ZVORNIK, Bosnia-Herzegovina (Interstat) — KK Slavija will visit Drina on Saturday in a Bosnia and Herzegovina basketball league matchup, with the visitors aiming to move above .500 and the hosts still searching for their first win of the season.

KK Slavija enters at 1-1. Drina is 0-2. Drina will have home-court advantage, but it faces a Slavija team coming off a high-scoring victory. Slavija’s most recent result was a 106-96 win over Siroki Brijeg at home. The visitors scored efficiently and received major contributions from several players.

Pierre Sanders is the player to watch for KK Slavija. In that recent win, Sanders finished with 30 points, five rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes. His scoring ability and playmaking make him the central figure in Slavija’s attack. Kyle Whippen added eight points and 18 rebounds, while Biko Johnson scored 29 points to go with one rebound and two assists. That balance helped Slavija overcome Siroki Brijeg.

Earlier this season, KK Slavija lost 85-75 at home to Takovo Leotar. The defeat showed some inconsistency, but the win over Siroki Brijeg gave the team a needed boost. Against Drina, Slavija will look to push the pace and get Sanders involved early. Whippen’s rebounding and Johnson’s scoring will also be important.

Drina has opened the season with two losses. Its most recent result was an 87-73 setback at Gradina Tesanj. Earlier, Drina lost 88-76 at home to Igman. Those results have left Drina searching for answers on both ends of the floor. Drina has allowed 88 and 87 points in its two losses. A fast start and improved half-court defense could be crucial against a Slavija team that can score in bunches. The home team will need a stronger defensive effort to slow Slavija’s transition game and limit Sanders’ looks.

Drina’s upcoming schedule includes a visit to Siroki, a home game against Takovo Leotar and a home matchup with Mrkonjic Grad. KK Slavija is set to host Mrkonjic Grad, visit Sloboda Tuzla, host Radnicki Gorazde, visit Zrinjski Mostar and host Promo Donji Vakuf in its next several games. KK Slavija will also face Borac Nektar, Orlovik, Basket Zivinice, Igman and Gradina Srebrenik later in the schedule, while Drina’s upcoming slate includes Borac Nektar, Orlovik and Basket Zivinice.

For Drina, the key is starting fast and using the home crowd. For Slavija, the focus will be continuing the offensive rhythm it found in its last game. Sanders, Whippen and Johnson give Slavija multiple options, while Drina must find consistent scorers and defensive stops.

No point spread, betting line or over-under information was provided for the game.