Montenegro secured a hard-fought 80-75 road win over Romania in a FIBA World Cup European Qualifier on December 1, 2025. The match result was a testament to Montenegro's experience, as they withstood a spirited Romanian challenge to close out the game in the final minutes. Romania, playing at home, kept the score tight throughout, even holding a narrow lead midway through the third quarter. Montenegro's size and physicality inside eventually proved decisive, as they controlled the paint on both ends of the floor down the stretch. A crucial and-one play with under two minutes to go extended Montenegro's lead to six points, a margin Romania could not overcome. The focus point was the battle in the frontcourt, where Montenegro's veteran center recorded a double-double. The victory was important for Montenegro's group standing, keeping them in contention, while Romania was left to rue missed opportunities in a winnable home game.