Tikvesh 72:70 over Pelister in Kavadarci; TFT 88:86 at Kozhuf after OT
In round 7 on 14.11.2026 Tikvesh and TFT secured narrow wins — Tikvesh at home over Pelister and TFT in overtime at Kozhuf.
On 14.11.2026, in round 7 of the elite basketball league, two dramatic fixtures produced narrow finishes: Tikvesh edged Pelister 72:70 in Kavadarci, while TFT defeated Kozhuf 88:86 in Gevgelija after one overtime.
In Kavadarci the visitors from Bitola opened stronger and led by four points after the first period, but Tikvesh fought back over the middle stages of the game. The home side sealed the victory in the final moments with decisive play down the stretch. This was Tikvesh's fourth win, while Pelister suffered their fifth defeat.
Top scorers in the Kavadarci game for the home team were Suks with 21 and Smit with 19 points; for the visitors Kochovic and Wilson recorded 16 points each.
Gevgelija: overtime thriller
The game in Gevgelija between Kozhuf and TFT was evenly contested throughout, with neither side managing to create a significant gap. Kozhuf secured free throws in the dying seconds of regulation to force overtime, but TFT handled the extra period better and emerged with an 88:86 victory. Kozhuf had a final chance from three that failed to fall.
TFT celebrated their fourth win of the season, while Kozhuf suffered their fourth loss. Sila led the winners with 25 points, and Simic and Armstrong were the top scorers for the hosts with 20 points apiece.
Photo: press material from the event
