Slovakian Extraliga Showdown Set for Tuesday in Spišská Nová Ves

SPIŠSKÁ NOVÁ VES, Slovakia (Interstat) — A stark contrast in fortunes will be on display Tuesday when the surging Levicki Patrioti visit the struggling Spisska Nova Ves in a Slovakian Extraliga matchup at Sportova hala Za Hornadom.

The visiting Patrioti (36-11 overall) enter as one of the league’s elite, while the home side (14-24) is mired near the bottom of the standings. The game tips off at 6 p.m. local time.

This contest is the third meeting between the clubs in April alone, highlighting a tightly packed schedule. The series is split 1-1 this month, with each team defending its home court. Spisska Nova Ves earned an 89-83 victory here on April 1, but Levicki responded with a dominant 105-82 win on April 10.

A key player to watch for Levicki is point guard Omotayo Jordan Ogundiran, who is coming off a stellar 21-point, six-rebound, six-assist performance in Friday’s blowout win over Spisska Nova Ves. In the three April games, Ogundiran has averaged 17.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists, serving as the engine for the league’s top team.

For Spisska Nova Ves, forward Caleb Kenney will be central to any upset bid. Kenney posted 15 points, seven rebounds and three blocks in the recent loss to Levicki and was instrumental in the April 1 victory with nine points, seven rebounds and two assists. His consistent production on both ends, including multiple recent near double-doubles, will be vital against Levicki’s size and talent.

The Patrioti have won eight of their last ten games, showcasing their championship pedigree. Spisska Nova Ves has shown flashes, winning three of its last six, but has struggled with consistency and suffered several lopsided defeats.

Tuesday’s game offers Spisska Nova Ves a chance for a signature home win and to prove its early-April victory was no fluke. For Levicki, it is an opportunity to reassert its dominance on the road and continue building momentum for the postseason. The teams will meet again in Levice just three days later on Friday, April 17, adding another layer of immediacy to this rivalry.