The round 6 derby of Group B of the Sigal Uniqa Balkan League, that took place on Tuesday night at the “Karagaci” hall, in Peja, ended with Peja’s victory 83:70.
The yellows continue to remain undefeated before its fans and not only in the Balkan League, but also in domestic competitions.
Peja has a record of 4 wins and 1 loss in BIBL and remains top of the group with 9 points followed by Teodo with 7 points, Bashkimi with 7 points and Levski 2014 and Lovcen Basket with 5 points each.
Peja defeated Bashkimi thanks to a great third quarter. It was an even first quarter with both teams exchanging points and leads. At the end of it Peja led by 2 but the second started with 9-0 run for Bashkimi and the visitors pulled away. Shortly after the middle of it they advantage went to 8 points and they stayed in front until the break which came with 4 points difference.
Drilon Hajrizi had another great all around performance and finished with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals for the winners.Kevin Burwell added 16 points and 4 assists as Samuel Muldrow had 14 points. Theron Bussey had 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for the visitors while Marcel Jones had 16 points and 8 rebounds.
Peja-Bashkimi 83:70 (19:17, 18:24, 27:12, 19:17)
"Karagaçi" hall, Peja.
Spectators: 2.000.
Referees: A. Milojeviq, Z. Mitrovski, A. Ferevski.
Peja: Veseli 10, Hajrizi 18, S. Zekiqi 1, Muldrow 14, Burëell 16, F. Rugova 6, Grapci 6, Hajdari, Davis 12, Kovaçi, B. Zekiqi, Mekaj.
Bashkimi: Bussey 20, Waller 9, G. Rugova 11, Shima 6, Jones 16, Tahiri, Tolaj, Shehu, Biraj 2, Balluku, Abu 6.
Group B
Peja-Bashkimi 83:70
Teodo-Lovcen Basket 81:63
Score table
1. Peja 5 4 1 9
2. Teodo 4 3 1 7
3. Bashkimi 5 2 4 7
4. Levski 2014 3 2 1 5
5. Lovcen Basket 5 0 5 5