Crvena Zvezda Women Hit Century in 100-61 Win Over ZKK Kraljevo

Crvena Zvezda Red Star Women delivered a statement performance in the Ženska košarkaška liga1 on October 24, 2026, routing ZKK Kraljevo Women 100-61 in Belgrade. The home side reached three figures with a fast, aggressive display that combined full-court pressure, transition scoring, and confident three-point shooting.

The 39-point margin was built on a dominant first half and a third-quarter surge that ended the contest as a competitive fixture. Red Star’s depth also stood out: the scoring load was spread across the rotation, and the intensity did not drop when the bench entered the game.

Match overview

Red Star exploded out of the gate, scoring 28 points in the first quarter while holding Kraljevo to 15. The pressure defense forced early turnovers, and the hosts converted them into layups and open perimeter looks. By halftime, the lead had grown to 54-30.

The third quarter brought more of the same. Red Star opened with a 14-2 run, pushing the advantage past 30 points and forcing Kraljevo into a series of hurried shots. At 80-45 entering the final period, the only remaining question was whether Red Star would reach the century mark — which they did comfortably.

Key moments

• An opening 10-2 run set the tone and forced Kraljevo to play from behind immediately.
• Red Star’s 14-2 surge early in the third quarter turned a comfortable lead into a rout.
• The hosts reached 100 points late in the fourth, capping a complete offensive performance.

Tactical story

Red Star’s full-court pressure was relentless. They denied easy entry passes, trapped on the wings, and rotated with discipline behind the initial pressure. Kraljevo’s guards were forced into cross-court passes and late decisions, which led to turnovers and easy transition points for the Belgrade side.

In the half court, Red Star used ball screens to create mismatches and attacked the closeout with purpose. When Kraljevo collapsed into the paint, the hosts moved the ball quickly to the perimeter. The result was a balanced attack that punished both interior help and late rotations.

Standout performers

Ana Jovanović led Red Star with 22 points, mixing drives with confident outside shooting. Mina Petrović added 18 points and controlled the tempo, while the frontcourt contributed strong work on the offensive glass. Kraljevo’s Jelena Marković fought throughout and finished with 15 points, but she received limited support against Red Star’s pressure.

Season impact

Reaching 100 points in a league game is a significant statement, and the win gives Crvena Zvezda Red Star Women valuable momentum in the Ženska košarkaška liga1 title race. The point differential could also matter in a season where the top teams are expected to trade wins.

For ZKK Kraljevo, the challenge is to regroup quickly. The loss exposed the difficulty of playing through pressure without clean guard play, but it also offered a clear picture of the level required to compete with the league’s front-runners.