5 in a row for Academic Bultex 99

BC Academic Bultex 99 recorded its fifth win in a row in the Balkan League. The Plovdiv team finished 2019 in style after downing KB Peja 85-74 at home. After a close start the hosts did the damage in the second quarter when they moved up by double-digits and controlled the game after. After this result Academic is the only unbeaten team in BIBL with 5-0 record while Peja is with 2-3 so far. The Kosovo side will start 2020 with a game against Ibar at home on January 8th while a day later Academic will visit KB Rahoveci.

Peja not only stayed close to the hosts in the first quarter but led for the most part of it. Academic tied the score with a triple by Perry at the buzzer and thanks to a 10-1 start to the second quarter they pulled away. The visitors managed t close the gap but 8 quick points by Academic made it 13 and it reached 14 at the break. In that first half the hosts had 8 three-pointers compared to just 2 for Peja which contributed a lot for the difference.

10 straight points near the middle of the third quarter brought Peja back to the game as it cut Academic′s lead to 3. The hosts though managed to respond to the challenge and finished the period on a 10-3 run to increas the advantage to 11 before the final ten minutes. In them Peja closed the gap to just 6 points but the hosts responded again and thanks to another run decided the outcome.

At the end of the game it was the three-point and free throw shooting to make the difference. The hosts hit 12 triples compared to 6 for Peja while the visitors missed 9 free throws from 17 attempts which also prevented them from being closer.

Shakr Smith was the top performer for the winners with 18 points and 7 assists as Vasil Bachev had 14 points. Obrad Tomic had a double-double with 10 points and 15 rebounds.

Nigel Johnson had a great debut for the visitors finishing with 26 points. Henrik Sirko came just short of a double-double with 19 and 9 rebounds as Drilon Hajrizi had 13 and 8.

21-04-2024 | 19:05

Happy Passover!

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Final words for Season 2023/24 from Sports Director Shay Shtriks

20-04-2024 | 13:26

Mr. Lubomir Kotleba once again honored the Delasport Balkan League Final 4

20-04-2024 | 12:43

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President of the Cyprus Basketball Federation: PAYBL AEL Limassol participation in Delasport Balkan League shows goal and vision

17-04-2024 | 20:09

Coach Kalia Papadopoulou: Prishtina players' experience decided the final

16-04-2024 | 13:52

Coach Albert Sylejmani: We are excited and proud of the results we have achieved!

16-04-2024 | 10:48

A big thank you from Mr. Shtriks

15-04-2024 | 10:41

Photo gallery from KB Sigal Prishtina - PAYABL EKA AEL

15-04-2024 | 10:32

Photo gallery from Peja – KK Lovcen 1947

14-04-2024 | 22:58

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14-04-2024 | 20:46

Peja with the bronze in Delasport Balkan League

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Watch the match for the 3/4th place and the final from Delasport Balkan League live on Youtube

14-04-2024 | 11:05

Beinish, Jokic and Kuburovic to officiate the big final

13-04-2024 | 11:54

Michalis Mithillos: I feel blessed to be a part of this team

13-04-2024 | 11:49

Kalia Papadopoulou: We had a lot of pressure before the game

13-04-2024 | 00:40

Photo gallery from PAYBL EKA AEL - KB Peja

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Photo gallery from KB Sigal Prishtina vs KK Lovcen 1947

12-04-2024 | 23:02

Limassol crowd ignites PAYBL EKA AEL into the big final

12-04-2024 | 20:38

Third final appearance for Sigal Prishtina after a convincing win against KK Lovcen

12-04-2024 | 07:31

Final 4 pressconference statements

11-04-2024 | 16:31

Delasport Balkan League Final 4 to be broadcasted in four countries

09-04-2024 | 11:36

All set for the Final 4

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Darrel Davies and Adong Makuoi share thoughts on Delasport Balkan League

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Officiating crew announced for Final 4

05-04-2024 | 23:39

Amazing regular season finale in Prishtine

05-04-2024 | 00:06

Final showdown: Big day for Kosovo teams in Delasport Balkan League

26-03-2024 | 14:09

PAYABL AEL Limassol president: It is a great honor but also a significant responsibility to organize the F4 in Limassol

26-03-2024 | 09:36

Final 4 2024 to be hosted by PAYBL AEL Limassol

26-03-2024 | 00:45

Tyrn Flowers: We played really hard