Adamovska one rebound away from triple-double in season opener
Adamovska played 40 minutes and finished one rebound short of a triple-double; several players produced high index ratings in round one.
Season opener of the "Sparakase Life" First Womenʼs League delivered several standout individual performances, with Sanja Adamovska of Basket Kam narrowly missing a triple-double and posting the highest index rating in round one.
Adamovska played the full 40 minutes against MZT Skopje, scoring 13 points with an efficient 3/4 on three-point attempts, dishing 10 assists and collecting nine rebounds — one short of a triple-double. She also recorded six steals and finished with an index rating of 28, the top mark of the opening round.
Other top performers in the opening round
Zara Stojkovska starred in Gevgelijaʼs victory over Patriot 2016, scoring 27 points (7/9 two-pointers and a perfect 4/4 from the free-throw line). Her box score also included five rebounds, four assists and two steals, producing an index of 27.
On the other side, Ina Rashova led Patriot 2016 with a highly productive outing: in under 27 minutes she totaled 22 points and 22 rebounds, plus one assist and one steal, finishing with an index rating of 27.
Jovana Petrusevska was an important factor in Badel 1862ʼs road win over Tikvesh Gold Eagle in Kavadarci. In just over 33 minutes she posted 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, adding three steals and two blocks for a combined index of 24.
Melisa Donmez completed the first-round five after an encouraging debut in a Vardar uniform. In her first appearance she scored 16 points, hitting four three-pointers on seven attempts, and added 10 rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes and 47 seconds to reach an index of 24.
Those five names rounded out the official First Five of the round: Sanja Adamovska (Basket Kam); Zara Stojkovska (Gevgelija); Ina Rashova (Patriot 2016); Jovana Petrusevska (Badel 1862); Melisa Donmez (Vardar). A second five was also announced, led by Tea Trajkovska and featuring players from Vardar, Kriva Palanka and Gevgelija.
The opening day brought a mix of high scoring, versatile all-around displays and a clear signal that the Sparakase Life First Womenʼs League will offer a competitive race for the seasonʼs top individual honors.
Photo: press material from the event
