Studio Zagreb Stuns Sibenik to Claim Group A Top Spot

Studio Zagreb snapped a four-game losing streak against Sibenik in the Croatian Championship, winning 75-61 to end a drought lasting over a year and eight months. With this statement win, Studio Zagreb moved to the top of Group A with a 3-1 record, while handing Sibenik their first defeat of the season in any competition.

2026-27 WABA League

Group A

Wednesday, October 28

Studio Zagreb-Sibenik 76-61 (23-15, 24-15, 13-18, 15-13)   FULL STATS   FULL GAME VIDEO   GALLERY

Studio Zagreb controlled the game from the opening tip-off. Back-to-back three-pointers from Blaza Ceh and Enya Saoirse Maguire sparked an immediate 8-0 run. While Sibenik briefly closed the gap to a single possession (13-11), Zagreb dominated the 8th to 14th minutes, blowing the lead open with a 23-8 run to make it 36-19. The hosts built their biggest lead of the night in the 19th minute, stretching the margin to 21 points, 47-26.

Sibenik mounted a late comeback attempt, cutting the deficit to single digits (66-59) with four minutes remaining. However, Blaza Ceh and Marta Ostojic stepped up under pressure, combining for seven consecutive points to shut the door on the visitors completely.

Blaza Ceh led the way, scoring 22 points (8-15 FG), 7 assists, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in 38 minutes. Marta Ostojic added 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Franka Cuklin provided a massive spark off the bench, scoring 13 points on an efficient 5-of-6 shooting inside the arc.

For Sibenik, two players carried the scoring load, but the rest of the roster didn’t provide enough support. Ivana Ujevic played all 40 minutes, led her team with 19 points and grabbed 5 rebounds, and Taylor Golembiewski matched her with 19 points and 7 rebounds, though she struggled from deep, shooting 3-of-11 from three-point range.

Marta Ostojic, Studio Zagreb:

Ivana Ujevic, Sibenik: