Codeus/Nistruct impose defensive clamp to beat TraceOne 56-34 in CLN 3
At OŠ "Ivo Andrić" Niš on 21 February 2026, Codeus/Nistruct produced a disciplined, defense-first performance to secure a 56-34 victory over TraceOne in Round 10 of the CLN 3 season. The final score tells the story: a steady build through the first three periods and an authoritative fourth-quarter finish that put the result beyond doubt.
The game unfolded in four clear chapters: a competitive opening (14-11), a second quarter that allowed Codeus/Nistruct to stretch the margin (11-5) and take a 25-16 lead into the break, a third quarter that maintained control (14-11), and a decisive fourth in which the winners outscored their opponents 17-7 to seal the 22-point win.
The standout was Stefanović Borislav, named player of the game after a virtually flawless two-way outing: 26 points on 10-of-17 shooting, 13 rebounds (including seven offensive boards), 2 assists and 2 steals, with zero turnovers and a game efficiency of 37. He repeatedly punished interior mismatches, finished through contact and capitalized at the line to keep the scoreboard moving whenever TraceOne looked to rally.
Supporting performances complemented that star turn. Novićević Miloš turned in a hard-nosed double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds, five offensive boards) and drew fouls at pivotal moments. Todorović Nikola was another force on the glass with 11 rebounds to go with his 8 points, while Majstorović Todor and Majstorović Vojislav helped control the paint and provide valuable minutes off the floor. Late in the fourth, Stanković Marko added free throws that helped close out the scoring rally.
TraceOne struggled to find consistent shooting and rhythm. Kovačević Marko offered a lone bright spot with 11 points and 7 rebounds, and Kocić Lazar contributed 9 points and 9 boards and drew numerous fouls, but the team could not overcome a stifling defensive effort that limited high-quality looks. Occasional scoring bursts — including a couple of triples from Stevanović Darko and Kocić Lazar — arrived too infrequently to change the course of the contest.
Tactically, the winners earned the margin by controlling the glass, converting second-chance opportunities, and protecting the ball; the box score shows a low turnover count from key contributors and a clear rebounding advantage. TraceOne’s possessions too often ended in difficult shots or trips to the free-throw line that failed to translate into enough points.
In short, this was a team win built on interior dominance and disciplined defense, with Stefanović Borislav delivering the kind of complete performance that separates contenders from the rest. With this result, Codeus/Nistruct strengthen their position in the early part of the CLN 3 season; TraceOne will head back to the drawing board looking to regain offensive fluidity.
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