Lider Prevails After Explosive Fourth Quarter to Beat EcoNet Varaždin, 67–48

In a game that swung decisively in the final frame, Košarkaški klub Lider delivered a statement performance to down EcoNet Varaždin 67–48 at VI. OŠ Varaždin. The contest unfolded as a tight, physical battle for three quarters before Lider uncorked a 26–9 fourth-quarter spurt that put the result beyond doubt.

EcoNet Varaždin opened strongly, led early by a series of timely baskets from Božović Pavla and repeated second-chance and inside work from Lukić Ivona. Varaždin carried a 31–25 advantage into the second half thanks largely to the efficiency of Lukić Ivona, who finished with a team-high 20 points and pulled down eight rebounds.

But Lider methodically closed the gap in the third quarter, and momentum shifted fully in the fourth. It was a balanced attacking effort from Lider: Drinić Tamara paced the rally with 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting (including a 3-pointer) and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line, while Radivojac Anastasija, Vranić Nikolina and Čolić Lana supplied timely buckets and boards to sustain the run.

The fourth quarter told the story. Facing a six-point deficit after three, Lider dominated both ends of the floor, stringing together mid-range finishes, offensive rebounds and pressure that disrupted Varaždin’s rhythm. A pair of free throws from Drinić Tamara, a long-range strike from Radivojac Anastasija, and consecutive drives by Vranić Nikolina exploded the scoreboard and flipped the contest into Lider’s favor.

For EcoNet Varaždin, scoring dried up at the worst time. Outside of Lukić Ivona and a couple of late free throws, the offense struggled to find clean looks against Lider’s late defensive adjustments. Božović Pavla added 10 points for Varaždin, but the team could not match Lider’s depth and height on the glass in the decisive period.

On the stat sheet, Lider’s balance was evident: Vranić Nikolina finished with 10 points and seven rebounds, Radivojac Anastasija chipped in eight points and an impressive eight rebounds, and Čolić Lana provided 11 points and seven boards. Those collective contributions, plus high-percentage finishing from Drinić Tamara, were the difference.

Ultimately this was a classic example of a team seizing control late — Lider’s intensity and execution down the stretch erased an early deficit and turned the game into a comfortable victory. EcoNet Varaždin showed heart and moments of quality, but will be left to rue the fourth quarter where the game slipped away.

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