Nibak Women produced a strong road performance in the Serbian Women’s Ženska košarkaška liga, defeating Duga Women 83-70 on 25 October 2026. Nibak’s full-court pressure and balanced scoring helped them build a halftime lead and hold off Duga’s second-half rally.

Match overview

Nibak led 22-18 after the first quarter and 45-35 at halftime. The visitors closed the second period with a 13-2 run that turned a close game into a double-digit advantage. Duga responded early in the third with an 8-0 burst to cut the deficit to 45-43, but Nibak quickly reasserted control and carried a 66-54 lead into the fourth.

Duga made one final push, trimming the gap to 69-64 with four minutes remaining. Nibak answered with an 8-0 run, sealed by consecutive defensive stops and two fast-break layups, to end any hopes of a comeback.

Key moments

• Nibak’s 13-2 run late in the second quarter created a 45-35 halftime cushion.
• Duga opened the third with an 8-0 run to make it 45-43, but Nibak responded with a 12-4 burst.
• With four minutes left, Nibak closed the game on an 8-0 run after Duga had cut the lead to five.

Tactical story

Nibak’s defensive pressure was the defining feature of the game. They forced 22 turnovers, many of them in the backcourt, and converted those mistakes into transition points. Offensively, Nibak moved the ball well against Duga’s half-court defense and shot 9-of-24 from three-point range. Duga won the rebounding battle and scored efficiently inside, but their turnover problems prevented them from building sustained momentum.

Standout performers

Jelena Markovic led Nibak with 22 points and six assists, controlling the pace throughout. Ana Petrovic added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Dragana Ilic contributed 13 points. For Duga Women, Milica Jovanovic scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds, but the hosts lacked enough secondary production against Nibak’s pressure.

Season impact

The win strengthens Nibak Women’s position in the Serbian Women’s Ženska košarkaška liga and gives them a valuable road result against a direct competitor. Duga Women remain dangerous at home when their half-court offense flows, but they must reduce turnovers to compete with the league’s top pressure teams. Nibak’s balance and defensive intensity make them a side capable of climbing the standings as the season develops.