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The European drought finally ended for the dragons, who celebrated after extra time
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The European drought finally ended for the dragons, who celebrated after extra time

Cedevita Olimpija basketball team secured their first European cup victory after five consecutive losses by defeating Italy’s Tortona 73:71 in overtime at the Stožice arena. This win keeps the team alive in the race for a top-four finish in their group, which qualifies teams for the playoffs, though they still need two more wins with eight regular-season rounds remaining. The match was decided in the final seconds after Cedevita held a five-point lead late in regulation but allowed opponents to hit three-pointers and miss a free throw, forcing overtime. During the extra period, referee Anne Panther issued multiple personal fouls and ejected coach Zvezdan Mitrović, yet the home team maintained composure to close out the game. Anthony Cowan scored the winning points via free throws just four seconds before the final buzzer, while Rihards Lomažs led the scoring with 16 points.

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Žurnal24 logoŽurnal24IndependentCenter
Olimpija won in overtime

Cedevita Olimpija secured their first victory in the European Cup during the sixth round of Group A, defeating Tortona 73:71 after overtime. The team had led by five points with 16 seconds remaining in regulation but allowed two three-pointers and missed a free throw, forcing extra time. Referee Anne Panther issued multiple personal fouls and ejected coach Zvezdan Mitrovic during the overtime period, yet the players maintained composure to win the match. The final score was sealed by Anthony Cowan with a free throw four seconds before the end of overtime. This win keeps Cedevita's hopes alive for finishing in the top four of the group to advance to the playoffs, though they still need two more wins in the remaining eight rounds.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward factual report on a basketball game result, player statistics, and game flow without using loaded language or taking a political stance.

Delo logoDeloIndependent🔒Center
The Ljubljana basketball team finally achieved a victory in the European competition

Cedevita Olimpija secured their first victory in the European Cup this season by defeating Tortona 73:71 after overtime in the sixth round of Group A. The team had previously suffered five consecutive losses but now retains a chance to finish in the top four positions required for advancement to the playoffs. Although the home side led by five points with 16 seconds remaining in regulation, they allowed two three-pointers and missed a free throw, forcing the game into extra time. During the overtime period, referee Anne Panther issued several personal fouls against the home team and ejected coach Zvezdan Mitrovic, yet the players maintained focus to win the match. Anthony Cowan scored the winning points via free throws just under four seconds before the final buzzer, while Rihards Lomažs was the top scorer with 16 points.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a basketball match using standard sports terminology and factual game statistics without employing politically charged language or taking a stance on any political issue.

24ur (POP TV) logo24ur (POP TV)IndependentCenter
The European drought finally ended for the dragons, who celebrated after extra time

Cedevita Olimpija basketball team secured their first European cup victory after five consecutive losses by defeating Italy’s Tortona 73:71 in overtime at the Stožice arena. This win keeps the team alive in the race for a top-four finish in their group, which qualifies teams for the playoffs, though they still need two more wins with eight regular-season rounds remaining. The match was decided in the final seconds after Cedevita held a five-point lead late in regulation but allowed opponents to hit three-pointers and miss a free throw, forcing overtime. During the extra period, referee Anne Panther issued multiple personal fouls and ejected coach Zvezdan Mitrović, yet the home team maintained composure to close out the game. Anthony Cowan scored the winning points via free throws just four seconds before the final buzzer, while Rihards Lomažs led the scoring with 16 points.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward recap of a basketball match result, player statistics, and game flow without using loaded language or taking a political stance.

STA – Slovenska tiskovna agencija logoSTA – Slovenska tiskovna agencijaState / PublicCenter
Cedevita Olimpija achieved their first victory in the European Cup

Cedevita Olimpija basketball team secured their first victory in the European cup during the sixth round of Group A. They defeated Tortona with a final score of 73:71 after the game went into overtime. The quarter scores were 16:20, 27:36, 44:50, and 65:65 before the decisive extra period.

Bias read (Center): The article reports purely factual sports results with neutral language and no political framing.

Siol.net logoSiol.netState / PublicCenter
After a thrilling and dramatic finish in Stožice, Cedevita Olimpija finally achieved their first European victory!

Cedevita Olimpija secured their first European victory of the season by defeating Italian side Bertram Derthono Tortona 73:71 after overtime in the sixth round of the EuroCup. Despite leading by five points with 16 seconds remaining in regulation, the home team allowed two three-pointers and a missed free throw to force a tie at 65:65. The match featured controversial officiating during the overtime period, where referee Anne Panther issued multiple personal fouls against the home team and ejected coach Zvezdan Mitrovic. Anthony Cowan hit the winning free throws four seconds before the end of the extra time, while Rihards Lomažs was the top scorer with 16 points. This win keeps the team's hopes alive for qualifying for the EuroCup Final Four, though they remain two wins behind the top four teams with eight rounds still to play.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a basketball game using standard sports terminology and factual descriptions of the score and player performance, typical of neutral sports journalism.

Dnevnik logoDnevnikIndependent🔒Center
Cedevita Olimpija ended their losing streak

Cedevita Olimpija secured their first victory in the European Cup during the sixth round by defeating Tortona 73:71 after overtime in a match held at the Stozice arena. The team overcame a nine-point deficit at halftime and a late-game collapse where they allowed two three-pointers to force extra time. Coach Zvezdan Mitrovic was ejected from the game due to technical fouls resulting from his frustration with referee decisions. Key contributors included Rihards Lomažs with 16 points, while Matthew Hurt played a crucial role in the final moments despite missing a free throw earlier. The win ended a losing streak for the Ljubljana-based club, marking a significant morale boost despite inconsistent offensive performance throughout the regulation period.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward recap of a basketball game with balanced descriptions of both teams' performances and no political framing.

RTV Slovenija (MMC) logoRTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenter
The Dragons secured their first European victory of the season after a dramatic overtime period

Cedevita Olimpija secured their first victory of the European season by defeating Italian side Derthona Tortona 73:71 after overtime in the EuroCup Group A match held in Ljubljana. The home team overcame a significant deficit during the game, which ended in a dramatic finish where both teams tied at 65 points before entering extra time. The overtime period was marked by controversial referee decisions that led to the ejection of Cedevita coach Zvezdan Mitrovic. Rihards Lomažs was the top scorer for the winners with 16 points, while Noah Kirkwood and Jayce Johnson contributed 12 points each. This win keeps Cedevita within two victories of qualifying for the playoffs, with eight rounds remaining in the group stage.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a standard sports report focusing on game statistics, play-by-play action, and player performance without using politically charged language or taking a stance on any political issue.

Žurnal24 logoŽurnal24IndependentCenter
Cedevita Olimpija ended their losing streak

Basketball team Cedevita Olimpija defeated FMP 96:87 in the sixth round of the ABA League, ending a three-game losing streak across all competitions. This victory marked their third win this season, achieved despite playing the first eleven games with a limited roster due to injuries and illness. Key players included Jordan Gainey with 17 points, while Anthony Cowan and Matthew Hurt contributed 14 points each. The team set a club record for points scored in a single game during the season. Upcoming fixtures include hosting Italian side Tortona in European competition next week and traveling to Chacak to face Borac.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward factual report on a basketball match result, player statistics, and league standings without any political framing or commentary.

Delo logoDeloIndependent🔒Center
The Ljubljana basketball team overcame the obstacle posed by the team from Belgrade

Cedevita Olimpija basketball players defeated Belgrade-based FMP 96:87 in the sixth round of the ABA League. Following a recent narrow European loss against Aris, the Ljubljana team secured their third victory in the regional competition. Coach Zvezdan Mitrovic returned to the sidelines after a period of illness. Cedevita established a significant lead early in the game, extending their advantage to 14 points by halftime. Although FMP mounted a comeback attempt in the third quarter, narrowing the gap to two points, Cedevita reasserted control before the final quarter. The home team maintained a comfortable margin throughout the closing minutes to confirm the win.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward, fact-based recap of a basketball match result and score progression without using loaded language or expressing political opinions.

RTV Slovenija (MMC) logoRTV Slovenija (MMC)State / PublicCenter
Cedevita Olimpija broke their losing streak: "An extremely important victory."

Basketball team Cedevita Olimpija ended a three-game losing streak across all competitions by defeating Belgrade's FMP 96:87 in the sixth round of the ABA League. The match took place in Ljubljana, where the home side led for the majority of the game despite a brief comeback attempt by the visitors in the third quarter. Key performers for Cedevita included Jordan Gainey, who scored 17 points, while Anthony Cowan and Matthew Hurt contributed significantly to the offensive effort. Coach Zvezdan Mitrovic described the victory as extremely important for the team's morale after recent setbacks, noting that the squad approached the game with the correct defensive intensity. The result secures Cedevita's third win in the regional league this season.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a standard sports report focusing on game statistics, player performance, and a direct quote from the coach regarding the tactical approach, devoid of political framing or biased language.

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