Kaposvár defeats Szolnok in narrow basketball victory

Kometa-KVGY Kaposvári KK secured a narrow 91–90 victory against NHSZ-Szolnoki Olajbányász in the second round of the NB I/A men's basketball championship. This win marks Kaposvár's first victory in Szolnok in 22 years.

The match was highly competitive, with Kaposvár establishing a significant lead early on, including a 16-point advantage fueled by Ryan Woolridge's performance. However, Szolnok mounted a comeback, eventually tying the game at 70–70 before the final quarter.

In the closing stages, Szolnok's Chevez Goodwin helped build a five-point lead, but Kaposvár remained resilient through scoring from Dre Bullock, Bence Puska, and Anthony Walker. The game was decided in the final seconds, resulting in a one-point margin for the visiting team.