Peja was defeated 72:74 (17:16, 10:11, 13:19, 20:14, 12:14) by Sigal Prishtina in overtime, on Wednesday at the “Karagaci” hall, in Peja, whereas the regular time ended with the result 60:60, in round 6 (final) of Group D of Balkan League.
Andrew Warren was the top scorer for the winners with 21 points. Mohamed Abukar had 18 and 8 rebounds while Willie Kemp scored 13 points and dished out 6 assists.
For the home side Ronald Davis was the top scorer with 21 points. Alban Veseli had 19 while Fisnik Rugova played very well and added double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Three players of BC Peja couldn’t play in this game, Nenad Delic and Teo Simovic because of their injuries and Drilon Hajrizi who is suspended.
On Tuesday night, Mornar from Montenegro and Beroe from Bullgaria, qualified from Group C, whereas tonight from Group D have qualified the reigning champion Sigal Prishtina and Kozuv.
It should be noted that Sigal Prishtina concluded the second phase of Balkan League with a 100% record, where they won every single game they played.