HC Dragunas Edges Granitas-Karys in a Thrilling Clash

February 22, 2025

HC Dragunas secured a dramatic 27-26 victory over Granitas-Karys in an electrifying Baltic Handball League encounter at LSMU Arena. The tightly contested match saw both teams showcase high-intensity play, but HC Dragunas emerged victorious for the second consecutive time, replicating their previous result against Granitas-Karys.

Match Overview

The battle between Granitas-Karys and HC Dragunas was intense from the outset. The first half saw both teams exchanging goals, with HC Dragunas taking a slim 15-13 lead into halftime. Despite Granitas-Karys’ resilience and strong attacking plays in the second half, HC Dragunas managed to hold on and claim the win with an identical scoreline to their previous encounter.

Top Performers

Granitas-Karys:

• Simas Butkus (#3): 6 goals from 9 attempts, leading the team’s offense.
• Matas Jurkevičius (#17): Despite 11 shots, he managed to convert 4 key goals.
• Manvydas Lazauskas (#77): A perfect 5-for-5 shooting performance.

HC Dragunas:

• Deividas Virbauskas (#9): The standout player of the match with 10 goals from 17 shots, including 2 crucial seven-meter goals.
• Paulius Čėsna (#21): Converted 3 goals, including a crucial seven-meter shot.
• Laurynas Simonavičius (#4): Effective with 3 goals from 4 shots, adding valuable points to the scoreboard.