KAVADARCI, North Macedonia (Interstat) — Brian Bowen II recorded 31 points and 17 rebounds to lead Kozuv to a 97-90 victory over Kavadarci on Saturday in Macedonian Superleague play.

Kozuv shot 40 of 77 from the floor and 12 of 33 from 3-point range, making all five free throws. Kavadarci shot 32 of 65 from the field and 10 of 27 from beyond the arc, with a perfect 16 of 16 from the line.

Rodney Purvis added 23 points and five assists for Kozuv. Teodor Simic scored 13 points and five rebounds off the bench. DQ Nicholas had nine assists.

Petar Boshaleski led Kavadarci with 21 points, five rebounds and two assists. Blagoj Dimitriev scored 20 points with three rebounds and two blocks. Quinton Mincey added 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Javaunte Hawkins also scored 18 with five assists.

Kozuv improved to 13-13 overall; Kavadarci fell to 11-15. Kozuv held a 9-4 edge in offensive rebounds and committed 11 turnovers to Kavadarci’s 12. The game featured 81 possessions per team.