Tikvesh beats Shtip 93-65 in Super League opener
Tikvesh overwhelmed newly promoted Shtip with a 30-6 opening quarter and closed out a 93-65 road win in the Super League.
Tikvesh secured a convincing 93-65 victory at Shtip on October 3, 2026, handing the newly promoted home side a defeat in their Super League debut. The Kavadarci outfit dominated from the outset and never let the match slip away.
Key phases of the game
Tikvesh built an insurmountable cushion in the first quarter, outscoring Shtip 30-6 and opening a 24-point lead that proved decisive. The visitors' fast start set the tone and forced Shtip into an uphill battle for the remainder of the game.
Shtip managed to win only one quarter — after halftime they produced a stronger showing, taking that period 24-18 — but the comeback fell short. Tikvesh regained control in the final ten minutes by raising their intensity and closing out the win comfortably.
Leading the scoring for Tikvesh was Smith with 25 points and 8 assists. For Shtip, Hamilton, Stanford and Aleksandrovski each finished with 13 points.
The result leaves Tikvesh celebrating a dominant road performance, while Shtip will need to tighten up both offensively and defensively as the Super League season continues.
Photo: press material from the event
