LJUBLJANA (Interstat) — Ilirija will host Triglav on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game.

Triglav enters with a 1-0 record after a 47-42 road win at Maribor on Saturday. Ilirija is 0-1 following a 50-72 road loss at ZKK Cinkarna Celje on Saturday. The matchup puts an undefeated Triglav side against an Ilirija team seeking its first win of the season. The game will be the first meeting of the season between the two clubs.

Lena Greben is a player to watch for Triglav. In her most recent game at Maribor, she played 33 minutes and finished with eight points, four rebounds and three assists. She was one of three Triglav players to log at least 28 minutes in the win. Manca Vrecer also contributed in that victory with five points, six rebounds, six assists and one block in 36 minutes. Lara Kozina Bubnic added 12 points, three rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes. Triglav’s victory at Maribor came after a balanced team effort, with Vrecer directing the offense and Kozina Bubnic leading the scoring. Greben added production on both ends while playing a heavy role in the backcourt.

Brina Sedmirek is a player to watch for Ilirija. In the loss at ZKK Cinkarna Celje, she played 23 minutes and had seven points, four rebounds and two assists. Sedmirek was one of three Ilirija players to score at least seven points in the loss. Laura Medeot scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds in 15 minutes. Tina Tomsic also scored nine points, with two rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes. Ilirija will need those three to provide scoring and support on the home floor as it looks to move past its opening defeat.

Triglav will look to build on its road victory and remain unbeaten. Ilirija will aim to use home court to even its record and generate momentum. The game is part of the teams’ regular-season schedule, with both sides set for upcoming league play. Triglav is next scheduled to host Jezica, while Ilirija is set to visit Domel Skofja Loka. Other upcoming Triglav games include matchups with ZKK Cinkarna Celje, Domel Skofja Loka, Maribor and Ilirija. Ilirija’s future slate includes games against Jezica, Maribor, ZKK Cinkarna Celje and Triglav. The teams are also set to meet again later in the season, with Triglav hosting Ilirija and Ilirija hosting Triglav in return fixtures. Both clubs will continue regular-season play after Saturday as they work through the league schedule.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Ilirija 53, Triglav 50.