Hopsi uses dominant fourth quarter to beat Triglav
SLOVENSKA BISTRICA, Slovenia (Interstat) — Visiting Hopsi beat Triglav 98-82 on Saturday at Planina Sports Hall, using a dominant fourth quarter to pull away after a back-and-forth first three periods. Hopsi and Triglav opened with a 24-24 first quarter. Triglav edged ahead with an 18-17 second quarter and led 42-41 at halftime. The home team stretched its advantage in the third quarter, scoring 23 points while holding Hopsi to 18, and carried a 65-59 lead into the final period. Hopsi then took control, scoring 39 points in the fourth quarter while limiting Triglav to 17. The visiting side turned the six-point deficit into a comfortable road victory. Hopsi improved to 5-1 this season. Triglav dropped to 0-5. The result continued a difficult start for Triglav, which remained winless, while Hopsi protected its strong early-season record with a second-half rally. Hopsi’s late surge sealed the win and handed Triglav another loss in its early-season schedule.