Felix Zasavje hold off late rally from EcoNet Varaždin to win 56–53

In a tightly contested LWB Senior fixture on January 10, 2026 at Športna dvorana Polaj Trbovlje, Felix Zasavje eked out a 56–53 victory over EcoNet Varaždin. The match swung through momentum shifts and physical play, with decisive free throws in the final seconds settling a game that never strayed far from a single possession.

The contest was level early, but Felix Zasavje opened a gap in the third quarter, outscoring EcoNet Varaždin 15–10 to carry a seven-point cushion into the fourth. EcoNet responded with a furious late surge, outscoring their opponents 16–12 in the final period and cutting the margin to two with under a minute remaining. Ultimately, a pair of free throws in the closing moments sealed the outcome at 56–53.

Offensively, Zagorc Anaja led the winners with 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting (including 1-of-2 from three) and 5 made free throws; her all-around contribution (5 rebounds, efficiency 11) anchored Felix’s attack. Veteran guard Avbelj Maja provided crucial scoring and composure down the stretch, finishing with 13 points and the final free throw with four seconds left that clinched the win. Interior play from Kosem Špela (11 points, 5 rebounds) and relentless rebounding from Vodlan Sara (19 rebounds) were key factors in securing the margin.

For EcoNet Varaždin the offensive burden fell on Lukić Ivona and Barušić Mateja. Lukić Ivona produced a game-high 22 points on efficient shooting (9-of-16) and grabbed 9 rebounds, while Barušić Mateja added 19 points and 11 boards, including several late triples that nearly completed the comeback. Their late-period scoring spree tightened the score to 55–53 after a pair of buckets in the final minute, but the visitors were unable to complete the rally.

Turnovers and foul trouble were themes at different points for both sides, but the decisive plays came at the free-throw line. Felix Zasavje converted key attempts when it mattered, and discipline in the closing possessions preserved the lead. The box score shows a balanced effort from the victors and impressive individual numbers on the losing side — a reminder that basketball contests are often decided by small margins and execution in crunch time.

With this result, Felix Zasavje take the win in round 4 of the 2025/26 LWB Senior season, while EcoNet Varaždin can take encouragement from a second-half fightback led by their top scorers.

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