BANJA LUKA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (Interstat) — Lavovi will aim to remain unbeaten Saturday when it travels to face Orlovi in a women’s professional basketball game. Lavovi enters with a 1-0 record after a 60-34 home win over Celik Zenica. Orlovi is 0-1 following a 70-59 home loss to Leotar Trebinje.

Lavovi’s win was powered by balanced production. Valentina Dosic played 34 minutes and finished with eight points, eight rebounds and six assists. Mirela Halilovic added 12 points, three rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes. Adna Merdanovic contributed 10 points and four rebounds in 21 minutes. Dosic is the player to watch for Lavovi. Her all-around line helped Lavovi control the opener and makes her a central figure as the team looks to start 2-0.

Orlovi will seek its first win after opening with a loss. The home side will try to bounce back from a 70-59 defeat to Leotar Trebinje. Orlovi’s schedule has offered little time to settle, and the matchup with Lavovi presents a chance to even its record. The team will need a stronger defensive effort after allowing 70 points in its first game. Orlovi will also look to establish rhythm at home and avoid falling behind early.

The game features contrasting early-season positions. Lavovi has momentum and a victory to build on. Orlovi is searching for consistency and its first positive result. Lavovi’s recent performance showed several scoring options, with Dosic, Halilovic and Merdanovic all making contributions. That balance tests an Orlovi defense that struggled in its opener. At the same time, Orlovi’s home setting provides an advantage as it tries to correct mistakes from the first game.

Lavovi’s upcoming schedule includes a home game against Leotar Trebinje, followed by a home matchup with StarTz. Orlovi is set to visit StarTz before hosting KK Jedinstvo. Lavovi’s next 10 games also include meetings with KK Jedinstvo, Mladi Krajisnik, OKK Zenica, Lider, Banovici, Jumper, Play Off Sarajevo and Celik Zenica. Orlovi’s next 10 games also include meetings with Mladi Krajisnik, OKK Zenica, Lider, Banovici, Jumper, Play Off Sarajevo, Celik Zenica and Leotar Trebinje. Those games will follow the contest Saturday, but both teams are focused on the immediate matchup. Lavovi wants to protect its perfect start. Orlovi wants to avoid an 0-2 beginning and gain confidence.

Both teams will play an early-season game with different objectives. Lavovi will rely on Dosic’s playmaking and rebounding, along with support from Halilovic and Merdanovic. Orlovi will need to limit turnovers, defend the perimeter and finish possessions. Lavovi has the better record, while Orlovi has the opportunity to respond at home.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Lavovi 62, Orlovi 61.