xSy pull away to beat Novium/Tremium 63–52 in Corporate Kup 2026

In a decisive League clash of the Corporate Kup 2026 on 2026-03-08 at OŠ "Ivo Andrić" Niš, xSy prevailed over Novium/Tremium 63–52. The contest unfolded as a back-and-forth affair early on before the winners put pressure on both ends and stretched the margin in the final quarter.

Novium/Tremium opened the game with a 10–9 first-period edge, but xSy answered with a stronger second period, outscoring their opponents 17–13 to lead 26–23 at halftime. The third quarter stayed tight, though xSy again edged the period 20–19 to take a 46–42 advantage into the fourth. A 17–10 final stanza sealed the outcome and left the scoreboard at 63–52.

The player of the game was Nikolić Nino, who finished with 18 points on 6-of-17 shooting (3-of-11 from long range), added 5 rebounds and 4 assists and posted an efficiency of 13. He carried much of the scoring load in the middle quarters, delivering a sequence of buckets — including timely threes — that swung momentum in xSy’s favor.

Support came from several teammates: Petrović Petar contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds, showing a reliable inside touch, while Petrovic Pavle added 13 points but also logged seven turnovers in a game of high involvement. Stanković Vukašin chipped in with 11 points and 9 rebounds and hit a key triple in the fourth that helped extend the margin.

For Novium/Tremium, Filipović Jovan was the statistical standout with 14 points and 14 rebounds, repeatedly battling on the glass and keeping his team within striking distance in the second half. Jovanović Miloš facilitated with seven assists, and Dimić Dušan provided a physical presence (11 rebounds, 5 assists) despite a modest five points on the night. Gospavić Petar finished with 12 points and kept producing timely buckets throughout.

Tactically the game was decided by balance: xSy combined timely perimeter success and interior production with enough defensive stops in the final quarter to pull away, while Novium/Tremium’s late offensive push — led by Filipović Jovan and Gospavić Petar — fell short against the sustained scoring bursts from Nikolić Nino and company.

The result sends xSy through in this phase of the Corporate Kup, while Novium/Tremium will rue the turnovers and missed chances that prevented a comeback in the closing minutes.

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