ALYTUS, Lithuania (Interstat) — Zalgiris defeated Alytaus Patriotai 108-83 on Monday in Lithuanian NKL play. The visiting Zalgiris improved to 5-0 this season, while Alytaus Patriotai fell to 0-1. Zalgiris outscored the hosts by 25 points. The win keeps Zalgiris perfect on the young season and gives Alytaus Patriotai a difficult start at home. Zalgiris previously defeated Šiauliai, Crvena Zvezda, Neptūnas and Gargzdu Gargzdai. Zalgiris next hosts Olympiacos, while Alytaus Patriotai is set to visit Jurbarko. The Lithuanian NKL matchup was the first between the teams this season. Alytaus Patriotai will aim to regroup before its next contest. Zalgiris continues its early-season schedule with another home game. Both teams return to Lithuanian NKL action later this week. Alytaus Patriotai will look to rebound after the home loss. Zalgiris remains unbeaten after five games. Alytaus Patriotai’s upcoming slate includes Marijampole, Kauno Atletas and Vytis Zanavykas. Zalgiris’s upcoming schedule includes Vilkaviskis, Paris and Panevezys.