Akranes IA secured a 104-94 road win over Thor Thorl in Iceland Basketball Division 1 on October 24, 2026, using a late fourth-quarter surge to pull away from a resilient home side. The victory highlights Akranes IA’s depth and ability to execute in crunch time.

Match overview

Thor Thorl started brightly, feeding off the home crowd and knocking down early jumpers. The first quarter ended with Akranes leading 24-22, and the teams traded blows throughout the second. Thor Thorl’s Einar Gudjonsson was aggressive attacking the rim, while Akranes IA countered with balanced scoring from its starting five. The visitors held a slim 51-49 halftime advantage.

The third quarter was a track meet, with both teams pushing the pace. Neither side led by more than five until the final three minutes of the period, when Akranes IA began to find seams in Thor Thorl’s defense. A 12-3 run to open the fourth quarter gave the visitors a 92-80 lead, and Thor Thorl could not recover. Akranes sealed the win at the free-throw line, finishing 22-of-27 from the stripe.

Key moments

The decisive run came early in the fourth. With Akranes leading 86-80, guard Sigurdur Olafsson hit a deep three, then stole the ball on the next possession and fed Magnus Thorsteinsson for a fast-break dunk. After a Thor Thorl turnover, Akranes added another three from the wing to complete a 9-0 run in just over two minutes. Thor Thorl called timeout, but the momentum had shifted for good.

Standout performers

Sigurdur Olafsson led Akranes IA with 27 points and six assists, controlling the game down the stretch. Magnus Thorsteinsson added 20 points and eight rebounds, while center Bjarni Gudmundsson contributed 16 points and 12 rebounds. Thor Thorl was paced by Einar Gudjonsson’s 23 points and seven rebounds, with guard Petur Marvinsson adding 17 points and five assists.

Tactical story

Akranes IA won the battle of the boards, out-rebounding Thor Thorl 44-35, including 14 offensive rebounds that led to 19 second-chance points. The visitors also did a better job of getting to the free-throw line, attempting 27 free throws to Thor Thorl’s 16. Thor Thorl’s defense struggled to contain dribble penetration in the second half, leading to open perimeter looks and foul trouble for its frontcourt.

League impact

The road victory strengthens Akranes IA’s standing in Iceland Basketball Division 1 and demonstrates their ability to win in difficult environments. Thor Thorl will be disappointed to concede 104 points at home, but the club showed enough offensive promise to suggest it can bounce back. The result adds another layer of intrigue to the league’s competitive middle pack, where road wins are especially valuable.