Haukar used a balanced offensive attack and a strong second-half defensive effort to defeat Skallagrimur 101-93 in Iceland Basketball Division 1 on October 24, 2026. The home side pulled away late in the third quarter and held off a spirited Skallagrimur comeback to secure a valuable victory.

Match overview

The first half was a back-and-forth affair. Haukar jumped out to an early 12-6 lead behind aggressive drives from guard Jonas Bjornsson, but Skallagrimur responded with a 9-2 run of its own. The teams traded leads six times in the second quarter before Haukar took a 51-45 advantage into halftime. Skallagrimur’s offense was efficient in the paint, but Haukar’s perimeter shooting kept the hosts in front.

Haukar opened the third quarter with a 10-0 run, forcing Skallagrimur into three straight turnovers. The lead grew to 72-58 before Skallagrimur mounted a response. A 12-3 run trimmed the deficit to five early in the fourth, but Haukar steadied behind free throws and a crucial corner three from Stefan Karlsson. The hosts closed the game on an 8-2 run to seal the 101-93 win.

Key moments

The pivotal sequence came with 3:42 left in the third quarter. Haukar’s defense forced a shot-clock violation, then Bjornsson hit a pull-up jumper on the other end. After another Skallagrimur miss, Haukar’s offensive rebound led to a second-chance three. The six-point swing in under a minute pushed the lead to 14 and gave the home side breathing room.

Standout performers

Jonas Bjornsson led Haukar with 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists, consistently attacking the lane and drawing fouls. Stefan Karlsson added 18 points, including four three-pointers, while center Petur Sigurdsson contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds. Skallagrimur was paced by Andri Magnusson’s 21 points and seven rebounds, with guard Kari Einarsson adding 16 points and six assists.

Tactical story

Haukar won the game at the free-throw line and on the offensive glass. The hosts attempted 27 free throws compared to Skallagrimur’s 15, and they grabbed 13 offensive rebounds that led to 18 second-chance points. Skallagrimur’s half-court defense was solid at times, but foul trouble limited its ability to contest shots inside. Haukar also did a better job protecting the ball, committing just nine turnovers.

League impact

The victory keeps Haukar in the upper half of the Iceland Basketball Division 1 standings and reinforces their home-court advantage. Skallagrimur, despite the loss, showed enough offensive firepower to remain competitive. The result could prove important in the race for playoff positioning, with both clubs likely to be in the mix as the season progresses.