Telsiai take road win at Kedainiu SC 73-61 in Nacionaline Krepsinio Lyga

Telsiai earned a solid 73-61 road victory over Kedainiu SC in Nacionaline Krepsinio Lyga on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The visitors controlled the game from the second quarter onward, using a balanced scoring attack and stingy defense to hand Kedainiu SC a frustrating home defeat.

Kedainiu SC started brightly, but Telsiai’s ability to dictate tempo and win the rebounding battle gradually wore down the hosts. The 12-point margin flattered Kedainiu slightly, as Telsiai led by as many as 18 points in the fourth quarter.

Match overview

Kedainiu SC opened with energy, taking a 15-12 lead midway through the first quarter. But Telsiai responded with a 10-2 run to close the period and never looked back. The visitors led 38-31 at halftime and then extended the advantage with a strong third quarter.

• Final score: Kedainiu SC 61, Telsiai 73
• Quarter scores: 15-20, 16-18, 17-19, 13-16
• League: Nacionaline Krepsinio Lyga
• Date: October 10, 2026

Key moments

The decisive run came late in the third quarter. Leading 55-46, Telsiai scored seven straight points, capped by a three-pointer from Rokas Žukauskas, to push the lead to 62-46. Kedainiu SC tried to respond in the fourth, but Telsiai’s defense forced three consecutive empty possessions during the critical stretch.

Kedainiu managed to cut the lead to 11 points with two minutes left, but Telsiai made six free throws down the stretch to close out the win.

Tactical story

Telsiai’s offense was patient and efficient, relying on inside-out action to generate open looks. They shot 46% from the field and 38% from three-point range, while holding Kedainiu SC to just 39% shooting. Telsiai also won the rebounding battle 38-30, including 11 offensive rebounds that led to 14 second-chance points.

Kedainiu SC struggled with ball security, committing 15 turnovers. Their half-court offense often stalled when Telsiai switched defensive assignments, and they were unable to generate consistent penetration against Telsiai’s compact defense.

Standout players

Darius Balčiūnas led Telsiai with 20 points and six rebounds, while Rokas Žukauskas added 15 points and four assists. Linas Kavaliauskas contributed 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench, giving Telsiai a crucial spark in the second half.

For Kedainiu SC, Marius Petrauskas scored 16 points and Tomas Jankauskas added 13, but the hosts’ backcourt struggled to find rhythm. Kedainiu’s bench was outscored 28-14, a major factor in the loss.

What the result means

The road win strengthens Telsiai’s position in the Nacionaline Krepsinio Lyga standings and shows they can win in different ways. Their defense and rebounding will make them a tough opponent all season. Kedainiu SC, meanwhile, remains a work in progress and will need to improve its ball movement and bench production to climb the table.