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University of Latvia opens 2014 with a bang

15.01.2014
University of Latvia players celebrate. Photo: Mārtiņš Sīlis

Nordea Basketball league action restarted on Tuesday, January 14. University of Latvia (1-0) stunned “TTT juniores” (0-1) on the road, grabbing first win in 2014. Final result – 82:46 (26:12, 19:16, 20:9, 17:9).

 

 

Turning point came early in the game. University of Latvia used smart defense, forced some turnovers and scored open shots in a 16-2 run that gave the guests a 19-8 edge. Rudolfs Rozitis and Ilze Ose-Hlebovicka team never looked back, winning all four quarters.

 

University of Latvia players outrebounded their younger opponents, 49-33, and showed remarkable shooting percentages – 55,8% on two point (24 out of 43 field goals made) and 36,4% on three point shooting (8/22). “TTT juniores” excelled at the free throw line, connecting 14 of 16 attempts.

 

Stat of the game: University of Latvia scored 82 points, or 31 point more than in their previous encounter against “TTT juniores”

 

Star of the game: Eva Pavlovska (University of Latvia) flirted with the triple-double. She paced the winners with 12 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds.

 

Next games: Kolibri Pepsi vs University of Latvia (January 16), TTT juniores vs Tartu University (January 20).