WABA U17: Double-Digit Comebacks for Both Sofia Hosts

What a dramatic opening day at the WABA U17 2026/27 Week 3 tournament in Sofia! Both host teams. Septemvri 97 and Champion 2006, rallied from double-digit deficits to defeat Konjic and Buducnost Trebjesa.

 

2026-27 WABA U17 League – Week 3

Thursday, November 12

Group B

Sofia (Triadica)

Septemvri 97-Konjic 66-53 (12-19, 14-11, 23-10, 17-13)   FULL STATS   FULL GAME VIDEO

In a game of dramatic momentum swings, host team Septemvri 97 erased a 12-point deficit to beat Konjic 66-53.

The first half was played in distinct waves. Konjic was the first to strike, using an 8-0 run to take an early 17-8 lead. Septemvri 97 fought back and cut the deficit to just two points, only for the visitors to respond with a dominant 11-1 run. That surge gave Konjic their largest lead of the game, 30-18, in the 17th minute.

Septemvri 97 opened the second half with renewed energy, quickly closing the gap to 29-30. However, Konjic answered once again with seven consecutive points to regain control. That proved to be the visitors’ final push, as Lea Milanova took over the game. Milanova sparked the comeback with eight straight points of her own, igniting a massive 20-2 Septemvri 97 run over five minutes. Fueled by three technical fouls called on Konjic during that stretch, the hosts turned the game completely upside down and entered the final quarter with a 49-39 lead.

In the fourth quarter, Konjic struggled at the free-throw line—finishing the game at just 45% (10-22)—and failed to cut the deficit below seven points as Septemvri 97 calmly closed out the win.

Lea Milanova led all scorers with a game-high 26 points (including five three-pointers). Aneliya Yordanova added 12 points and 8 assists, while Natali Dimitrova chipped in 10 points and 6 rebounds. Daria Tsvetkova dominated on the glass, pulling down 16 rebounds (10 offensive) alongside 9 points. Magdalena Vladimirova also grabbed 12 rebounds to help Septemvri 97 win the rebounding battle 54-44.

Esma Alijagic paced the Bosnian side with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Ajsa Halilovic contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals.

 

Champion 2006 – Budućnost Trebjesa 66-58 (12-21, 17-13, 16-13, 21-11)    FULL STATS  FULL GAME VIDEO

Like the opening game of the day, the second matchup at Triadica Hall was decided by a dramatic second-half comeback. Host team Champion 2006 erased an early 13-point deficit to defeat Budućnost Trebjesa 66-58.

Champion 2006 opened the game with two made free throws, but then went through a scoring drought lasting over six minutes. Budućnost Trebjesa capitalized immediately, stringing together 13 unanswered points to extend their advantage to 17-4, the largest lead of the game.

The Montenegrin side maintained control for most of the game, holding the lead until midway through the fourth quarter. That is when Inna Makova completely took over. With Champion 2006 trailing 49-53, Makova erupted for her team’s next 12 consecutive points over four minutes, sparking a decisive surge that put the hosts up by double digits at 64-54 entering the final two minutes of play. Despite being heavily outrebounded 53-37, Champion 2006 forced 20 turnovers and capitalized on Buducnost’s struggles at the free-throw line (13/26, 50%) to seal the victory.

Inna Makova led the way with a game-high 20 points (4-10 from three) and 2 steals. Karmen Georgieva added 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals, while Monika Dyozova contributed 9 points off the bench. Aleksandra Petkova grabbed a team-high 9 rebounds, and Vyara Vassileva dished out 6 assists alongside 5 rebounds.

Marija Vujovic delivered a massive double-double performance for Buducnost Trebjesa with 15 points, 16 rebounds (9 offensive), and 4 assists. Vladana Guzina also scored 15 points and grabbed 5 rebounds; Lola Rackovic added 10 points, and Anja Pinter pulled down 12 rebounds alongside 7 points and 4 assists.

 

Friday, November 13

Group B

Sofia (Triadica)

Septemvri 97-Buducnost Trebjesa 10.00 LT/9.00 CET   LIVE STATS   LIVE STREAM

Champion 2006-Konjic 12.00 LT/11.00 CET   LIVE STATS   LIVE STREAM