Strumica 84–69 Pelister — dominant second quarter decides the game
Strumica overturned an early deficit with a 26–9 second quarter and won 84–69 on October 11, 2026.
On October 11, 2026, in the final game of Round 2 of North Macedonia's top basketball division, Strumica defeated Pelister 84–69 to claim their first win of the season; Pelister suffered its first loss.
The visitors from Bitola began stronger and took the opening quarter 21–17, putting early pressure on the home side.
Everything changed in the second quarter: Strumica turned the game around by winning the period 26–9, a swing that proved decisive despite two full quarters remaining.
Turning point
Pelister did threaten later on — with under two minutes left they returned to contention and briefly looked capable of a comeback — but Strumica managed the closing stages well and closed out the victory comfortably.
Leading Strumica scorers were Crawford and Malik with 21 points each, while Pandev added 19. For Pelister, Dimitriev was the most notable performer with 18 points.
The result gives Strumica momentum early in the campaign while Pelister looks to regroup after this setback.
Photo: press material from the event
