Arin Freeman posts triple-double in Badel 1862 debut

Arin Freeman made a striking entrance for Badel 1862 on October 26, 2026, delivering a triple-double in her first game of the Sparkasse Life First Women’s League season. The American forward dominated the glass and the stat sheet, finishing the contest with 14 rebounds and 10 assists while also contributing significant scoring minutes for her new club.

Early-season rankings after round two

After the completion of the second round of the Sparkasse Life First Women’s League (reported 26.10.2026, 12:30), Tania Gordon of Kriva Palanka leads the scoring charts with an average of 31.0 points per game (62 points in 2 games). Close behind is Marija Nikolov of Badel 1862 with 25.0 ppg, followed by Shekina Rachel (MZT Skopje Aerodrom) at 20.0 and Zara Stojkovska (Gevgelija) at 19.5. Sanja Adamovska of Basket Kam rounds out the top five scorers with 19.0 ppg.

Freeman also sits atop the rebounds list after one appearance, averaging 14.0 rebounds from a single game. Ina Rashova (Patriot 2016) and Shekina Rachel share second place with 13.5 rebounds per game each.

On playmaking, Freeman leads the assists rankings with 10 assists in her lone outing (10.0 per game). Sanja Adamovska follows with 9.0 apg. In turnover figures, Ljiljana Gjorgjieva (Probasket) has the highest average with 7.0 turnovers per game.

Other statistical leaders include Sara Maksimovska (Basket Kam) with 5.0 steals per game and Ana Marija Dimitrovski (Vardar) with 2.0 blocks from her single appearance. Freeman also logged the most minutes in a single game so far, playing the full 40:00 for Badel 1862.

The shooting-percentage categories show Ina Rashova leading free-throw accuracy at 84.6 percent, Katerina Pop-Dimitrovska (Basket Kam) as the most efficient on two-point attempts with 63.6 percent, and Jana Pislevska (Vardar) atop the three-point list with 83.3 percent (on one game). Sanja Adamovska leads overall field-goal percentage at 70.0 percent.

Key top-five tables after round two (games played, totals and averages):

• Points — 1. Tania Gordon (Kriva Palanka) 2 gp, 62 pts, 31.0; 2. Marija Nikolov (Badel 1862) 2 gp, 50 pts, 25.0; 3. Shekina Rachel (MZT Skopje A) 2 gp, 40 pts, 20.0; 4. Zara Stojkovska (Gevgelija) 2 gp, 39 pts, 19.5; 5. Sanja Adamovska (Basket Kam) 2 gp, 38 pts, 19.0.
• Rebounds — 1. Arin Freeman (Badel 1862) 1 gp, 14 rb, 14.0; 2. Ina Rashova (Patriot 2016) 2 gp, 27 rb, 13.5; 3. Shekina Rachel (MZT Skopje A) 2 gp, 27 rb, 13.5; 4. Dusica Miceva (Probasket) 2 gp, 25 rb, 12.5; 5. Tania Gordon (Kriva Palanka) 2 gp, 24 rb, 12.0.
• Assists — 1. Arin Freeman (Badel 1862) 1 gp, 10 ast, 10.0; 1. Sanja Adamovska (Basket Kam) 2 gp, 18 ast, 9.0; 3. Elena Tasevska (Vardar) 2 gp, 14 ast, 7.0; 4. Marija Miteva (Basket Kam) 2 gp, 10 ast, 5.0; 5. Ana Angelovska (Patriot 2016) 2 gp, 9 ast, 4.5.

The early rounds have already produced standout individual performances and set the tone for a competitive season; Freeman’s debut for Badel 1862 will be watched closely as teams adjust to new rosters and roles.

Photo: press material from the event