Košarkaški klub Lider 64 - 58 EcoNet Varaždin: Lider hold off late surge to win tight LWB Senior clash

In a contest that oscillated between controlled dominance and a late, furious comeback, Košarkaški klub Lider edged EcoNet Varaždin 64–58 in Round 4 of the LWB Senior season on 10 January 2026 at Športna dvorana Polaj Trbovlje. The game unfolded as a tale of two halves: an early, methodical build for one side and a fourth-quarter punch that came up just short for the other.

The match opened with quick scoring and an early advantage that grew into a comfortable margin. Lider closed the first quarter ahead 22–11 and extended that cushion through the second to lead 43–27 at the half. Efficient ball movement and a mix of interior and perimeter scoring fuelled that advantage.

Jovičić Emilia — named Player of the Game — was at the center of Lider’s balanced attack. She finished with 13 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, converting 7 of 9 free throws and helping preserve the team’s composure during Varaždin’s late push. Her 3/9 field-goal line belied an outsized influence on the final outcome through playmaking and clutch free-throw shooting.

Supporting contributions came from several teammates. Drinić Tamara added 11 points and 6 rebounds and hit a timely 3-pointer in the second quarter that helped sustain Lider’s momentum. Grubešić Nikolina chipped in 10 points, including multiple triples that widened the gap in the first half, while Vranić Nikolina produced 7 points and nailed a corner triple late in the opening quarter to punctuate the early run.

EcoNet Varaždin never relented. Lukić Ivona led the response with a game-high 18 points and 5 rebounds, attacking the paint with consistency and converting a string of free throws down the stretch that nearly completed the comeback. Vidić Lara added a solid all-around game with 10 points and 7 rebounds, and Barušić Mateja provided energy in the fourth with timely baskets as Varaždin outscored their opponents 20–9 in the final period.

The decisive moments came in the final two minutes. Jovičić Emilia sank a two-pointer at 1:23 to push the margin back to eight points, a necessary cushion before Lukić Ivona cut it to 64–58 with a late two at 00:18. Despite the late flurry from Varaždin, earlier deficits proved too large to erase.

Statistically the game reflected the storyline: Lider’s balanced scoring and key free throws contrasted with Varaždin’s late-volume attack. The period scores read 22–11, 21–16, 12–11 and 9–20, a clear snapshot of how the contest shifted from control to comeback attempt.

Košarkaški klub Lider claimed the win and tightened their hold in the league standings, while EcoNet Varaždin showed resilience and signs of late-game promise that could bode well as the season progresses.

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