Vllaznia Holds Off Teuta Durres in Saturday Home Thriller
SHKODRA, Albania (Interstat) — Vllaznia held off Teuta Durres 92-90 on Saturday at Vllaznia Court, improving to 4-0 this season while Teuta Durres fell to 3-1. Vllaznia built a 77-63 lead through three quarters, then withstood a 27-point fourth-quarter push from Teuta Durres. The visitors opened with a 23-20 edge after the first quarter, and the teams were tied 47-47 at halftime. Vllaznia seized control in the third quarter by outscoring Teuta Durres 30-16 before holding on down the stretch. Teuta Durres made a late run but could not complete the comeback. Vllaznia remained unbeaten with the home victory, while Teuta Durres absorbed its first loss of the season. Vllaznia had entered the matchup following wins over Beselidhja, Pogradeci and Elbasani, and Teuta Durres had opened its season with three straight victories. The game was played at Vllaznia Court in Shkodra, Albania.