SHUM earned a hard-fought 90-85 road win over Levski Lukoil in the Bulgarian National Basketball League on October 24, 2026, holding off a late comeback attempt in a game that remained close throughout.

Match overview

SHUM took the first quarter 26-24 and edged the second 21-20 to lead 47-44 at halftime. The visitors extended the advantage in the third, outscoring Levski 22-19 to take a 69-63 lead into the fourth. Levski cut the deficit to two in the closing minutes, but SHUM made the crucial plays on both ends to secure the win.

Key moments

• SHUM closed the first quarter with a 9-2 run to take a two-point lead.
• Levski used a 7-0 spurt in the third to briefly tie the game before SHUM answered.
• A pair of fourth-quarter three-pointers gave SHUM a six-point cushion with under three minutes remaining.
• Levski cut it to two late, but SHUM sealed the result at the free-throw line.

Tactical story

SHUM’s perimeter shooting and offensive rebounding proved decisive. The visitors knocked down timely three-pointers and generated extra possessions when Levski’s defense scrambled. Levski had success scoring inside and kept the game close with a strong fourth-quarter push, but it could not string together enough defensive stops in the final minutes.

Standout players

Martin Petrov led SHUM with 22 points and six assists, while Hristo Ivanov added 18 points and eight rebounds. Petar Angelov scored 14 points, including two key fourth-quarter threes. For Levski Lukoil, Nikolay Georgiev finished with 20 points, and Aleksandar Vasilev contributed 16 points and seven rebounds.

Season impact

The result gives SHUM a valuable road victory and strengthens its position in the Bulgarian NBL table. Levski Lukoil will view this as a missed opportunity at home, especially after cutting the lead to two possessions late in the fourth quarter.