Oroszlanyi Uses Free Throws to Hold Off Visiting NKA Pecs

OROSZLÁNY, Hungary (Interstat) — Oroszlanyi defeated visiting NKA Pecs 93-84 on Saturday, pulling away behind a decisive third quarter and a huge advantage at the free-throw line. NKA Pecs led 46-45 at halftime after scoring 20 points in the first quarter and 26 in the second; Oroszlanyi scored 19 and 26. NKA Pecs trailed 72-61 entering the fourth after Oroszlanyi outscored it 27-15 in the third. NKA Pecs answered with 23 fourth-quarter points and limited Oroszlanyi to 21, but the comeback fell short. Oroszlanyi made 27 of 29 free throws, while NKA Pecs made 13 of 19. Oroszlanyi also hit 8 of 24 3-point attempts; NKA Pecs went 7 of 27. NKA Pecs held a 10-6 edge in offensive rebounds and committed 14 turnovers, while Oroszlanyi had 9. Oroszlanyi finished with 9 assists to NKA Pecs’ 6. NKA Pecs blocked 2 shots and committed 27 fouls; Oroszlanyi committed 23. NKA Pecs fell to 0-3. Oroszlanyi improved to 1-2.