Telekom Srbija survives late rally to beat Ascalab-Webelinx Games 68-64

In a tense encounter in the Corporate Kup 2026 on 8 March, Telekom Srbija held on for a 68-64 victory over Ascalab-Webelinx Games at OŠ "Ivo Andrić" Niš. The game unfolded as a study in momentum swings: an early cushion, a furious third-quarter response, and a fourth-quarter finish decided in the final minute.

Telekom Srbija built a healthy advantage in the first half, posting 17-11 and 17-12 quarter totals to lead 34-23 at the break. Ascalab-Webelinx Games answered in the third, outscoring their opponents 24-16 to cut the deficit to 50-47 and set up a dramatic final period.

The fourth quarter delivered the expected fireworks. Ascalab-Webelinx Games briefly seized the initiative — Ristovski Nikola splashed a 3-pointer to flip the margin, and later Arsić Aleksandar buried another triple to push his side in front 64-61 with 4:13 left. Telekom Srbija chipped away: Trajković Stefan knocked down two free throws to trail 63-64, then Kovačević Mihajlo tied the game at 64 with a late free throw at 1:32. With under a minute on the clock, Kikić Vojin converted a driving two to put Telekom Srbija up 66-64 (00:59). Two free throws from Kovačević Mihajlo at 0:06 sealed the four-point margin and the win.

Individual performances shaped the script. Trajković Stefan was named player of the game after a 21-point outing on 7-of-10 shooting (5-of-8 from beyond the arc), adding four rebounds and two assists. His outside accuracy at crucial moments kept Telekom Srbija’s offense ticking.

Ascalab-Webelinx Games lived and died by the three in large stretches. Arsić Aleksandar finished with a team-high 22 points on seven triples (7-of-19 from deep) and eight rebounds, a high-volume effort that repeatedly threatened to swing the game. For Telekom Srbija, Kikić Vojin chipped in 19 points (8-of-15 FG), four rebounds and four assists, while Kovačević Mihajlo supplied 14 points, including late free throws that proved decisive.

Defensively, Telekom Srbija's early control came from limiting easy looks and converting timely stops. Ascalab-Webelinx Games' third-quarter surge exposed some second-half lapses, but their late barrage showed the potency of their perimeter offense. Ultimately the deciding factors were free-throw composure and a couple of clutch two-point plays in the closing minute.

The result keeps Telekom Srbija moving forward in the Corporate Kup 2026, while Ascalab-Webelinx Games can take encouragement from a resilient comeback and the deep shooting that nearly erased a double-digit halftime deficit. Both teams will likely look to tighten defensive rotations and manage turnovers as the tournament progresses.

Trajković Stefan — 21 points, 7/10 FG (5/8 3PT), 4 rebounds, 2 assists
Arsić Aleksandar — 22 points, 7/21 FG (7/19 3PT), 8 rebounds
Kikić Vojin — 19 points, 8/15 FG, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Kovačević Mihajlo — 14 points, 3/9 FG (3/8 3PT), 5/6 FT

Corporate Kup 2026 — Round 2 | OŠ "Ivo Andrić" Niš | 2026-03-08 16:15

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