Igokea defeats Parma to end four-game losing streak

Igokea secured a 100:86 victory against Parma from Perm in the first round of the Winline Basketball Cup, ending a four-game losing streak across all competitions.

After trailing 48:49 at halftime, Igokea took control in the third quarter with a 27:17 run, establishing a 75:66 lead. The team's offensive depth was evident as five players finished with double-digit points, led by Petar Kovačević with 19 points, followed by Nate Pierre-Louis (17), Lazar Stefanović (16), Joel Armotrading (13), and Aleksandar Lazić (10).

Coach Nenad Stefanović expressed pride in the team's readiness and defensive effort, noting that the win provides much-needed confidence. Igokea now prepares for an ABA League matchup against Crvena Zvezda in Laktaši, followed by a Winline Basketball Cup away game against Zenit in Saint Petersburg.