Let’s Support Our Students in the Nostra.lt-RKL Quarterfinals
Vytautas Magnus University (VDU) team, after several years of absence, is back in the Nostra.lt-RKL playoffs. This achievement was secured after a tense battle in the final round of the regular season, where the VDU team managed to defeat Kauno „Žalgirio – 3“ team with a score of 102:83 (20:19, 27:17, 28:28, 27:19). This victory was crucial as it allowed the team to take the last 12th place and break into the playoffs, but only in the final round.
The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when VDU pulled ahead (45:33). Although the visitors tried to fight back in the third quarter (51:42), VDU went on an 8-0 run, extended their lead (69:53), and secured an easy win.
Head coach Arūnas Juknevičius expressed his joy and highlighted the significance of the team making it to the playoffs after a long break. “This is a big achievement for both the team and the entire university. The playoffs are an opportunity to show everything we have learned throughout the season and to fight for victory. We are happy to be back at this stage and are ready to face a new challenge, which will certainly be tough but very important,” said the coach.
The VDU team faces a serious and tough challenge. On March 28th at 19:30, they will meet in the second quarterfinal match against Kazlų Rūdos „Ataka – Kauno kolegija“. This will be a crucial battle where the team must showcase all its strength and preparation for a fight for high places. The game will take place at the President V. Adamkus VDU Sports Center, Studentų g. 9, Akademija, Lithuania.
The first match of the series will take place on March 26th in Kazlų Rūda.
We invite everyone to come and support the VDU team at this important moment!
Admission to the game is FREE. Don’t miss the chance to be there!