WABA U17: Buducnost Trebjesa Shows Two Faces in Another Sofia Comeback

Day 2 of WABA U17 2026-27 Week 3 in Sofia served up two completely different storylines, highlighted by another dramatic turnaround and a wire-to-wire masterclass.

Buducnost Trebjesa showed a completely different face than on Thursday, when they squandered a 13-point lead in a loss; this time, they erased a 13-point deficit to stun Septemvri 97 (63-51).

Meanwhile, Champion 2006 left no room for drama, dominating from start to finish in a commanding 83-57 victory over Konjic.

2026-27 WABA U17 League – Week 3

Thursday, November 12

Group B

Sofia (Triadica)

Septemvri 97-Buducnost Trebjesa 51-63 (27-14, 10-18, 6-14, 8-17)   FULL STATS   FULL GAME VIDEO

In Sofia for the third straight game, spectators witnessed a massive second-half turnaround as Buducnost Trebjesa overcame a 13-point deficit to defeat Septemvri 97, 63-51.

The Bulgarian hosts came out firing, opening the contest with an 8-0 run. Septemvri 97 quickly replicated that scoring spree to take a 23-12 lead. Their dominance continued into the early second quarter, reaching a game-high 13-point lead at 29-16 in the 12th minute.

However, trouble began brewing for Septemvri 97 late in the first half. Budućnost Trebjesa found their rhythm and chipped away at the deficit, cutting the hosts’ lead down to 37-32 heading into the locker room.

The momentum shifted entirely after halftime. The Montenegrin side stormed out of the break with a dominant 14-0 run over the first five minutes of the third quarter, seizing their first lead of the game—an advantage they would never relinquish.

Septemvri 97 refused to go down easily, pulling within a single possession at just two points behind on several occasions. The last of those pushes came with four minutes remaining on the clock (51-53), and it became the final points the home team would score.

Down the stretch, Vasilisa Miljanic took over, pouring in 7 straight points, while Vladana Guzina drained a dagger three-pointer. Budućnost Trebjesa closed out the matchup on a decisive 10-0 run to seal the 12-point victory.

Vasilisa Miljanic led all scorers with 19 points (shooting an impressive 9-of-12 from the two-point range), along with 5 rebounds and 4 steals. Mina Gazivoda added 13 points and 9 rebounds, while Anja Pinter dominated the glass with 11 rebounds and 5 points.

Daria Tsvetkova paced the Bulgarian squad with 16 points and 9 rebounds, followed by Lea Milanova, who finished with 12 points.

Champion 2006-Konjic 83-57 (24-14, 23-15, 20-17, 16-11)   FULL STATS    FULL GAME VIDEO

Champion 2006 delivered a dominant performance from start to finish, cruising past Konjic with a convincing 83-57 victory. Aside from the opening baskets that briefly tied the score at 2-2, the hosts stayed firmly in control throughout.

Champion 2006 wasted little time asserting their authority in the first quarter. After a decisive 14-3 run, the Bulgarian side quickly built a double-digit lead to 20-8.

Konjic refused to fold early, mounting a push that trimmed the deficit to just six points. However, Inna Makova swiftly extinguished any hopes of a comeback. In less than a minute and a half, Makova drained three consecutive three-pointers, catapulting Champion 2006 to a comfortable 42-24 advantage.

After halftime, the script stayed the same as the hosts maintained a steady 20-point margin. With the outcome well in hand, both coaching staffs used the opportunity to rotate their benches heavily, giving every player on their respective rosters valuable playing time.

Karmen Georgieva paced a balanced scoring attack for Champion 2006 with 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Inna Makova added 16 points (including 4 three-pointers) and 8 rebounds, while Maria Kirilova (11 points) and Monika Dyozova (10 points) also reached double figures. Ema Apostolova anchored the glass with a team-high 10 rebounds, along with 6 points and 5 assists.

Ajsa Halilovic carried the offensive load for the visitors, leading all scorers with 21 points and 8 rebounds. Lejla Mujala and Tajra Muslic added 9 points apiece.