Partizan 1953 Starts with Stunning 24-0 Lead to Demolish Beroe

Partizan 1953 put on a masterclass, controlling the game from the opening tip-off to secure a commanding 99-53 win over Beroe. The hosts left no doubt early on, as all five starters found the back of the net within the first three minutes. This explosive start fueled an unbelievable 24-0 opening run.

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Partizan 1953-Beroe 99-53 (28-4, 24-21, 25-13, 22-15)   FULL STATS   FULL GAME VIDEO   GALLERY

Beroe suffered a massive offensive blackout, failing to score their first field goal until Aleksandra Katanic finally broke the drought with 7:33 elapsed in the first quarter.

Beroe’s offensive struggles continued with two more major lapses during the game. Partizan 1953 capitalized quickly; between the 15th and 18th minutes, the home side orchestrated a ruthless 15-1 scoring surge to stretch their lead to 35-17. They put the game out of reach near the end of the third quarter, rattling off 15 unanswered points to take a staggering 50-18 lead. Partizan 1953 head coach Milan Milanovic managed his rotation perfectly, using all 10 players who stepped onto the court. The bench mob proved lethal, combining for 38 points to maintain the game’s high intensity.

Every Partizan 1953 player made a significant impact, led by Jessenia Lawson, who combined for 20 points and 10 rebounds. Izabel Varejão scored 17 points, while Dragana Gobeljic caught fire from beyond the arc, adding 16 points and 6 assists. Jessica Timmons led the reserve unit’s offense with 15 points and 6 rebounds; Ana Peric was reliable off the bench with 12 points and 6 rebounds, and Sanja Mandic orchestrated the offense with 9 assists and 7 points. Sara Vasiljevic also put pressure on the defense by handing out 9 assists to go along with 4 points and 5 rebounds.

For Beroe, Aleksandra Katanic fought valiantly through 38 minutes to lead her team with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Breon Gunnels played nearly the entire game to mirror her teammate with a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Milan Milanovic, Head Coach of Partizan 1953: