Gevgelija win on First League debut, 80–55 vs Patriot 2016
Newly promoted Gevgelija dominated from the first quarter and closed out an 80:55 home victory over Patriot 2016.
Gevgelija opened the 2026/27 Šparkase Lajf Women’s First League season with a convincing home win, defeating Patriot 2016 80:55 on 19.10.2026 at 12:45.
Gevgelija set the tone early, taking the first quarter 17:11 and carrying a nine-point lead into halftime (33:24). They controlled the second half as well, gradually extending their advantage and closing out a deserved victory in their first match at this level.
Four Gevgelija players finished with double-digit scoring: Stojkovska led the winners with 27 points, Aleksovska added 14 points and 12 rebounds, Delovska contributed 13 points, and Džangarovska had 11.
From the visiting Patriot 2016 side (Delchevo), Rashova produced an impressive individual line with 22 points and 22 rebounds. A. Stojmenovska scored 14 points and I. Stojmenovska finished with 10.
Other first-round results
Badel 1862 justified their favourite tag on the road in Kavadarci with a 70:44 victory over ProBasket.
Basket Kam claimed an away win at MZT Skopje Aerodrom, 58:41, building their success primarily on aggressive defense that limited the hosts to 41 points.
Full results, 1st round:
Vardar – Kriva Palanka 82:70
Gevgelija – Patriot 2016 80:55
ProBasket – Badel 1862 44:70
MZT Skopje Aerodrom – Basket Kam 41:58
Next round (24.10):
Kriva Palanka – Badel 1862
Vardar – Gevgelija
Basket Kam – ProBasket
Patriot 2016 – MZT Skopje Aerodrom
Report by Marija Kovaceva
Photo: KFSM
