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History! Tallinn University reaches semifinals for the first time

20.03.2015
Rachel Jones and Kerttu Jallai. Photo: Māris Greidāns

Four players – Kerttu Jallai, Laura Audere, Rachel Jones and Oksana Miil – scored in double figures for the Tallinn University`s historic win over Latvijas Universitāte, 82-67, on Friday, March 20.

 

All time series: 7-0 (this season 2-0)

 

Stat of the game: Tallinn University outrebounded Latvijas Universitāte (46-33, offensive rebounds 18-7).

 

Stars of the game: Kerttu Jallai paced the winners with 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting from the field. She added eight rebounds and five assists for a efficiency rating of 36. Laura Audere scored 17 points, including five long balls.

 

Rachel Jones had 13 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Oksana Miil added 12 points.

 

Vineta Bīriņa scored 24 points and grabbed five rebounds. Eva Pavlovska had a season high 12 assists and 15 points. 

 

Coming next: Tallinn University (#4) will face TTT Riga (#1) in the semifinals on Saturday, March 21.

 

Friday, March 20

1182 Tallinn – RSU/Merks 73-67

Tallinn University – Latvijas Universitāte 82-67

 

Saturday, March 21

15:45 SK Cēsis – 1182 Tallinn http://www.wbbl.eu/en/live-tv?live_id=52

18:00 TTT Rīga – Tallinn University http://www.wbbl.eu/en/live-tv?live_id=53

 

Sunday, March 22

15:45 Bronze match http://www.wbbl.eu/en/live-tv?live_id=54

18:00 Final http://www.wbbl.eu/en/live-tv?live_id=55