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AmEst Rapla finish campaign on a high

23.03.2014
AmEst Rapla players. Photo: Siim Solman

"AmEst Rapla" players (6-6) claimed their fourth home victory in six games, 63-54, in their final match against the Latvia U16 team (4-7) on Sunday, March 23.

 

The hosts went on a 23-7 run in the last 12 minutes of the game.

 

Kadri Kruusimägi scored five points and made two important baskets early in the fourth quarter.

 

Her three-pointer tied the game at 47-47. Kruusimägi scored another two points two minutes later, following another three pointer from Laura Marleen Reissar, 52-49.

 

Toomas Annuk`s side never looked back and secured the 10th place in the Nordea league standings. It`s an excellent result taking into account that team registered only one win in the first round (1-11).

 

All time series: 2-3 (this season 1-2).

 

Stat of the game: AmEst Rapla allowed only 18 points in the second half.

 

Star of the game: Kaia Kosk registered her 10th double-double of the season, including five double-doubles in the last five games. She had 19 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and four steals for efficiency rating of 28. Kosk scored 10 or more points in 16 consecutive games.

 

Next games: Latvia U16 vs Vega 1/Liepāja (March 24).