Saturday's game day in the national Basketball Superleague provided fans with vivid emotions, unexpected tactical twists, and landslide results. The spotlight was on two matches of the second round, each developing under completely unique scenarios. While in the first game spectators witnessed a grand comeback and a dramatic late win, in the second, the intrigue died as early as the first half, turning into a crushing defeat.

Volyn Derby: Comeback Triumph for Rivne-Dream

The Volyn derby between Rivne-Dream and Volyn started with intense pressure from the hosts, who executed a swift 9-0 run. However, the guests showed character and tactical flexibility, seizing the initiative closer to the end of the second quarter. After three quarters, Volyn confidently led by eight points (65:57), relying on the phenomenal scoring of Ihor Klimov, who scored 26 points, setting a season high.

Nevertheless, the fourth quarter proved decisive, completely turning the tide of the match. The Rivne team stepped up their game, making a stunning 14-2 run and winning the final quarter 30-14. The main hero was the hosts' star newcomer Javon Benson, who recorded 18 points and 13 rebounds, earning 13 points in the final ten-minute stretch alone. The final score was 87:79 in favor of Rivne-Dream.

Zaporizhzhia's Landslide Victory and Calendar Issues

In the parallel matchup, Zaporizhzhia left Kyiv-Basket no chance. The Zaporizhzhia team dominated from the opening seconds, stunning their opponents with an 18-3 run. Winning the first quarter (29:18) and crushing the opponent in the second (29:10), the hosts went into halftime with a landslide score of 58:28. During the game, Zaporizhzhia's lead reached as high as 37 points.

In the second half, Kyiv players tried to turn things around and even won the third quarter, but could not significantly cut the massive deficit. The final buzzer confirmed Zaporizhzhia's convincing 92:62 victory. Illedji became the top scorer with 19 points, while Mykolaychuk and Powell recorded double-doubles. Notably, another scheduled game between Dnipro and Kharkivski Sokoly was urgently postponed due to an air raid alert.

Contradictory Data

During the coverage of the second round matches, analysts and sports observers noted certain discrepancies regarding the tournament calendar. While official club reports and specialized sports portals indicate that the matches took place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, some archival schedules of early-season stages contained links to early October games without precise days of the week. Nevertheless, current chronicles confirm the key games took place on this exact date.