Rilski Sportist loses to Studio Zagreb in Adriatic League

Rilski Sportist suffered their fourth consecutive loss in the Adriatic League women's basketball tournament, falling 80-82 to Studio Zagreb in Croatia. The defeat follows a recent loss to Šibenik.

Despite trailing early, Rilski Sportist improved their defense and led by seven points at halftime. The game remained highly competitive, with neither team leading by more than eight points at any stage. Although the Bulgarian side managed to tie the score at 80-80 with one minute remaining, Studio Zagreb secured the win through an offensive rebound and put-back with only three seconds left on the clock.

Denitsa Manolova led Rilski Sportist with 21 points and 6 rebounds, while Mari Kenembeni contributed 17 points and 6 rebounds. For Studio Zagreb, Dora Čipčić scored 27 points. Studio Zagreb now leads Group A with a 2-1 record.