Falco KC-Szombathely secured a convincing 85-65 home victory over KTE-Duna Aszfalt in Hungary’s Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A on 25 October 2026. A strong defensive performance and a decisive third-quarter surge allowed Falco to pull away and protect home court with authority.

Match overview

Falco started brightly and led 23-16 after the first quarter, already establishing the defensive tone that would define the evening. The hosts extended their advantage to 43-33 by halftime and then delivered the game’s most important stretch in the third quarter, outscoring KTE-Duna Aszfalt 22-14. That run pushed the lead beyond 20 points and effectively ended the visitors’ hopes of a comeback.

• First quarter: Falco KC-Szombathely 23-16 KTE-Duna Aszfalt
• Second quarter: Falco KC-Szombathely 20-17 KTE-Duna Aszfalt
• Third quarter: Falco KC-Szombathely 22-14 KTE-Duna Aszfalt
• Fourth quarter: Falco KC-Szombathely 20-18 KTE-Duna Aszfalt
• Final score: Falco KC-Szombathely 85-65 KTE-Duna Aszfalt

Key moments

The decisive spell arrived early in the second half. Falco forced KTE into contested shots, controlled the defensive rebound, and repeatedly scored before the defense could set. A quick 9-0 run stretched the margin and forced KTE-Duna Aszfalt into a timeout. Falco maintained that intensity after the break, never allowing the visitors to string together enough scoring to threaten the result.

Standout players

Falco’s captain Zoltan Perl led by example, combining scoring with smart decision-making in the pick-and-roll. The Szombathely frontline controlled the boards and made life difficult for KTE in the paint, while the bench provided energy without any drop in defensive focus. KTE-Duna Aszfalt had moments of resistance through perimeter shooting, but the visitors could not match Falco’s physicality over four quarters.

What the result means

The win gives Falco KC-Szombathely a valuable boost in the NB I/A standings and reinforces the team’s home-court strength. For KTE-Duna Aszfalt, the 85-65 loss points to the importance of handling pressure and avoiding dry spells against the league’s stronger sides. Falco’s balanced scoring and defensive discipline will make them a difficult opponent throughout the season.