Bashkimi Prizren — Valmiera Glass VIA: 79:77, FIBA Europe Cup

Bashkim Prizren defeated Valmiera Glass 79-77 in the FIBA Europe Cup on 7 October 2026. To be fair, the margin suggests a game decided by the smallest of margins rather than dominance. The hosts held off a side that had looked comfortable in previous outings.

Valmiera attempted 34 three-pointers but converted only 12, while Bashkim were more efficient with 10 from 24. By then, the visitors had likely expected to control the tempo entirely. Instead, the home side kept the deficit manageable through disciplined defence.

Field goal efficiency told the true story, with Bashkim shooting 32 from 68 compared to Valmiera’s 30 from 74. The visitors won the rebound battle 42 to 33, yet it did not translate into more points. And here's the thing about basketball — volume does not guarantee victory.

Valmiera arrived with momentum, having won five straight matches including a 106-82 victory over Keila KK. Bashkim sat fourth in the standings with 3 wins and 3 defeats, needing every point. They snatched this result at the death, denying the visitors a clean sweep of the group.

The result keeps Bashkim in the hunt for a better position in the standings. Valmiera will have to work harder in the next fixture.