LEVICE, Slovakia (Interstat) — Nitra Blue Wings defeated Levicki Patrioti 85-73 on Saturday at Sportova hala Levice. Nitra scored 26 points in the first quarter and 23 in the second to build its lead, while Levicki answered with 19 in the first and 15 in the second. Nitra shot 26 of 64 from the floor, 12 of 33 from three-point range and 9 of 11 from the free-throw line. Levicki shot 30 of 55 from the floor, 7 of 16 from three-point range and 18 of 22 from the line. Nitra had seven offensive rebounds, three blocks and 13 turnovers. Levicki had five offensive rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and 14 turnovers. Tahlik Chavez led Levicki with 26 points, six rebounds and two assists. Dale Bonner added 15 points, three rebounds and five assists for Nitra, while Michael Fusek had 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Nitra improved to 3-5, and Levicki fell to 5-5.