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Top ranked Rapla (1-3) recorded its third loss at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by first ranked Tartu U. (1-3) 73-55. Tartu U. held Rapla to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.9 percent accuracy of the winners. Tartu U. forced 22 Rapla turnovers and outrebounded them 66-36 including a 28-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Latvian Anastassia Froljonok (185-2007) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. ex-international swingman Anna Tamberg (180-2004) chipped in 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Tartu U.'s coach Esko Tonisson used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Eva Lindal (-2011) produced 20 points for lost side. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Despite that victory Tartu U. went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with defeated Rapla. It was Rapla's third loss in a row. Tartu U. is looking forward to face league's leader Team Rae at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rapla will play against the league's leader Parnu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game was played in Tallinn. First ranked TSA Tallinn faced their biggest opponent Parnu. Host TSA Tallinn (3-1) smashed guests from Parnu (2-2) 97-41. It was a key game for the top position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of Julia Avramenko (-2009) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals. Lada Lesina contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. TSA Tallinn's coach Sergio Cubeiro felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. Helerin Kass (184-2002) replied with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for Parnu. TSA Tallinn have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with 3-1 record which they share with defeated Parnu. Parnu at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost. TSA Tallinn will play against league's second-placed Keila on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Parnu will play against Rapla and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Rapla - Tartu U. 55-73: Top ranked
Rapla (1-3) recorded its third loss at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by first ranked
Tartu U. (1-3)
73-55.
Tartu U. held Rapla to an opponent 24.6 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.9 percent accuracy of the winners.
Tartu U. forced 22
Rapla turnovers and outrebounded them
66-36 including a
28-12 advantage in offensive rebounds. Latvian
Anastassia Froljonok (185-2007) fired a double-double by scoring 21 points and 12 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) for the winners. ex-international swingman
Anna Tamberg (180-2004) chipped in a triple-double by scoring 12 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Tartu U.'s coach
Esko Tonisson used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games.
Eva Lindal (-2011) produced 20 points and point guard
Liseth Vain (172-2007) added 10 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. It was the only win of guest team this round and in all other games host teams recorded victories. Despite that victory
Tartu U. went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with defeated Rapla. It was
Rapla's third loss in a row.
Tartu U. is looking forward to face league's leader Team Rae at home in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Rapla will play against the league's leader Parnu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:Tartu U.: A.Froljonok 21+12reb+1ast, A.Tamberg 12+10reb+10ast, S.Melinda 10+13reb+3ast, E.Liira 9+14reb, M.Mikiver 6+1reb+1ast, E.Jarv 6+5reb+1ast
Rapla: L.Eva 20+3reb, V.Liseth 10+6reb, T.Lisann 8+4reb+3ast, N.Reili 7+4reb+2ast, J.Mariette 5+6reb+1ast, T.Triinu-Liisu 3+5reb+1ast
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TSA Tallinn - Parnu 97-41: An exciting game was played in Tallinn. First ranked
TSA Tallinn faced their biggest opponent
Parnu. Host
TSA Tallinn (3-1) smashed guests from Parnu (2-2)
97-41. It was a key game for the top position in the league.
TSA Tallinn dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to
Parnu's 26.
TSA Tallinn forced 29
Parnu turnovers and outrebounded them
51-28 including a
17-4 advantage in offensive rebounds.
TSA Tallinn players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 10 passes made by
Parnu's players. Worth to mention a great performance of
Julia Avramenko (-2009) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 11 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 5 steals. Forward
Lada Lesina (181-2008) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four
TSA Tallinn players scored in double figures. TSA Tallinn's coach
Sergio Cubeiro felt very confident using entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest.
Helerin Kass (184-2002) replied with 10 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and guard
Hiie Vent (168-2004) added 11 points in the effort for Parnu.
TSA Tallinn have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains first position with
3-1 record which they share with defeated
Parnu.
Parnu at the other side still keeps top place with two games lost.
TSA Tallinn will play against league's second-placed Keila on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Parnu will play against Rapla and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:TSA Tallinn: L.Lada 16+6reb+2ast, M.Grunmann 15+5reb+3ast, A.Lepp 15+3reb+3ast, J.Avramenko 11+6reb+11ast, S.Teorein 10+4reb, E.Meier 8+1reb
Parnu: V.Hiie 11+2reb+3ast, K.Helerin 10+7reb+6ast, J.Anelle 8+2reb, G.Tammsalu 5+6reb, V.Eleriin 3+6reb, L.Laura 2
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