Ukraine’s men’s Higher League basketball championship was formally opened in Odesa over the November 7–8 weekend, with Chaika-VMSU representing the region. The Odesa regional administration’s Telegram channel @odesaoda reported the event on Sunday, November 8.

Deputy head of the regional administration Andrii Neuhodnikov addressed the participating teams and presented club representatives with commendations recognizing their contribution to local sport and the team’s results in the 2025/2026 season. Navy commander Vice Admiral Oleksii Neizhpapa and regional sports officials also joined the ceremony.

Chaika-VMSU faced CHEBASKET of Chernivtsi in the opening two-game series. The Odesa team won the first contest 82-59 after taking three of the four quarters, then completed the double with an 82-70 victory in the second game.