Rogaska Crystal at Hopsi
POLZELA, Slovenia (Interstat) — Hopsi will host Rogaska Crystal on Saturday at Polzela Sport Hall in Polzela, Slovenia, as both teams continue the early portion of their schedules. Hopsi enters with a 1-0 record, while Rogaska Crystal is 0-1. The home side will look to build on its opening result, and the visiting side will seek its first win of the season.
Rogaska Crystal dropped its most recent game, falling to Sencur CP Kranj 92-75. Jalen Reynolds was among the most productive players for Rogaska Crystal in that contest, finishing with 12 points, 10 rebounds and one block in 28 minutes. Rok Kozel added nine points, four rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 30 minutes. Bojan Markovic scored 13 points and grabbed five rebounds in 19 minutes.
Reynolds is the player to watch for Rogaska Crystal. In the recent performance against Sencur, he recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds while also blocking one shot in 28 minutes. His ability to score inside and clean up on the glass will be important for the visiting side as it tries to keep pace with Hopsi.
Hopsi opened its season with a 74-59 win at Helios. Dino Muric led the way with 15 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 29 minutes. Kameron Hobbs scored 24 points and added three rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes. Ziga Fifolt contributed eight points and nine rebounds in 23 minutes.
Muric is the player to watch for Hopsi. He produced a double-double in the win at Helios, pairing 15 points with 13 rebounds while also contributing three assists and three blocks in 29 minutes. His presence on both ends of the floor gives the home team a strong interior option and a defensive anchor.
The matchup at Polzela Sport Hall will feature two teams still shaping their rotations. Hopsi will try to remain unbeaten, while Rogaska Crystal will aim to rebound from its opening loss. Reynolds and Muric are expected to play central roles for their respective sides.
Rogaska Crystal is set to host Velika Gorica in its next scheduled game, while Hopsi is scheduled to visit Sencur CP Kranj. The focus for both teams remains on Saturday’s meeting in Polzela, where Hopsi’s early balance and home-court setting could test Rogaska Crystal. The visitors will seek balanced scoring to support Reynolds, while Hopsi will aim to leverage its home setting and recent momentum.
Interstat’s game simulator projects Hopsi to defeat Rogaska Crystal 88-79.