KK Cedevita Olimpija delivered a commanding 88-71 road victory over the Rostock Seawolves in EuroCup Basketball action on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. The Slovenian club controlled the game on both ends of the floor, using a balanced attack and disciplined defense to pull away in the second half.

Match overview

Rostock Seawolves entered the contest hoping to use their home crowd and physical style to disrupt Cedevita Olimpija’s rhythm. For the first quarter, the German side competed well, but the visitors’ superior execution began to tell. Cedevita led 24-18 after the opening period and maintained a steady advantage through the second quarter, taking a 43-38 lead into halftime.

The third quarter proved decisive. Cedevita Olimpija tightened its defense, forced difficult shots, and converted turnovers into transition points. By the end of the period, the lead had grown to 66-55. Rostock never seriously threatened in the fourth, and the visitors closed out an impressive 88-71 win.

How Cedevita Olimpija took control

Cedevita’s offense was patient and efficient. The visitors moved the ball through multiple actions, attacked closeouts, and found open shooters on the perimeter. Their frontcourt also established position inside, creating second-chance opportunities and drawing fouls. Defensively, Cedevita limited Rostock’s clean looks from three-point range and forced the home side into contested mid-range shots.

• Final score: Rostock Seawolves 71, KK Cedevita Olimpija 88
• Quarter scores: 18-24, 20-19, 17-23, 16-22
• Decisive period: Cedevita’s 23-17 third quarter
• Defensive edge: Cedevita held Rostock to 71 points on below-average shooting

Key performers and moments

The visitors’ backcourt dictated the pace, combining for timely three-pointers and intelligent pick-and-roll decisions. Cedevita’s wing players also contributed on the glass, helping the team win the rebound battle. A 9-0 run early in the third quarter broke the game open and forced Rostock to chase from behind.

Rostock had encouraging spells, particularly when their guards attacked the basket and drew fouls. However, the Seawolves struggled to string together stops, and their outside shooting was inconsistent. The home side’s effort remained high, but Cedevita’s depth and composure proved decisive.

EuroCup Basketball picture

The win strengthens Cedevita Olimpija’s position in the EuroCup Basketball group phase and underlines their ability to win on the road. For Rostock Seawolves, the result highlights the challenge of competing against experienced European opposition. The German club will need to improve its half-court defense and three-point consistency in the next round of fixtures.