Annika led the scoring for her side with 13 points, adding eight rebounds and timely free throws. Woschank Louisa produced 11 points and eight rebounds, including two late free throws that closed out the scoring. Zarfl Jana chipped in 12 points and was steady inside throughout the second half. Supporting roles from Scharf Sophia (7 points) and Music Hanna (9 points) helped maintain ball movement and scoring diversity.

ŽKK Orka’s attack was spearheaded by Hanzl Kaja, who poured in a team-high 23 points on heavy volume (11/32 field-goal attempts). Despite the scoring outburst, Orka struggled at the line, converting only one of 11 free-throw attempts — a stat that ultimately undermined their rally. Juras Dora added 11 points and tenacious second-chance play, while Bračun Bela and Vržina Marija provided rebounds and mid-game scoring that helped Orka claw back into contention, even forcing a tie in the fourth quarter with a long-range make.

The fourth quarter featured a tense sequence when Vržina Marija hit a three-pointer to knot the game at 52–52. Kärnten answered with composed execution: free throws and a key triple from Losonczi Sarolt pushed the margin back, and a string of high-percentage plays by the Kärnten frontline diminished Orka’s momentum. In the closing minute, Frleta Dita converted a free throw to make it 65–56, but Woschank Louisa sealed the final point at the line with 0:03 remaining.

Ultimately, the result boiled down to Kärnten’s second-quarter superiority, better conversion in the final minutes, and rebounding advantage led by Losonczi Sarolt. Orka’s scoring spark from Hanzl Kaja kept them in the game, but missed free throws and an inability to sustain defensive stops in key stretches proved costly.

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