OIP Insurtech Hold On for 77-70 Win Over Fazi in Corporate Kup

In a game that swung between frenetic bursts and hard-nosed defense, OIP Insurtech edged Fazi 77-70 on March 8, 2026 in the Corporate Kup 2025/26 at OŠ "Ivo Andrić" Niš. The contest was defined by an early onslaught, a mid-game comeback, and late-game free-throw drama.

OIP Insurtech set the tone with a strong first half, outscoring Fazi 16-9 in the opening quarter and then pouring in 24 points in the second to build a 40-22 cushion by halftime. Fazi fought back in the third and fourth periods—outscoring their opponents 26-21 in the third and 22-16 in the fourth—but the early deficit proved difficult to erase.

The story of the night was Milanovic Veljko, whose performance bordered on historic for this level of competition. He finished with 36 points and an eye-popping 18 rebounds, converting 10-of-22 field goals and an almost flawless 14-of-15 from the line. His stat line was rounded out by 3 assists, 4 steals and a game efficiency mark of 52. When the pressure rose late, it was Milanovic Veljko who iced the game with free throws in the final 22 seconds to make it 77-70.

Consistent support came from Tonić Bogdan, who scored 20 points and drilled a momentum-shifting 3-pointer in the fourth that helped blunt the opposition’s rally. Mitic Vladan chipped in a physical presence on the boards with 10 rebounds and timely baskets that kept OIP ahead through the third quarter.

On the other side, Fazi’s comeback was spearheaded by Nešić Vuk, who produced a phenomenal offensive night: 37 points on 15-of-40 shooting and 12 rebounds, repeatedly answering OIP runs and forcing critical possessions late. Pejić Milorad provided secondary punch with 15 points, and Starc Damir supplied efficient scoring in bursts that kept the visitors in striking distance.

Tactically, OIP Insurtech earned the victory by building a sizable halftime lead through high-percentage shots and aggressive rebounding, then trading possessions smartly when Fazi mounted its comeback. Fazi’s volume shooting and the relentless attack by Nešić Vuk produced danger in the fourth, but missed opportunities at the foul line and a few turnovers in the final minutes tilted the balance back.

Key moments included an early flurry by Milanovic Veljko that established separation in the first half, a late third-quarter push from Tonić Bogdan that reasserted control, and the closing free throws from Milanovic Veljko that sealed the outcome.

Final score: OIP Insurtech 77, Fazi 70. The box score tells a clear tale: an all-around heavyweight performance from Milanovic Veljko, supplemented by timely contributions from Tonić Bogdan and Mitic Vladan, proved decisive against a resilient showing led by Nešić Vuk.

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