Celje Unleashes Decisive Scoring Runs to Crush Tresnjevka 2009

27 Sep 2026

Cinkarna Celje delivered a powerful performance on the road, defeating Tresnjevka 2009 89-50. Head coach Damir Grgic’s squad executed better on both ends of the floor, capitalizing on efficient shooting and dominant rebounding to seal a comfortable win.

Tresnjevka 2009 opened the game competitively and held a slim 12-11 lead in the first quarter. However, Cinkarna Celje quickly shifted gears. The Slovenian champions seized control of the rhythm by launching an unanswered 13-0 run immediately after trailing, swinging the momentum in their favor before the opening period ended.

Celje maintained their defensive intensity and structural discipline throughout the game, but the definitive blow came late in the second half. Between the 29th and 35th minutes, the visitors orchestrated an even more impressive 15-0 scoring streak. This offensive surge extended their advantage to a game-high 40 points at 79-39, completely extinguishing any hopes of a comeback for the Croatian side.

Statistical superiority was evident across all categories. Celje shot an excellent 62% from the two-point range (25/40) and outrebounded their opponents 41-35. Raneem Elgedawy anchored the paint for the winning side, recording a dominant double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds for a game-high efficiency rating of 33. She received strong offensive support from Iva Slonjsak, who added 17 points, Zorana Radonjic with 15 points, and Jana Guska, who contributed 13 points off the bench.

For Tresnjevka 2009, Tetiana Tkachenko fought hard to lead the team with 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Lea Marsic, Karolina Skare, and Nina Novak each chipped in 9 points. Turnovers proved costly for the hosts, as Celje’s aggressive defense forced 22 turnovers and converted them into 14 steals, ensuring a smooth path to their 89-50 triumph.

Tresnjevka 2009-Cinkarna Celje 50-89 (16-26, 12-25, 11-16, 11-22) FULL STATS FULL GAME VIDEO GALLERY

Dean Nemec, Head Coach of Tresnjevka 2009: