Plunges Olimpas delivered a controlled and physical home performance in the Nacionaline Krepsinio Lyga on October 24, 2026, beating Kedainiu SC 75-62. The 13-point win was built on a decisive second-quarter run, a disciplined defensive shape, and a rebounding advantage that kept Kedainiu at arm’s length for most of the second half.

Match overview

Plunges Olimpas set the tone early with a 18-14 first quarter, then broke the game open before halftime. A 22-16 second period gave the hosts a 40-30 cushion at the break, and they maintained that control with a 19-15 third quarter. Kedainiu SC won the final period 17-16, but the visitors never seriously threatened to overturn the deficit.

• Quarter scores: Plunges Olimpas 18-22-19-16 — 75; Kedainiu SC 14-16-15-17 — 62
• Halftime: Plunges Olimpas 40, Kedainiu SC 30
• End of third quarter: Plunges Olimpas 59, Kedainiu SC 45
• Result: Plunges Olimpas win by 13 points

Key moments

The defining stretch arrived midway through the second quarter. With Plunges Olimpas leading 24-20, the hosts went on a 10-2 run powered by transition baskets and offensive rebounds. That burst pushed the margin into double figures for the first time and forced Kedainiu SC into a timeout.

Kedainiu briefly threatened early in the third quarter, cutting the gap to 42-35 after a pair of successful possessions, but Plunges Olimpas answered with an 8-0 run of their own. From there, the home side slowed the tempo, protected the ball, and made Kedainiu work for every shot.

Tactical story

Plunges Olimpas used a compact 2-3 zone for long stretches, daring Kedainiu SC to shoot from the perimeter. The visitors struggled to find rhythm from outside and were often forced into contested mid-range attempts late in the shot clock. Plunges Olimpas also dominated the glass, finishing with a 42-33 rebounding edge and turning 13 offensive boards into 16 second-chance points.

On offense, the hosts shared the ball well and attacked the paint when Kedainiu’s defense over-extended. Their half-court execution was patient, and their ability to generate easy baskets in transition made the difference during the decisive second-quarter surge.

Standout players

Tadas Vitkauskas led Plunges Olimpas with 18 points and six assists, controlling the pace and hitting timely shots whenever Kedainiu threatened. Rokas Gailius added 14 points, while center Deividas Budrys was a force inside with 12 points and 13 rebounds.

For Kedainiu SC, Mantas Jurgaitis top-scored with 16 points, and Paulius Stankevicius chipped in 13. However, the visitors lacked a consistent third scoring option and shot just 38% from the field overall.

Standings and season impact

The victory gives Plunges Olimpas valuable momentum in the NKL standings and reinforces their home-court strength. For Kedainiu SC, the loss is a reminder that they must find more offensive balance on the road. The head-to-head result will also matter if the two teams end up competing for the same playoff positions later in the season.