BC Kyiv-Basket Take Road Win at Stariy Lutsk, 89-82

BC Kyiv-Basket delivered a strong offensive performance to beat Stariy Lutsk 89-82 on the road in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague on October 2, 2026. The visitors controlled the middle quarters, hit timely three-pointers, and held off a late Lutsk rally to claim an important victory.

Kyiv-Basket’s backcourt set the tone early, while Stariy Lutsk fought hard behind their home crowd. The win strengthens BC Kyiv-Basket’s position in the SuperLeague standings and hands Stariy Lutsk a frustrating home defeat.

Match Overview

The first quarter was fast-paced. BC Kyiv-Basket jumped ahead 24-21 thanks to three early triples, but Stariy Lutsk stayed close by attacking the rim. The second quarter followed a similar pattern: Kyiv-Basket won the period 22-20 and took a five-point lead into halftime.

The third quarter proved decisive. BC Kyiv-Basket extended its lead with a 21-19 advantage, pushing the margin to seven. Stariy Lutsk made a run in the fourth, cutting the deficit to four with under three minutes left, but Kyiv-Basket responded with a clutch three and two free throws to close it out.

• Quarter 1: Stariy Lutsk 21-24 BC Kyiv-Basket
• Quarter 2: Stariy Lutsk 20-22 BC Kyiv-Basket
• Quarter 3: Stariy Lutsk 19-21 BC Kyiv-Basket
• Quarter 4: Stariy Lutsk 22-22 BC Kyiv-Basket
• Final: Stariy Lutsk 82-89 BC Kyiv-Basket

Key Moments

With 2:45 remaining and BC Kyiv-Basket leading 81-77, Stariy Lutsk had a chance to cut the lead to one. But a turnover in transition led to an easy layup for Kyiv-Basket. On the next possession, Oleksandr Kovalenko drilled a step-back three from the top of the key, pushing the lead to nine and silencing the home crowd.

Stariy Lutsk refused to quit. Maksym Shevchenko scored five quick points, and a steal gave the hosts a chance to make it a one-possession game. But BC Kyiv-Basket’s defense locked in, forcing two difficult misses and securing the defensive rebounds. Kovalenko then made four straight free throws to seal the 89-82 win.

Tactical Story

BC Kyiv-Basket won this game from the perimeter. The team shot 12-of-28 from three-point range and consistently used ball screens to create open looks. Stariy Lutsk went under screens too often, and Kyiv-Basket’s guards made them pay.

Stariy Lutsk had success inside, scoring 40 points in the paint, but they could not match Kyiv-Basket’s outside shooting. The hosts also struggled with turnovers, committing 15 for the game. BC Kyiv-Basket converted those mistakes into 18 points, which proved to be the difference in a seven-point game.

Standout Players

• Oleksandr Kovalenko (BC Kyiv-Basket): 24 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds. He was the best player on the floor and made the biggest shots of the fourth quarter.
• Dmytro Tymoshenko (BC Kyiv-Basket): 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists. He gave Kyiv-Basket a strong inside-outside presence.
• Andriy Melnyk (BC Kyiv-Basket): 15 points and 5 rebounds off the bench, including three three-pointers.
• Maksym Shevchenko (Stariy Lutsk): 20 points and 7 rebounds. He kept the hosts competitive with aggressive drives and mid-range shooting.
• Vitalii Bondarenko (Stariy Lutsk): 17 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds. He created opportunities but also had five turnovers.

Season Impact

For BC Kyiv-Basket, this road win is a statement result in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague. It shows the team can score from the perimeter and close games away from home. For Stariy Lutsk, the loss is a missed chance to protect home court. The team’s inside scoring is encouraging, but improved perimeter defense and ball security will be essential in the coming fixtures.