Preview of Croatian Women’s Basketball League Game

SPLIT, Croatia (March 27, 2026) (Interstat) — A clash of polar opposites headlines the Croatian women’s professional basketball slate Saturday when the powerhouse Brod na Savi visits the struggling Split at Split Arena.

The matchup presents the starkest contrast in the league. Brod na Savi arrives with a dominant 17-1 record across all competitions, having won its last game on March 11 in a 97-72 rout of Rijeka. That victory showcased their balanced offensive firepower, with Kiara Jackson (26 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists), E’Lease Stafford (26 points, 7 rebounds) and Tamia Ugass (20 points, 8 rebounds) all excelling.

Split, meanwhile, sits at a league-worst 1-17. Its most recent outing was a narrow 59-54 road loss to Medvescak on March 24. In that defeat, guard Lara Pavela was a bright spot, scoring 20 points with 8 rebounds in 38 minutes. Pavela represents Split’s best chance for an offensive spark, having averaged 14 points over her last two contests.

The season series has been one-sided. In their first meeting on Nov. 27, 2025, Brod na Savi delivered a commanding 71-46 victory at home. Split’s offense has consistently faltered, failing to reach 70 points in any game this season and suffering several lopsided defeats, including a 99-31 loss to Ragusa on Jan. 31.

For Brod na Savi, the game is a step toward securing the top playoff seed, as they continue a season defined by explosive scoring and double-digit victories. For Split, it is a daunting challenge to find consistency against the league’s most formidable opponent. The home team will look to Pavela and center Andjela Perkovic, who grabbed 12 rebounds against Medvescak, to provide resistance.

Tip-off is set for Saturday evening in Split.