Shtip lose 77–85 to Kozhuv, third defeat in a row
Home side led by one at halftime but Kozhuv pulled away with a dominant third quarter that decided the game.
Shtip remain without a victory in their debut Macedonian Superleague season after suffering a 77:85 home defeat to Kozhuv from Gevgelija on October 17, 2026. The loss was Shtip's third straight at the start of the campaign following earlier defeats to Tikvesh and Kumanovo.
The match was tight in the first half and Shtip went into the interval holding a one-point lead. However, the visiting side took control after the break.
Decisive third quarter
Kozhuv dominated the third period, which finished 17:26 (Shtip 17, Kozhuv 26), and that swing proved decisive for the final outcome. Shtip tried to respond in the fourth quarter but could not overturn the deficit.
Bojchev led Kozhuv with 31 points, while Hamilton was the top scorer for Shtip with 22.
The result leaves Shtip still seeking their first win as the Superleague season continues.
Photo: GKK Shtip 1933 (FB)
