Novium/Tremium Hold Off Wersirius United in Tense 52-46 Victory

In a low-scoring, physical encounter in the CLN 3, Novium/Tremium edged Wersirius United 52-46 on 23 November 2025. The game was defined by stout defense and a decisive performance from Filipović Jovan, whose presence on both ends turned a close contest into a controlled finish for the winners.

The visitors opened the game quickly and led 12-5 after the first period, but Wersirius answered in the second quarter to knot the score at 19 apiece by halftime. The third quarter saw several momentum swings—Wersirius briefly grabbed the lead on contributions from Vladimir Drndarević and Petrović Andrija, yet Filipović Jovan repeatedly responded with timely baskets and free throws to keep Novium/Tremium in front. In the fourth quarter Novium/Tremium rebuilt a buffer and closed the game out with late two-point buckets from Filipović Jovan, including the final blow with 22 seconds remaining.

Filipović Jovan finished as the game's standout with 24 points and a game-high 17 rebounds, an imposing double-double that came with an efficiency rating of 25. Notably, he drew nine fouls over the night; his nine free throw attempts brought only one make, a puzzling wrinkle in an otherwise dominant box score. Support came from Petar Gospavić (8 points, 8 rebounds) and playmaking from Miloš Jovanović (4 points, 6 assists), who helped control tempo and feed the interior.

For Wersirius United, the scoring was more distributed. Petrović Filip tossed in 13 points, hitting several key threes that kept his team within striking distance, while Vladimir Drndarević added 13 points and converted five of eight free throws. Petrović Andrija provided important late scoring with 12 points, including multiple attempts from behind the arc, but it was not enough to overcome Novium/Tremium's clutch endgame play.

The final 52-46 scoreline reflected a contest where defense and half-court execution mattered most. Novium/Tremium managed to manufacture critical possessions down the stretch and convert when it counted; Wersirius kept testing them but fell short in the closing minutes.

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