Preview: Rijeka Hosts KASL Split in Women’s Basketball Clash

RIJEKA, Croatia (Interstat) — A struggling KASL Split squad visits a surging Rijeka team in a Croatian women’s professional basketball matchup on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

The game, set for Rijeka’s home court, features teams at opposite ends of the standings. Rijeka enters with an 11-9 record across all competitions, while KASL Split languishes at 5-15 and is mired in a three-game losing streak.

Rijeka is coming off an impressive 91-77 road victory at Zadar on Tuesday, led by forward Mia Masic’s 25 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Masic has been a consistent force, scoring 20 or more points in her last two outings. She is complemented by Anja Konjevic, who tallied 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists against Zadar.

KASL Split is looking to rebound from a 79-58 home loss to Ragusa on April 11. Despite the team’s struggles, forward Aliyah Deen Ahmad has been a standout performer. Over her last three games, she is averaging 21.3 points and 10.3 rebounds, including a 27-point, 12-rebound effort in a loss at Zagreb on March 29. Guard Sara Boric, who scored 17 points in the loss to Ragusa, provides secondary scoring.

The lone previous meeting this season was a narrow 68-65 victory for Rijeka at KASL Split on Dec. 14, 2025, suggesting the potential for a competitive rematch.

Rijeka will aim to leverage its superior record and home-court advantage to solidify its position in the standings. KASL Split’s hopes likely hinge on another high-output performance from Ahmad and finding a way to contain Masic’s multifaceted game.

Following this contest, Rijeka is scheduled to play at Tresnjevka on April 25. KASL Split will host Split on the same date.