LEVICE, Slovakia (Interstat) — A compelling three-game series within the season concludes Friday when Levicki Patrioti host Spisska Nova Ves in a Slovakian Extraliga matchup at Sportova hala Levice.

The teams have split the last two meetings in dramatic fashion. On April 10, the league-leading Patrioti (36-12) dominated in an 105-82 home victory. Just four days later, the visiting Nova Ves (15-24) exacted revenge with a nail-biting 86-85 win, snapping a five-game head-to-head losing streak to the Patrioti dating to November.

That recent result adds intrigue to what, on paper, is a lopsided contest. The Patrioti boast the Extraliga’s best record and have won 10 of their last 12 games overall. Nova Ves, sitting near the bottom of the standings, has shown recent resilience, winning three of its last five.

The matchup features two dynamic American imports. For Nova Ves, forward Caleb Kenney is pivotal. He scored 25 points with nine rebounds in Tuesday’s upset and is averaging a double-double over his last seven games. Containing him will be a primary focus for the Patrioti.

Levicki counters with guard Rickey McGill, who torched Nova Ves for 29 points in the recent loss and 24 points in the April 10 blowout win. His backcourt scoring surge is central to the Patrioti’s high-powered offense.

While the season series favors Levicki 4-2, the memory of Tuesday’s last-second defeat ensures the home side will be on alert. Nova Ves will aim to prove its latest win was no fluke, while the Patrioti seek to reassert their dominance and continue their march toward the postseason.

Tip-off is set for Friday evening in Levice.