Cherno More Ticha came from behind to beat Shumen 104-87 in the 33rd round of Bulgaria's National Basketball League, according to the Bulgarian Telegraph Agency.
The Varna side trailed 44-30 at half-time at the Mladost Arena in Shumen but dominated the second half to secure their third consecutive victory. The exact date of the match was not disclosed in the original article.
Match Summary
Shumen controlled the opening two quarters, outscoring the visitors 26-17 and 18-13 to build a comfortable lead. But Cherno More Ticha responded with a 39-point third quarter (the third quarter when Varna's lads suddenly remembered basketball was the point of the exercise) to overturn the deficit and lead 69-54 heading into the final 10 minutes.
The away side maintained control through the fourth quarter, adding 35 points to Shumen's 33 to close out the win.
Quarter scores (Shumen first): 26-17, 18-13, 10-39, 33-35
Individual Performances
Georgi Boyanov and Daryl Deivis each scored 16 points for Cherno More Ticha. Boyanov also recorded 10 rebounds to complete a double-double.
For Shumen, Kostadin Lazarov finished with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in what was the club's final match of the season.
League Context
The victory takes Cherno More Ticha to 22 wins from 30 matches in the 2025/2026 NBL season. The club currently sits third in the 11-team league behind Rilski Sportist (24 wins from 29 matches) and Balkan (23 wins from 29 matches).
Shumen finished their campaign with 3 wins and 27 losses from 30 matches, ending the season in 11th place.
About the Bulgarian National Basketball League
The NBL is Bulgaria's top-tier professional basketball competition, established in 1942. The league typically features 11 or 12 clubs competing in a regular season followed by playoffs.
Teams compete for national titles and qualification for European competitions through FIBA Europe structures. The league serves as a developmental pathway for players and coaches across Eastern Europe, with clubs occasionally featuring international talent alongside Bulgarian players.
For British basketball followers in Bulgaria, the league offers a window into regional basketball culture. While not at the level of Western European leagues, the NBL maintains competitive standards and occasionally produces players who move on to higher-tier European competitions.
Matches are typically held in regional sports halls across the country, with tickets generally available for walk-up purchase. The season runs from autumn through spring, with the regular season determining playoff seeding. It is not yet clear from the source whether the 33rd round concludes the regular season or whether further fixtures remain.
How British Residents Can Engage
For British expats interested in attending Bulgarian basketball matches, most venues are accessible in regional cities. Tickets are typically available at the door on match days, and prices are considerably lower than UK professional sports events.
The league maintains a modest online presence, though comprehensive English-language coverage remains limited. Fixtures and standings are generally available through the Bulgarian Basketball Federation's official channels.