# Stoiximan GBL 35th season begins with 14 teams

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-basketball-league-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-10-02T11:15:18.000Z. Sources: 64. Developments: 2.

The opening round of the 35th Stoiximan Greek Basketball League (GBL) season has concluded with several dominant performances and notable upsets. Panathinaikos secured a significant 103-74 victory over the newly introduced Vikos Falcons, led by Matias Lesor’s 19 points. Olympiacos also earned a win, overcoming an early deficit to defeat Iraklis 78-68, with Sasha Vezenkov contributing 14 points.

Major clubs have maintained early momentum, including AEK with a 91-70 win against Marousi and PAOK with a narrow 88-85 victory over Mykonos. Peristeri also recorded a comeback win, defeating Promitheas 94-88. However, the round was marked by a significant upset as Karditsa defeated Aris 74-68. Following the loss, Aris coach Vassilis Spanoulis offered sharp criticism regarding his team’s performance and errors.

Beyond the men’s top division, AEK’s U19 team maintained a perfect start with a 4-0 win against Kalamata in the Super League Cup, while the PAOK women’s team is preparing for a derby against Panathinaikos in the WBL 1.

## Claims

- Panathinaikos defeated Vikos Ioanninon with a score of 103-74. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Matthias Lessort was the top scorer for Panathinaikos with 19 points. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The match was played behind closed doors at the Telekom Center Athens due to a penalty. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Karditsa defeated Aris 74-68 in the first round of the Greek Basketball League. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Javier Francis recorded 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 blocks for Karditsa. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl scored 25 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for Aris. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The game was played at the Giannis Bourousis indoor arena. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Jordan McRae scored 17 points for Karditsa. (single source)
- Aris committed a total of 21 turnovers during the match. (single source)
- Aris shot 5 out of 22 from the three-point line. (single source)
- Nikos Gikas recorded 9 assists for Karditsa. (single source)
- Panathinaikos is required to play three additional home games without spectators. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Greek Basketball League opens with major wins and upsets

The Greek Basketball League (GBL) season opened with dominant wins for Panathinaikos and Olympiacos, while Karditsa pulled off a major upset against Aris.

64 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stoiximan-gbl-prepares-for-new-season-with-roster-shifts

### 2026-09-26: Vikos Falcons defeat Promitheas in second preseason friendly win

The Vikos Falcons defeated Promitheas for the second time in a preseason friendly, led by 18 points from Justice, ahead of their GBL opener against Panathinaikos.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vikos-falcons-defeat-promitheas-in-second-preseason-friendly-win

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