Ana Baletic, who plays for the Bosnia and Herzegovina outfit Zeljeznicar, had a season-high 23 points and nine rebounds.

With 2:57 remaining, the visitors from Serbia led 67-60.

Baletic had a pair of free throws and a basket as her team enjoyed a strong finish.

The 24-year-old forward made all 12 of his her shots from the free-throw line.

Hemofarm center Dara Kovacevic had 10 points and finished a rebound shy of a double-double.

The second leg will be played on January 14 in Vrsac, Serbia.