LAŠKO, Slovenia (Interstat) — Zlatorog defeated visiting Triglav 72-69 on Saturday in a Slovenian SKL game at Tri Lilije Hall. Zlatorog led 27-17 after the first quarter, 37-35 at halftime and 54-52 after three quarters. Triglav’s record fell to 0-1, while Zlatorog improved to 1-0. Mahmoud Bangura led Zlatorog with 21 points and seven rebounds in 34 minutes. Anej Orel paced Triglav with 19 points and six rebounds in 34 minutes. Taij Pesjak added 13 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for Zlatorog. Nejc Klavzar had six points, eight rebounds, three assists and one block for Triglav. Artese Stapelton contributed 16 points, five assists and three rebounds for Zlatorog. Patrik Dorotic scored 11 points. Matic Mikus added 10 points and four rebounds for Triglav. Ivo Zukanovic had six points and eight rebounds for Triglav, while Nal Belko dished out eight assists. Leon Santelj scored 13 points for Triglav. Zlatorog next plays Tuesday at Krka. Triglav hosts Ilirija on Wednesday.