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title: "First Victory for Kharkiv Falcons and Dnipro's Comeback: Results of the Ukrainian Superleague Round 3"
description: "In Round 3 of the Ukrainian Basketball Superleague, the Kharkiv Falcons earned their first win of the season by beating Niko-Basket, while reigning champions Dnipro snatched a comeback victory over Volyn."
date: 2026-10-17T16:42:57.460Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/first-victory-kharkiv-falcons-dnipro-comeback
tags: [basketball, ukraine-superleague, kharkiv-sokoly, dnipro, volyn, niko-basket]
author: "Andrey Kosynko"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# First Victory for Kharkiv Falcons and Dnipro's Comeback: Results of the Ukrainian Superleague Round 3

![Basketball players battling for the ball under the rim during a Ukrainian Superleague match](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/17/pervaya-pobeda-harkivskih-sokolov-i-kambek-dnepra-itogi-tretiego-tura-superligi/pervaya-pobeda-harkivskih-sokolov-i-kambek-dnepra-itogi-tretiego-tura-superligi-1.webp)

## Key Points

- The Kharkiv Falcons defeated Niko-Basket 82-65 to claim their first win of the season, breaking a three-game skid.
- Reigning champions Dnipro completed a comeback against Volyn, overcoming an 11-point deficit to secure their third straight win.
- In the Kyiv match, double-doubles were recorded by Dmytro Kleban (19+11) for the winners and Taj Twitt (19+11) for Volyn.

On Saturday, October 17, regular season matches of Round 3 took place in the Ukrainian Basketball Superleague. Two games drew the spotlight: the Kharkiv Falcons secured their first win of the season by confidently defeating Niko-Basket, while reigning national champions Dnipro mounted a brilliant comeback against Volyn. Full results and match statistics are provided by [Sport RBC.UA](https://www.sport.rbc.ua).

### Falcons Break Losing Streak

The clash at Kyiv's Veneto Sports Palace began in a tight battle: the teams tied the first quarter at 19-19, and Mykolaiv side even held an eight-point lead in the second. However, Kharkiv managed to seize the initiative and went into halftime ahead by two points, 37-35. After the break, the Falcons gradually extended their lead, and in the final ten minutes completely put the game to bed, winning the quarter 25-14. The final score was 82-65 (19-19, 18-16, 20-16, 25-14).

### Heroes of the Kyiv Match

Yegor Sushkin was the top scorer for the winners with 20 points. Another key hero of the match was Dmytro Kleban, who recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Solovyov added another 15 points for Kharkiv. Thanks to this victory, the Kharkiv Falcons broke a three-game losing streak at the start of the season, while Niko-Basket suffered their second consecutive defeat.

### Reigning Champion's Comeback

The match between Volyn and reigning Ukrainian champions Dnipro proved equally tense. The hosts started confidently and won the first quarter with an eight-point advantage, but in the second ten-minute period, Dnipro erased the deficit and took the lead before halftime at 36-35. After the break, Volyn seized the initiative again: thanks to a 10-2 run, the Lutsk team built a solid lead and led by 11 points before the final quarter. Nevertheless, Dnipro turned the tide — the visitors ramped up their offense, gradually reduced the gap, and snatched victory in a tense finish.

### Statistics and Standings

Mykhailo Zakurdaiev became the main hero for the champions, scoring 17 points, grabbing six rebounds, and providing four assists; Oleksandr Sorochan added another 15 points. For Volyn, Taj Twitt performed best, posting a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds. For Dnipro, this victory was their third in a row in the regular season. Earlier in the round, Hoverla and Khmelnytskyi determined the winner only in overtime.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Первая победа "Харьковских Соколов" и драматический камбек "Днепра": результаты двух матчей Суперлиги](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/basketball/persha-peremoga-harkivskih-sokoliv-ta-dramatichniy-1792244361.html) - Primary source: full scores, quarter results, player statistics, and tournament context for both Round 3 matches.

## FAQ

### What was the score in the Kharkiv Falcons vs. Niko-Basket match?

The Kharkiv Falcons won 82-65 (quarters: 19-19, 18-16, 20-16, 25-14).

### Who was the top scorer in the Kyiv match?

Yegor Sushkin scored 20 points for the winners, while Dmytro Kleban posted a double-double of 19 points and 11 rebounds.

### How did Dnipro secure the victory over Volyn?

Dnipro overcame an 11-point deficit following Volyn's 10-2 run and snatched a win in a tense finish, marking the champion's third consecutive victory.