{"id":8976,"date":"2026-02-07T19:15:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/?p=8976"},"modified":"2026-02-07T19:15:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T17:15:48","slug":"rytas-vilnius-snaps-losing-streak-with-victory-in-jonava","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rytasvilnius.lt\/en\/news\/rytas-vilnius-snaps-losing-streak-with-victory-in-jonava\/","title":{"rendered":"Rytas Vilnius snaps losing streak with victory in Jonava"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Rytas Vilnius (10-7) fought hard to end a five-game losing streak, overcoming Jonava Hipocredit (2-15) on the road with a final score of 101:84 (20:25, 30:23, 25:23, 26:13).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">In their previous matchups this season, Rytas had dominated the Jonava side with convincing victories of 104:72 and 105:71.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The hosts started the game strong, pulling ahead 11:3. Art\u016bras Gudaitis and Jerrick Harding attempted to narrow the gap (8:15), but progress was slow as Jonava Hipocredit launched another effective run to lead 22:8. However, three-pointers from Ignas Sargi\u016bnas and Gytis Masiulis helped Rytas close the first quarter trailing by only five points, 20:25.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Early in the second period, shots from I. Sargi\u016bnas and Jordan Caroline tipped the scales in favor of the visitors (26:25). While Rytas looked to seize control, D\u017eiugas Slavinskas and Lukas Krei\u0161montas provided an immediate response (34:33). Rytas finished the first half stronger, though they held only a fragile lead at the break, 50:48.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">The neck-and-neck battle continued after the interval. Rytas managed to gain some ground (77:73), but Adomas Sidarevi\u010dius and Lesley Varner leveled the score at 77:77. Crucial points from G. Masiulis and I. Sargi\u016bnas then dealt a heavy blow to Jonava Hipocredit, pushing the lead to a then-record 86:77.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">D\u017e. Slavinskas and L. Varner briefly kept the hosts&#8217; hopes alive (81:86), but the Rytas imports quickly extinguished them, extending the lead to 93:81. With only three minutes remaining, the outcome was effectively decided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">With 71 seconds left on the clock, Steponas Babrauskas was sent to the locker room following an emotional outburst on the sidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Jordan Caroline led Rytas with 26 points, though Gytis Masiulis narrowly surpassed him in overall efficiency, recording 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 22 efficiency points.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Jonava Hipocredit:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> D\u017eiugas Slavinskas 19 (6 reb.), Makai Ashton 15 (5 ast.), Lesley Varner 13, Olin Carter 8, Adomas Sidarevi\u010dius 7 (7 ast., 16 eff. pts.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><strong class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\">Rytas:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ng-star-inserted\"> Jordan Caroline 26, Gytis Masiulis 13 (6 reb.), Jerrick Harding 15, Jordan Walker 14, Art\u016bras Gudaitis 12 (10 reb.).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rytas Vilnius (10-7) fought hard to end a five-game losing streak, overcoming Jonava Hipocredit (2-15) on the road with a final score of 101:84 (20:25, 30:23, 25:23, 26:13). In their previous matchups this season, Rytas had dominated the Jonava side with convincing victories of 104:72 and 105:71. 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