Vega IT hold off Leoni in defensive battle, 51–45

In a low-scoring, physical contest in the CLN 3 season, Vega IT edged Leoni 51–45 on December 14, 2025. The game unfolded as a tense, tactical battle in which defensive stops and second-chance points ultimately decided the outcome.

The teams traded blows through the first half, with Vega IT holding a narrow 25–20 advantage at halftime after a 12–11 first quarter and a 13–9 second. The third quarter belonged to Vega IT, who put together a decisive 15–8 period to build a 40–28 cushion going into the final stanza. Leoni mounted a spirited comeback in the fourth, outscoring their opponents 17–11, but could not complete the recovery.

Player of the game honors went to Milic Aleksa, who imposed himself on the glass and in the paint. Milic Aleksa finished with 16 points, a game-high 13 rebounds (including eight offensive boards), two blocks and an efficiency rating of 32. His physical presence fueled many of Vega IT’s second-chance opportunities and helped blunt Leoni’s late surge. A free throw by Milic Aleksa with 12 seconds left put the margin out of reach.

On the wings and perimeter, Vega IT got important support from Petrović Slavko (7 points, 10 rebounds) and Šarović Danilo (5 points, timely free throws and a couple of drives), while Janković Dragan supplied a couple of efficient baskets down the stretch to stabilize the lead.

Leoni’s attack was paced by Asanović Zoran, who finished with 16 points, 7 rebounds and several late three-pointers that fueled the fourth-quarter rally. Aleksić Novica also made impact plays, including a late triple that trimmed the deficit to three. Despite those efforts, Leoni struggled to convert enough possessions into points against a Vega IT defense that forced turnovers and contested shots.

Key moments: Vega IT stretched the game open in the third quarter with a series of inside scores and offensive rebounds, turning a five-point halftime edge into a comfortable lead. Leoni’s late push included multiple triples and consecutive free throws, but Vega IT answered with timely two-point buckets and free throws to close the game.

Final statlines underline the story: a physical, defensive contest decided by rebounding and efficient interior play. Vega IT’s ability to control the boards — led by Milic Aleksa — proved the difference, while Leoni’s perimeter scoring came too late to alter the result.

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